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Malaysia’s Global Sukuk Attracts US$9.5 Bln Demand, Reflecting Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The issuance of Malaysia's US$1.5 billion Global Sukuk at the end of July 2026 received subscription demand exceeding US$9.5 billion, reflecting the continued confidence of international investors in the country's economic prospects and credit position.

Non-bank Financial Institutions Not Under SC’s Regulatory Framework - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) do not fall under the regulatory framework of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

IILM Sets New Issuance Record With US$1.572 Bln Short-term Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the completion of a record US$1.572 billion short-term sukuk, lifting its outstanding portfolio to an all-time high of US$7.59 billion.

NCER Records RM116.4 Mln Realised Investments In Perlis As Of Sept 30

KANGAR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has recorded RM116.4 million in realised investments in Perlis as of Sept 30, 2026, reflecting investors’ confidence in the state’s economic development potential.

Govt Refunds RM20.27 Bln In Excess Income Tax As At Oct 31 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- A total of RM20.271 billion in income tax refunds involving 3.65 million taxpayer cases had been paid as at Oct 31, 2026.

RM14 Bln In Unclaimed Money Recorded As Of September - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Accountant General’s Department of Malaysia (JANM) has recorded over RM14 billion in Unclaimed Money (WTD) as of Sept 31, 2026, said Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt Approves Over RM250 Mln To Support ECRL Development In Kelantan -- MOF

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government has approved more than RM250 million to strengthen the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) development in Kelantan, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

PKNPk, GVL Explore Development Of Over-100 MW AI Data Centre In Perak

IPOH, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) and Global Vision Lab Sdn Bhd (GVL) are exploring the development of a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Perak, with a planned power capacity of more than 100 megawatts (MW).

Arla Foods, DMK Group Ingredient Arms To Exhibit Together After Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients and wheyco, DMK Group’s whey business, will exhibit together at the Fi Europe trade event in Frankfurt from Nov 17 to 19, their first joint appearance since their parent companies merged.

Guocoland Named Best Developer, UOL Tops PropertyGuru Singapore Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- GuocoLand was named Best Developer at the 16th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore), while UOL Group Limited was the most awarded company of the night.

Teraju Approves RM101.40 Mln In Financing For 186 Johor Bumiputera Entrepreneurs

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) has approved RM101.40 million in financing for 186 Bumiputera companies in Johor through two financing programmes between Dec 1, 2024, and Oct 16, 2026.

BNM Issues Strategy Paper On Advancing Shariah Contract Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a Strategy Paper on advancing shariah contract applications for a more productive and inclusive economy in line with shariah objectives.