Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was honoured with the prestigious Global Islamic Finance Leadership Award 2025 for his significant contributions to the industry. From pioneering Malaysia’s Islamic banking in the 1980s to advocating innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability today, Anwar urged the sector to serve as a moral compass beyond profit. He dedicated the award to the activists, thinkers, regulators, and institutions that helped build Islamic finance into a trillion-dollar global industry, emphasizing the collective effort behind the success and the industry’s crucial role in turbulent times.
