MDEC: Malaysia can be world pioneer in Islamic fintech


Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) chairman Datuk Wira Rais Hussin (pic) said Malaysia is in a strong position to harness various opportunities that Islamic fintech has to offer.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia could become a world pioneer in Islamic financial technology (fintech) as the country is already a world leader in the Islamic finance sector.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) chairman Datuk Wira Rais Hussin said Malaysia is in a strong position to harness various opportunities that Islamic fintech has to offer.

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