Malaysia

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Southeast Asia Increasingly Shifting Scam Liability to Banks - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2025

A new GASA report finds consumers in Southeast Asia lost an estimated USD 23.6 billion in the last year from scams.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands, Fines and Strikes Off Former Dealer

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The exchange said the former dealer engaged in fraudulent practices, including using his deceased father’s name for personal trades.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia's PayNet Taps Ant International to Take DuitNow QR Global

By Editors | 23/08/2025

New agreement enables outbound payments for Malaysians across the Alipay+ network, while also deepening collaboration on fraud prevention and talent development.

Anti-Money Laundering

JPMorgan to Pay Malaysia $330m in Final 1MDB Settlement

By Editors | 23/08/2025

The deal resolves all outstanding claims and follows a Swiss conviction of the bank's unit for AML failures linked to the scandal.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Online Scams Persist in Malaysia Despite Awareness Drives: Minister

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

Online scams in Malaysia persist as syndicates shift tactics, use fake identities and websites, and exploit low digital literacy and weak cross-border enforcement.

AI Risk & Governance

Malaysia Set to Finalise National AI Action Plan, says Minister

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

The National AI Action Plan will seek to balance security with privacy, guided by transparency, privacy-by-design, and human oversight principles.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Sees First Ever Issuance of ASEAN Social SRI Sukuk

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

The MYR 200 million issuance will be used by the national mortgage corporation to fund the purchase of affordable home financing.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Has Recovered Over $7 Billion in 1MDB-Linked Funds

By Editors | 15/08/2025

The government has clawed back billions from settlements with firms like Goldman Sachs, the country's finance ministry has confirmed.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.