A plain-language guide to sukuk and takaful — how Islamic bonds and insurance actually work, and the principles behind them.
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- Updated Jul 29, 2026
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Islamic Finance: How Malaysia Became the Global Hub
How a deliberate decades-long strategy made Malaysia the world’s leading Islamic finance hub and largest sukuk market.
Public Bank and Teh Hong Piow: The Art of Conservative Banking
How Teh Hong Piow built one of the world’s best-run banks on discipline and asset quality — proof that boring banking wins.
Maybank vs CIMB: Malaysia’s Two Banking Giants Compared
Two banking giants, two philosophies — Maybank’s scale and stability versus CIMB’s deal-driven ASEAN expansion.
Malaysia’s Banking Story: From Crisis to Regional Powerhouse
Bank Negara, the 1997 crisis and anchor-bank consolidation, and the dual Islamic-conventional model behind Malaysia’s strong banks.
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