Malaysia

Data Privacy

Malaysia to Establish ‘Data Commission’ and New Strategy to Bolster Digital Trust

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The move aims to strengthen data governance and cyber resilience, with a focus on creating frameworks interoperable with ASEAN-wide standards.

Cryptocurrency

BNM Paper Proposes Hybrid Shariah Framework for Modern Money

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

The exploratory academic paper on the nature of money was widely misinterpreted by crypto-focused news outlets as a central bank endorsement of specific private digital assets.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia to Develop "Science-Based" Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Editors | 12/08/2025

The Joint Committee on Climate Change also plans to issue guidance on new reporting rules and tackle persistent climate data gaps.

Reporting & Disclosures

Bursa Malaysia to Mandate Electronic Investor Statements from 25 August

By Editors | 11/08/2025

The move aims to boost efficiency and sustainability, with exemptions for older investors and a fee for others opting for paper copies.

Tokenisation

Malaysia’s Tokenised Asset Market Could Hit $43bn by 2030: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/08/2025

A new report projects strong growth in Malaysia’s tokenised asset market and calls for a national effort to build a robust digital asset ecosystem.

Alternative Markets

Malaysia Wealth Fund Launches Programme to Support Mid-Tier Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2025

The sovereign wealth fund’s Dana Impak initiative aims to strengthen MTCs’ capabilities, improve access to capital, and drive innovation.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Anti-Scam Efforts Helping Boost Public Awareness: Survey

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/08/2025

A survey of customers found that 76% of respondents were satisfied with their banks' effectiveness in safeguarding them from scams.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Malaysia Examines Proposal for Unexplained Wealth Law

By Editors | 06/08/2025

The government is studying a proposal for Unexplained Wealth Orders to combat corruption but will move slowly to avoid unintended consequences.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Network

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/08/2025

The central banks have appointed new ACCDs to support the LCTF, to boost trade and investment settlements in ringgit, rupiah and baht.