The Malaysian Journey: Becoming a Global Hub for Islamic Finance

This report provides an insight into Malaysia’s journey of becoming one of the world’s most developed Islamic finance markets. The intent is not only to document the trail of history and initiatives but also to highlight the significance of Malaysian aspiration towards inclusive growth, and economic and social justice. Reading through, one can appreciate the strong-will and enthusiasm of Malaysian leaders and its people to becoming a high-income nation through a better and more stable financial system. Also, drawing inspiration from the work of Thomson L. Friedman, Thank You for Being Late—An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations, this report postulates the opportunities through Islamic finance to address serious global issues such as inequality, climate change and digital disruption.