{
  "id": 11380528,
  "title": "Anwar calls for Islamic finance to remain innovative, inclusive, competitive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/anwar-calls-for-islamic-finance-to-remain-innovative-inclusive",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546141/anwar-calls-islamic-finance-remain-innovative-inclusive-competitive"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the need for stronger Islamic finance leadership to maintain the sector's traditions while ensuring it remains innovative, inclusive, and competitive. He stressed the importance of strategic cooperation among scholars, regulators, financial institutions, and economic players to advance Islamic finance. Anwar urged participants at the International Syariah Scholars Roundtable (iSHAR) 2026 to turn the ideas and insights generated into actionable policies, products, and practices that uplift and benefit society. Recognizing the world's current challenges, including economic instability, geopolitical tensions, and growing inequality, Anwar argued for a financial system that prioritizes ethics, justice, and compassion alongside profitability. He highlighted that the Madani framework, rooted in Syariah principles, offers a balanced approach between economic growth and moral responsibility, as well as profit and noble objectives. Anwar stressed that iSHAR should facilitate more than just dialogue; it should translate exchanged ideas into broader societal benefits. He concluded by emphasizing that addressing global challenges alone is insufficient, and strategic cooperation among scholars, regulators, financial institutions, and the economic sector is essential.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for stronger syariah thought leadership to ensure Islamic finance remains rooted in tradition while responding effectively to contemporary developments.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anwar stresses Islamic finance must stay innovative, inclusive, competitive",
    "Urges strategic cooperation among scholars, regulators, institutions",
    "Calls for actionable policies from iSHAR 2026 insights"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The prime minister's call for strategic cooperation in Islamic finance signals a push for the sector to balance economic growth with moral responsibility and deliver broader societal benefits.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Business : Islamic Finance Must Remain Innovative, Inclusive, Globally Competitive - PM AnwarÂ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/business-islamic-finance-must-remain-innovative-inclusive-globally",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:13:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}