05.03.2013 - Malaysia: IFSA milestone for Islamic finance
Often times, when a general election draws near, I usually get a bit nostalgic and proud of what my country has achieved within 56 short years as an independent and sovereign nation. It also gets me excited about what else we, as Malaysians, can do to better ourselves as a nation of dreamers and builders. Naturally, as a Malaysian who has been involved in the Islamic finance industry globally, I am especially proud of what my country has achieved in this field over the years. The industry’s humble beginning in Malaysia started formally in 1963 when Lembaga Tabung Haji was established by the government to facilitate savings among Muslims in a syariah-compliant manner to prepare for their haj...............................................Full Article: Source
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