Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Proposes Reforms on Corporate Governance, AI Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The SC is consulting on a shareholder litigation fund, tighter rules for family firms, and new board responsibilities for technology.

Stablecoins

Malaysian Fintech PeerHive Shuts Down, Exits SC Sandbox

By Editors | 06/07/2026

A participant in the SC's inaugural sandbox has ceased operations, blaming delays in the availability of approved stablecoins and a lack of funding.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Mandates E-Wallet Scam Payouts for Security Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2026

E-wallet providers must reimburse scam victims within seven days if they fail to implement required anti-fraud measures, even where users are partly at fault.

Cloud & Infrastructure

BNM Opens Applications for ‘Green Lane’ Fintech Sandbox

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

The central bank is inviting financial institutions to apply for its accelerated regulatory sandbox, designed for testing innovative solutions.

Payments & Settlements

BNM Mandates Single QR Payment Network by June 2028

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2026

A new framework requires all providers to migrate to a single interoperable QR network, ending closed-loop systems within two years.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Issues Guidance to Deepen Shariah Alignment in Sukuk Market

By Editors | 02/07/2026

The new guidance encourages issuers and Shariah advisers to go beyond mere compliance and demonstrate alignment with the higher objectives of Islamic law.

KYC & CDD

Malaysia Consumer Group Urges Transparency in Bank Account Closures

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The PPS has called on FIs to provide clear explanations for sudden account closures, citing recent complaints from affected customers.

Market Risk

BNM to Intensify Measures to Support Ringgit Amid Outflows

By Editors | 29/06/2026

The central bank will step up efforts to encourage foreign exchange inflows, including the repatriation of overseas earnings by state-linked firms and corporates.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Overhauls Rules for Development Financial Institutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

BNM has issued three new policy documents to enhance the governance, strategic planning, and performance measurement of development financial institutions.