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Opinion: Islamic finance can support AirAsia’s restructuringAl Masraf and UAE Banks Federation set practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry StrategyUSIM students turn to MADANI foodbank as cost-of-living crisis bitesBank Islam’s sustainable finance portfolio hits RM33.4b, outpacing 2026 target by 9%Bank Islam expands sustainable finance portfolio to RM33.4 billion by June 2026KFH wins RM39.1m judgement against Emrail, Zaki in LRT3 financing disputeBNM Sees Bigger Role for Islamic Finance in Emerging IndustriesAmBank Islamic wins Malaysia’s top Islamic corporate & SME bank awardiBAF2026 strengthens academia‑industry network, shaping future of Islamic financeAI Can Help, But Humans Must Not Stop ThinkingMalaysia’s global sukuk 4.7 times oversubscribed, priced at record‑low spreadsUAE poised to bridge Islamic finance gap as global assets near $6 trillionIslamic Capital Market emerges as a trillion-dollar force in global financeglobal islamic finance market to hit $7.7 trillion by 2033, allied market research saysCIMB completes RM1.4 billion tokenised sukuk pilotMPP USIM launches Musa’adahforStudent to aid B40 undergraduatesThe Great Chase KL gains JAKIM halal certification after six-month reviewZakat collection agency MZK sets 12th initiative on wakalah-based management reformsTwo USIM students, active in SISPA and StraComm Clique, win Dean’s AwardBrunei hosts seminar to spur local sukuk marketShariah investing gains relevance as AI reshapes investment landscapeSime Darby Property NEV raises RM2.6bil Green Sukuk for data centres and logisticsSimeProp NEV in RM2.6bil DC sukuk programmeRespect trumps beer at Petaling Jaya nasi lemak eateryOpinion: Islamic finance can support AirAsia’s restructuringAl Masraf and UAE Banks Federation set practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry StrategyUSIM students turn to MADANI foodbank as cost-of-living crisis bitesBank Islam’s sustainable finance portfolio hits RM33.4b, outpacing 2026 target by 9%Bank Islam expands sustainable finance portfolio to RM33.4 billion by June 2026KFH wins RM39.1m judgement against Emrail, Zaki in LRT3 financing disputeBNM Sees Bigger Role for Islamic Finance in Emerging IndustriesAmBank Islamic wins Malaysia’s top Islamic corporate & SME bank awardiBAF2026 strengthens academia‑industry network, shaping future of Islamic financeAI Can Help, But Humans Must Not Stop ThinkingMalaysia’s global sukuk 4.7 times oversubscribed, priced at record‑low spreadsUAE poised to bridge Islamic finance gap as global assets near $6 trillionIslamic Capital Market emerges as a trillion-dollar force in global financeglobal islamic finance market to hit $7.7 trillion by 2033, allied market research saysCIMB completes RM1.4 billion tokenised sukuk pilotMPP USIM launches Musa’adahforStudent to aid B40 undergraduatesThe Great Chase KL gains JAKIM halal certification after six-month reviewZakat collection agency MZK sets 12th initiative on wakalah-based management reformsTwo USIM students, active in SISPA and StraComm Clique, win Dean’s AwardBrunei hosts seminar to spur local sukuk marketShariah investing gains relevance as AI reshapes investment landscapeSime Darby Property NEV raises RM2.6bil Green Sukuk for data centres and logisticsSimeProp NEV in RM2.6bil DC sukuk programmeRespect trumps beer at Petaling Jaya nasi lemak eatery
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Opinion: Islamic finance can support AirAsia’s restructuring
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Opinion: Islamic finance can support AirAsia’s restructuring

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  1. 4h agoOpinion: Islamic finance can support AirAsia’s restructuring
  2. 19h agoAl Masraf and UAE Banks Federation set practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy
  3. Sep 30USIM students turn to MADANI foodbank as cost-of-living crisis bites
  4. Sep 28Bank Islam’s sustainable finance portfolio hits RM33.4b, outpacing 2026 target by 9%
  5. Sep 28Bank Islam expands sustainable finance portfolio to RM33.4 billion by June 2026
  6. Sep 25KFH wins RM39.1m judgement against Emrail, Zaki in LRT3 financing dispute
  7. Sep 25BNM Sees Bigger Role for Islamic Finance in Emerging Industries
  8. Sep 23AmBank Islamic wins Malaysia’s top Islamic corporate & SME bank award

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    Al Masraf and UAE Banks Federation set practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy

