Malaysia

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong Arrest 11 Suspects in Joint Scam Crackdown

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The authorities in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong have arrested eleven individuals suspected of operating a transnational scam syndicate that […]

Sustainable Finance

BNM and SC Launch Climate Finance Innovation Lab

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

CFIL is envisioned as a project incubator to help meet Malaysia’s climate goals, addressing challenges in securing financing.

Tokenisation

DTIF Urges Malaysia SC to Adopt DTI Standard for Tokenised Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

The DTI Foundation said the use of the ISO 24165 DTI standard in disclosures will enhance investor protection and market integrity.

Sustainable Finance

New Guide Being Developed to Boost Adaptation Finance in ASEAN

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The joint initiative by UNEP FI, ACMF and SFIA will aim to develop a regional adaptation guide to enhance the ASEAN Taxonomy and help bolster climate finance.

Custody & Infrastructure

BNM Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub to Boost Fintech

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Simultaneously, the CFIL, a collaborative platform to develop new financial solutions for climate-related projects is “open for business”.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysian NGO Urges Broader Probe into Civil Servant Loan Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The MHO is urging a wider investigation into a loan scheme that allegedly defrauded civil servants, as part of a larger corruption and money laundering probe under MACC’s Op Sky.

Reporting & Disclosures

IFRS Publishes Jurisdictional Profiles on ISSB Standards Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 13/06/2025

The profiles show jurisdictional progress in adopting the ISSB standards, highlighting APAC’s commitment and diverse approaches.

Trading & Investment

BNM Set for Full Rollout of Qualified Resident Investor Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

BNM will fully implement the QRI Programme from 1 July 2025, following a successful pilot that brought in over USD 1 billion in inflows.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

SC Malaysia Warns of Investment Scam Using Fake Licence Register

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/06/2025

Fraudsters are directing victims to a cloned version of the SC Malaysia’s public register, tricking them into believing fake entities are licensed and legitimate.