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Malaysia's two biggest state-owned pension funds plan to boost holdings of dollar sukuk.
It is said that their increasing presence in the global arena will help strengthen Malaysia's position as a global Islamic hub and enhance the country's visibility. It will also encourage more local and international issuers to sell dollar sukuk in Kuala Lumpur and around the world.

Five foreign investors and other 3 from Indonesia expressed obvious interest in purchasing 50 percent shares of Bank Muamalat.
The five foreign investors are: Standard Chartered Plc., Qatar Islamic bank SAQ, Oversea Chinese Banking, OCBC Overseas and ING Baring Bank.