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    Bank Islam’s sustainable finance portfolio hits RM33.4b, outpacing 2026 target by 9%

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    Bank Islam expands sustainable finance portfolio to RM33.4 billion by June 2026

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    KFH wins RM39.1m judgement against Emrail, Zaki in LRT3 financing dispute

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    AmBank Islamic wins Malaysia’s top Islamic corporate & SME bank award

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    iBAF2026 strengthens academia‑industry network, shaping future of Islamic finance

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    AI Can Help, But Humans Must Not Stop Thinking

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    Malaysia’s global sukuk 4.7 times oversubscribed, priced at record‑low spreads

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    UAE poised to bridge Islamic finance gap as global assets near $6 trillion

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    Islamic Capital Market emerges as a trillion-dollar force in global finance

Al Masraf and UAE Banks Federation set practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy
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Al Masraf and UAE Banks Federation set practical priorities to advance implementation of the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy

Al Masraf, in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation, concluded its inaugural conference on “The Role of Financial Institutions in Implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy ...

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USIM students turn to MADANI foodbank as cost-of-living crisis bites
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Islamic FinanceSep 30

USIM students turn to MADANI foodbank as cost-of-living crisis bites

USIM’s Foodbank Dapur Siswa MADANI Expands Aid to Ease Student Living Costs as Cost-of-Living Pressures Mount

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A social media post by a diner who politely asked staff at Village Park Restaurant in Damansara Uptown whether beer could be consumed on the premises triggered a rare national consensus on respect.

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  3. 4Islamic FinanceSime Darby Property NEV raises RM2.6bil Green Sukuk for data centres and logistics
  4. 5Islamic FinanceTwo USIM students, active in SISPA and StraComm Clique, win Dean’s Award

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AI Can Help, But Humans Must Not Stop Thinking

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) has flagged growing risks in Islamic finance from over-reliance on artificial intelligence, warning that automation could erode critical human judgment in Shariah compliance…

  • Malaysian academics warn of over-reliance on AI in education and Islamic finance, risking erosion of human creativity and ethical judgment.
  • AI is seen as a 'catalyst' for productivity but requires human oversight to maintain depth in storytelling, critical thinking, and ethical compliance (e.g., zakat campaigns).
  • Malaysia’s National AI Strategy and Digital Malaysia 2025 agenda emphasize balancing AI adoption with critical thinking and ethical frameworks.
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Bank Islam’s sustainable finance portfolio hits RM33.4b, outpacing 2026 target by 9%
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Islamic FinanceSep 28

Bank Islam’s sustainable finance portfolio hits RM33.4b, outpacing 2026 target by 9%

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s sustainable finance portfolio expanded to RM33.4 billion by June 2026—9% above its RM30.7 billion annual target—as demand surged for Shariah-compliant products that deliver both financial…

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Islamic Finance · Sep 25

BNM Sees Bigger Role for Islamic Finance in Emerging Industries

Kuala Lumpur – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said on Monday that Islamic finance will play a larger role in funding emerging, capital‑intensive industries as the country moves into its next growth phase. Governor Abdul…

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Islamic Finance · Sep 23

AmBank Islamic wins Malaysia’s top Islamic corporate & SME bank award

AmBank Islamic Berhad has been named Best Islamic Corporate & SME Bank Malaysia 2026 by the Global Banking & Finance Review, marking its third consecutive industry accolade for Shariah-compliant corporate banking in…

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Islamic Finance · Sep 23

iBAF2026 strengthens academia‑industry network, shaping future of Islamic finance

The 12th Islamic Banking, Accounting and Finance International Conference (iBAF2026) convened around 400 delegates from Morocco, Turkey, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia and featured 131 papers, according to the conference…

Bank Islam expands sustainable finance portfolio to RM33.4 billion by June 2026
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Islamic FinanceSep 28

Bank Islam expands sustainable finance portfolio to RM33.4 billion by June 2026

According to Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, its sustainable finance portfolio grew from RM31.3 billion in FY2025 to RM33.4 billion as at June 2026, exceeding its 2026 target of RM30.7 billion by 9 percent. The bank said the…

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KFH wins RM39.1m judgement against Emrail, Zaki in LRT3 financing dispute
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Islamic FinanceSep 25

KFH wins RM39.1m judgement against Emrail, Zaki in LRT3 financing dispute

Islamic bank Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Bhd (KFH) has won a RM39.09 million judgement against railway contractor Emrail Sdn Bhd, former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi, and two other guarantors after the High Court…

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AI Can Help, But Humans Must Not Stop Thinking
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Islamic FinanceSep 23

