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Malaysia Urged to Strengthen Global Sukuk Leadership as Market Surpasses US$1 Trillion

Kuala Lumpur, 9 May 2026 – Malaysia has been urged to reinforce its leadership in the global sukuk market as outstanding sukuk crossed the US$1 trillion mark by the end of 2025, highlighting both the scale of Islamic finance growth and the need for stronger market standardisation.

Malaysia remains a central force in the sukuk ecosystem, playing a major role in global issuance, investor participation and regulatory development. The country was the largest contributor to the sector’s expansion last year, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most important Islamic capital market hubs.

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