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Islamic finance

A simpler fix for Tabung Haji – Tuan Ariff

A clearer division of roles could allow Tabung Haji to focus on pilgrims and depositors while leveraging existing banking and investment expertise

RCI report highlights governance lapses, political influence in Tabung Haji management

Inquiry into pilgrim fund’s 2014-2020 operations identifies weaknesses in oversight, decision-making and legal framework

Islamic Social Finance is potential tool for advancing economic justice in Malaysia – Ahmad Ibrahim

Amid global trade imbalances and inequities, Malaysia has the tools to lead a new model of inclusive growth by modernising and integrating Islamic social finance mechanisms like zakat, waqf, and sukuk

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38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays

Malaysia suffers RM2.7bil losses from online scams in 11 months, reveals CCID

Bukit Aman’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department highlights telecommunications and e-commerce fraud as the biggest culprits in rising cybercrime figures

Police bust RM13.34m marijuana syndicate, seize 166kg of cannabis buds in KLIA, Sepang raids

A series of coordinated raids at KLIA Terminal 1 and Kota Warisan led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of 166.2kg of marijuana buds believed to have been destined for the European market