AI Can Help, But Humans Must Not Stop Thinking

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) has flagged growing risks in Islamic finance from over-reliance on artificial intelligence, warning that automation could erode critical human judgment in Shariah compliance…

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Malaysia’s global sukuk 4.7 times oversubscribed, priced at record‑low spreads
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Islamic FinanceSep 22

Malaysia’s global sukuk 4.7 times oversubscribed, priced at record‑low spreads

The Malaysian government priced a US$1.5 billion global sukuk offering that was 4.7 times oversubscribed, with the peak orderbook exceeding US$9.5 billion. The issue comprised US$850 million of 5.75‑year Trust…

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UAE poised to bridge Islamic finance gap as global assets near $6 trillion
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Islamic FinanceSep 22

UAE poised to bridge Islamic finance gap as global assets near $6 trillion

Standard Chartered’s latest report identifies the UAE as the linchpin for unlocking underutilised Islamic capital flows to high-growth markets, where only 6% of global sukuk currently reaches South Asia and Africa.

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Islamic Finance · Sep 22

Islamic Capital Market emerges as a trillion-dollar force in global finance

Global Islamic capital market assets reached an estimated $5.2 trillion in 2025—up from $4.2 trillion in 2022—while outstanding sukuk surpassed the $1 trillion mark for the first time, according to AlHuda Centre of…

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Islamic Finance · Sep 21

global islamic finance market to hit $7.7 trillion by 2033, allied market research says

The Allied Market Research report released on 28 April 2026 estimates the global Islamic finance market was worth $2.5 trillion in 2023 and will reach $7.7 trillion by 2033, implying a compound annual growth rate of 12…

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Islamic Finance · Aug 27

CIMB completes RM1.4 billion tokenised sukuk pilot

CIMB Group completed a pilot that settled RM1.4 billion of tokenised sukuk using tokenised deposits, the bank said on Thursday.

MPP USIM launches Musa’adahforStudent to aid B40 undergraduates
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Islamic FinanceAug 20

MPP USIM launches Musa’adahforStudent to aid B40 undergraduates

MPP Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia launched Musa’adahforStudent, a welfare initiative for B40 undergraduates facing higher living costs.

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The Great Chase KL gains JAKIM halal certification after six-month review
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Islamic FinanceAug 19

The Great Chase KL gains JAKIM halal certification after six-month review

The Great Chase KL received its JAKIM halal certification on 1 August 2026, making it the first elevated British dining venue in Kuala Lumpur to serve Beef Wellington and Sunday Roast without alcohol.

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Islamic Finance · Aug 19

Zakat collection agency MZK sets 12th initiative on wakalah-based management reforms

The National Zakat Discourse (MZK) will focus its 12th edition in 2026 on the legal, operational and reporting reforms needed to make wakalah-based zakat management more Shariah-compliant and transparent.

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Islamic Finance · Aug 17

Two USIM students, active in SISPA and StraComm Clique, win Dean’s Award

Two Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia students who balance military training, a strategic communications club and top grades have won the Dean’s Award.

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Islamic Finance · Aug 13

Brunei hosts seminar to spur local sukuk market

Brunei Darussalam held a capital market seminar on Wednesday to encourage more local companies to issue sukuk.

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Islamic Finance · Aug 4

Shariah investing gains relevance as AI reshapes investment landscape

Shariah investing has moved from niche to mainstream as digital technologies and AI reshape investment decisions, Bursa Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Fad'l Mohamed told the Invest Shariah Conference 2026 on…

Sime Darby Property NEV raises RM2.6bil Green Sukuk for data centres and logistics
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Islamic FinanceJul 31

Sime Darby Property NEV raises RM2.6bil Green Sukuk for data centres and logistics

Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd set up a RM2.6 billion Green Sukuk programme to finance build-to-suit data centres and industrial assets, according to a company statement on Tuesday.

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SimeProp NEV in RM2.6bil DC sukuk programme
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Islamic FinanceJul 29

SimeProp NEV in RM2.6bil DC sukuk programme

Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd has established a sukuk programme of up to RM2.6 billion to finance the development of build-to-suit-to-lease data centres and industrial and logistics assets, according to The…

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Respect trumps beer at Petaling Jaya nasi lemak eatery
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Islamic FinanceJul 27

Respect trumps beer at Petaling Jaya nasi lemak eatery

A social media post by a diner who politely asked staff at Village Park Restaurant in Damansara Uptown whether beer could be consumed on the premises triggered a rare national consensus on respect.

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