Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Directs State Funds to Back ‘Value Up’ Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

A new programme will see government-linked funds allocate capital to listed firms that improve governance, transparency and long-term value creation strategies.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Orders Multi-Agency Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

Financial regulators have been ordered to scrutinise e-commerce platforms and financial transactions for money laundering as part of a nationwide enforcement action.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Launches MYR 50m Scheme to Boost SME Listings

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2026

The new programme offers subsidised financing and capacity building to prepare 200 high-potential SMEs for IPOs on Bursa Malaysia by 2030.

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Partners with Turkish University on Islamic Finance

By Editors | 07/06/2026

The partnership aims to strengthen global thought leadership on Maqasid al-Shariah principles and reinforce Malaysia’s position in Islamic finance.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Launches MYR 10bn Guarantee Schemes for SME Lending

By Editors | 07/06/2026

Credit Guarantee Corporation will risk-share with financial institutions to broaden financing access for SMEs, focusing on long-term growth and resilience.

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Requires Licensing for Investment-Led Trust Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

New practice note distinguishes conventional trusts from investment-like products, mandating a capital markets services licence for firms whose primary business is investment.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysian Consumer Group Calls for Stronger Anti-Scam Controls at Telcos

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2026

Consumer advocacy group demanding billion-ringgit penalties for telcos, citing security loopholes that enable sophisticated identity theft and new bank payment scams.

Structural Regulation

SC Malaysia Finalises New Equity Listing Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

The securities regulator has raised profit thresholds for Main Market listings and tightened rules for transfers from the ACE Market, effective from 3 June 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

US DOJ Seizes New York Apartment in 1MDB Asset Recovery

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The DOJ has secured the forfeiture of a luxury property and rental income worth over USD 6 million, allegedly purchased with funds misappropriated from Malaysia's 1MDB.