SEOUL, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal products are poised to gain a stronger foothold in South Korea’s fast-growing convenience and premium food sector, driven by rising demand for halal, organic and sustainably sourced goods.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Kenya, which begins today, is set to strengthen the bilateral and economic relationship between Malaysia and the African nation, including in sectors such as the digital economy and housing.
LABUAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Maldives International Financial Services Authority (MIFSA) has appointed Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli as its new chief executive officer, marking an important step in the Maldives’ efforts to develop a competitive international financial centre.
From Saraswathi Muniappan
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is ready to strengthen cooperation in the halal sector with countries in Africa, as stated in a meeting with South African Islamic leaders here.
SHAH ALAM, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Selangor today honoured domestic and foreign investors, along with its key stakeholders, for their contribution to the state's robust economic performance through the Selangor Investors Appreciation Awards (SIAA) 2023-2024.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Ethiopia’s fully liberalised financial industry presents a promising opening for Malaysian banks, particularly in Islamic finance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the vast potential of linking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the ASEAN market during his meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, at his headquarters in Addis Ababa.
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Koperasi Kakitangan Bank Rakyat Bhd (Sekatarakyat) has entered into a collaboration with Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd through the issuance of RM2 billion worth of Wakalah Sukuk, marking the cooperative's inaugural entry into the Shariah-compliant capital market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has clinched the IRBA Excellence Award for Islamic Retail Banking in Malaysia 2025 and the Best Islamic Retail Bank for Social Finance Initiatives in Malaysia 2025 at the Islamic Retail Banking Award (IRBA) 2025 held in Karachi, Pakistan.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who is from Djibouti, today.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Nov 19 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on businesses in both Malaysia and Ethiopia to not waste time anymore but to beef up bilateral trade and investment ties in view of the disruptions and challenges in the international arena.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aspires to be the global benchmark for regulation, innovation and Islamic environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as a centre of excellence for Islamic fintech (financial technology) and climate-oriented sukuk by 2040, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
