From Sukuk to Sustainability: Malaysia Pushes Islamic Finance to New Frontiers

At GIFF 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia’s RM20 billion green sukuk issuance and calls for scaling values-based finance worldwide. BY PHUBIEYAS AHMAD KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the global financial community to embrace a purpose-driven approach to finance, one that uplifts lives and strengthens legacies,…

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Professor Geoffrey Williams, Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd

Budget 2026: Technocratic, Disciplined, but Light on People-Centric Reforms, Says Prof Geoffrey Williams

Professor Geoffrey Williams says Budget 2026 is fiscally disciplined and sound but offers limited relief for the public. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Budget 2026, tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, marks a shift toward fiscal discipline and technocratic management, with a focus on…

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Budget 2026: Calibrating Malaysia’s Economic Compass for Sustainable Prosperity

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presents the 2026 Federal Budget proposal document to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, underscoring the MADANI Government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable national growth. Image credit: Anwar Ibrahim Official FB By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim prepares to table…

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More Than Numbers: Budget 2026 Will Signal Malaysia’s Economic Direction

ECKL and KSI leaders say the Budget must balance fiscal discipline, governance reforms and investment in future growth sectors By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 – Malaysia’s upcoming 2026 Budget must strike a fine balance between easing household burdens and driving long-term reforms, according to a joint statement by Datuk Seri…

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Anwar in Beijing: From Friendship to Global Power, Malaysia Steps Forward

By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Amidst trust, respect, and landmark agreements, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Beijing elevates Malaysia–China ties, unlocking new pathways for economic growth, BRICS accession, and global leadership. A Visit with Symbolism and Purpose KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim embarked on a four-day working visit to…

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