Kuala Lumpur, 29 April 2026 – Maybank is taking a leading role in Malaysia’s first tokenised sukuk pilot, marking a major step in the country’s push to modernise Islamic capital markets through digital finance, blockchain-enabled settlement and broader investor participation.

The landmark issuance is led by sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad in collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia, with Maybank serving as Joint Lead Manager, Custodian and Primary Subscriber. The transaction represents an important milestone for Malaysia’s capital market innovation agenda and reinforces the country’s established leadership in global Islamic finance.

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I am Abigail, a journalist at The Ledger Asia, covering business and finance with a focus on the Malaysian Stock Market and key economic developments across Asia. Known for clear, accessible reporting, I deliver insights that help readers understand market trends, corporate movements, and regional news shaping the Asian economy.