Malaysia

Nature & Biodiversity

BNM, World Bank, UNDP Report Flags Significant Nature Risk in Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

A new report finds over half of Malaysian bank loans are to sectors highly dependent on nature, outlining recommendations for managing these risks.

Credit Risk

Singapore, Malaysia to Develop Cross-Border Credit Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2026

An initiative between the countries' credit bureaus aims to improve risk assessment for lenders and support growing economic integration.

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.