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Najib dismisses Islamic bond fears

Islamic Finance

2011-04-07

Najib dismisses Islamic bond fears

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak states that the passing of the law to give tax advantages to Korean companies issuing Islamic sukuk bonds doesn’t make it easier for terorists to take money away.

Malaysian Sukuk May Rebound in 2011 on $444 Billion Plan: Islamic Finance

Islamic Finance

2010-10-06

Malaysian Sukuk May Rebound in 2011 on $444 Billion Plan: Islamic Finance

The 26 percent slowdown in Malaysia’s local-currency Islamic bond sales this year may get a boost in 2011 from the country’s 10-year development plan.
Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd., a government-owned agency that oversees the water services industry, ma…

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