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MEDIA RELEASE ASAS REAFFIRMS SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE AMID ONGOING CRISIS AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS Kuala Lumpur, 31 December 2025 — The Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) stands in unwavering solidarity with the people of Palestine, reaffirming its commitment to justice, peace, and humanitarian values rooted in Shariah. In light of the recent fragile ceasefire agreement brokered in October 2025, ASAS expresses grave concern over continued violations and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Despite international efforts, airstrikes have resumed, and humanitarian aid remains critically insufficient, with only a fraction of promised supplies reaching those in need. As…

Kuala Lumpur, 7 October 2025 - Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, will inaugurate the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur on 13‑15 October, as the industry eyes US$7.5 trillion in assets by 2028. The 8th edition of the forum, themed Bridging Tradition and Tomorrow: Advancing Business, Empowering Communities, is organised by Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) with support from Bank Negara Malaysia. First launched in 2007, GIFF has become an important platform for shaping discourse, fostering innovation, and driving global engagement in Islamic finance. Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Dato’…