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Malaysian takaful industry grows 18.3% in 2022 on higher demand for Islamic finance — MTA

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Malaysian takaful industry grows 18.3% in 2022 on higher demand for Islamic finance — MTA

Malaysia’s takaful industry recorded a strong performance in 2022, driven by increasing demand for Islamic finance products and the acceptance of takaful products as preferred protection schemes, said the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA)

14 Apr 2023

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RHB Islamic Bank in financial inclusivity drive

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RHB Islamic Bank in financial inclusivity drive

RHB Islamic Bank Bhd aims to promote financial inclusivity among Malaysian youths, especially university students, through the Kad Prihatin Siswa Project.

12 Apr 2023

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Bank Islam inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BUMITRA to provide financial solutions for prospective hajj pilgrims

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Bank Islam inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BUMITRA to provide financial solutions for prospective hajj pilgrims

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Persatuan Syarikat Pengendalian Pelancongan Bumiputera Malaysia (BUMITRA) to provide financial solutions for prospective hajj pilgrims intending to subscribe to hajj package via 22 Pengelola Jemaah Haji (PJH) companies appointed by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), who are also members of BUMITRA.

07 Apr 2023

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EPF members can apply for Account 2 Support Facility through MBSB Bank’s shariah-compliant Ihsan-i beginning 7 April

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EPF members can apply for Account 2 Support Facility through MBSB Bank’s shariah-compliant Ihsan-i beginning 7 April

MBSB Bank Berhad (MBSB Bank), an Islamic Bank licensed under the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA) offers shariahcompliant facility Ihsan-i to the members of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for the Account 2 Support Facility (FSA2) beginning 7 April 2023.

07 Apr 2023

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Bank Islam Partners With Yayasan Didik Negara

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Bank Islam Partners With Yayasan Didik Negara

Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) yesterday exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yayasan Didik Negara (YDN) to support MOE’s role in fulfilling the nation’s educational needs.

05 Apr 2023

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Islamic banking industry seeks to grow alternatives to commodity-based shariah contract - BNM

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Islamic banking industry seeks to grow alternatives to commodity-based shariah contract - BNM

Islamic banking activities’ resilience to the risk of extreme supply shocks in global commodity markets will be further enhanced by reducing tawarruq (commodity-based) concentrations through diversification into non-commodity-based Shariah contracts.

03 Apr 2023

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Foster payment solutions to advance Islamic fintech

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Foster payment solutions to advance Islamic fintech

Islamic finance is a rapidly growing sector and increasing in popularity, particularly in Muslim-majority countries like Malaysia.

03 Apr 2023

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Bank Negara: Insurers, takaful operators expected to deploy digital apps in 2023-2024 to improve motor claims experience

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Bank Negara: Insurers, takaful operators expected to deploy digital apps in 2023-2024 to improve motor claims experience

In its Annual Report 2022, the central bank said this initiative would enable consumers to conveniently manage all aspects of their claims journey digitally from notifying an ITO of the accident to receiving the repaired vehicle.

31 Mar 2023

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Insurance, takaful sector to remain resilient on strong capital, liquidity positions - Bank Negara

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Insurance, takaful sector to remain resilient on strong capital, liquidity positions - Bank Negara

The insurance and takaful sector is expected to remain resilient, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions.

31 Mar 2023

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