Malaysia Eyes Starring Role in Islamic Finance
Southeast Asia is enjoying rapid economic development, while many Muslims have become prosperous in the region. But the Quran forbids charging …
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18th Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair To Be Held In August
Malaysia’s longest-running food and beverage industry event marks its 18th year
MIB 2017, which will be held from 9-11 August at Putra World Trade …
Tokachiseika, Japan Strikes OEM Deal to Produce Halal Dumplings In Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese traditional confectionery company, Tokachiseika Co Ltd today inked an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Dkay …
Malaysia’s Bond and Sukuk Market Plays Major Role in Supporting Economic Growth, says Johari –
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The Malaysian bond and sukuk market continues to play a major role in supporting economic growth through the financing of …
Malaysian Banker Lobbies For Separate Listing of Islamic Shares
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of syariah-compliant stocks on the local bourse can be increased by creating a separate listing of Islamic shares (i-shares) …
‘Tanjung Manis Halal Hub has Great Business Potential’, Says Malaysian Industry Professional
KUCHING: The Tanjung Manis Halal Hub (TMHH) has great business potential for upstream, downstream, and midstream industries.
Sharifah Mature Wan …
Malaysian Hotel Seeks to Profit from Muslim Travel Boom
HONG KONG — At the PNB Perdana Hotel, the Quran is the standard operating procedure.
Just steps away from the iconic Petronas Towers in the …
‘Venture into Halal Food Production’, Says Malaysian Minister
KUCHING: Cooperatives in Sarawak should venture into halal food production, which is still a largely untapped and growing market.
Minister of …
Malaysia Leads in Issuance of Sukuk Bonds
Kuala Lumpur:- Malaysia is leading in issuance of Sukuk bonds with a ratio of 1:1 as compared to conventional bonds. Assistant Vice Chancellor, …
No Halal Certification for ‘Beer’, ‘Ham’ or ‘Bacon’ in Malaysia
Malaysian authorities will not issue halal certification for non-alcoholic “beer” or any product using names associated with haram (forbidden) items, …
Muslim Youth Showcase Creativity at Fest In Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: Food is undoubtedly the hallmark of cultures, and different dishes and delicacies could be found under one roof at Anjung Floria here …
Call for Prayer Rooms at the Tourism Spots In Malaysian State
Beaufort: Tourism industry players in the State who have yet to receive the halal certificate from the Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) …
Modest Wear’ Booming as Asia Islamic Fashion Week Held in Malaysia
JIMMY CHOO may be Malaysia’s most famous fashion export, but he may soon be dethroned by a new wave of Muslim millennials.
This month’s Asia Islamic …
Malaysian Investment in KPK: Halal Food & Oil-Gas Projects in Pakistan
In an ambitious move to bolster economic development and foster international partnerships, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, alongside a …
Malaysia on Track to Become Global Halal Hub by 2020, Says Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Malaysia is on track to achieve global halal hub status by 2020, backed by a holistic ecosystem, said Minister of …
Islamic Fashion Show Held In Malaysia
Inspired by the ongoing modest trend around the world, the first-ever Asia Islamic Fashion Week (AIFW) was held in Malaysia from March 30 to April 2, …
Sedania, Malaysia Moves into Fintech
PETALING JAYA: Sedania Innovator Bhd’s (SIB) recent proposed acquisition of Sedalia As-Salam Capital (SASC) for RM12mil is a leap into the fintech …
Malaysia Pushing for Another Round of Bank Mergers?
Malaysia has apparently started a new round of its financial sector rationalisation plan, a source said, citing mergers and acquisition (M&A) …
Al Rajhi Malaysia To Tweak Its Growth Strategy
LAST year, in charting its future, Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corp (M) Bhd (Al Rajhi Malaysia) decided that growth over the next three years to …
Japan Expands Muslim-Friendly Tourism for Indonesian and Malaysian Travelers
In recent years, Japan has emerged as a surprising yet increasingly popular destination for Muslim travelers, particularly …
MUFG Sets Up RM 20Bln Islamic Auto Loan Securitisation Program In Malaysia
TOKYO: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the largest bank in the world, and a key player in Islamic Finance industry hailing from a …
Islamic Wealth Management Sector Growing Fast In Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced today that Malaysia is setting its sights on Islamic wealth management as a pivotal growth area. …
Chinese Firms Keen to Team up with Malaysian Companies to penetrate Into Global Halal Market
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Some Chinese food production companies are interested to invest in Johor’s halal-based food processing industries due to Malaysia’s …
Malaysia Names Zeti’s Deputy As New Central Bank Governor
Malaysia named central bank Deputy Governor Muhammad Ibrahim as successor to Governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz when she steps down at the end of the month …