IILM Upsizes Sukuk Programme To US$8.5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the upsizing of its sukuk programme from US$6 billion to US$8.5 billion (US$1=RM4.22). 

KWAP Unveils RM2 Bln Dana Iklim+ To Accelerate Nation’s Net Zero Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) — Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) has unveiled a climate-focused investment fund, Dana Iklim+, with a target deployment of RM2 billion to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.

Malaysia To Spearhead Regional Green Transition Through Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to take a leading role in the regional green transition by fostering stronger collaboration between government, industry, and communities to build a low-carbon and resilient future.

MIDA, Maybank Join Forces To Position Malaysia As Global Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Maybank have entered into a partnership to promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination.

Labuan IBFC, ASAS Ink Strategic Alliance To Advance Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd and the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in advancing the Islamic finance landscape.

Prudential Syariah Drives Inclusive Growth In Indonesia’s Takaful Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The takaful scene in Malaysia and Indonesia is on a steady rise, with analysts projecting the market to soar to US$5.4 billion (US$1=RM4.22) by 2033 -- a sign that demand for Shariah-compliant protection is no longer niche, but mainstream.

MISTRAS Partners Villari To Deliver Real-Time Crack Detection For Steel Structures

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MISTRAS Group, a global leader in technology-enabled industrial asset integrity and testing solutions, has partnered with Villari, a technology provider in wireless crack-detection systems for steel structures.

Takaful Industry Takes Global Stage At GIFF 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), as a supporting partner of the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2025, highlighted ASEAN’s progress and future direction in Takaful during the ASEAN Spotlight session, themed “Charting ASEAN’s Takaful Transformation - From Strength to Global Benchmark.”

TNB To Meet Data Centre Needs, Adopts AI And Talent Development

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is strengthening its grid by adopting AI-enabled solutions with a focus on talent development to meet unprecedented demand, especially with the rush of data centres in the country.

Bioeconomy Corporation, UMK To Boost Kelantan's Bio-based Talents, Entrepreneurs

BACHOK, Oct 14 (Bernama) – Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (Bioeconomy Corporation) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) to strengthen collaboration to nurture bio-based talent and entrepreneurs.

Synology Eyes Stronger Cyber Resilience With New Enterprise Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Synology Inc (Synology) is strengthening its enterprise focus with the rollout of new data protection and storage solutions as it marks its 25th anniversary, amid rising demand for digital transformation across Southeast Asia.

MATRADE Leads Malaysia's Debut At Egypt Energy 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is spearheading Malaysia’s maiden participation at Egypt Energy 2025, scheduled for Oct 14-16, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.