Malaysia

    Anti-Money Laundering

    1MDB Fugitive Jho Low Allegedly in Shanghai Using Forged Australian Passport

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

    Investigative journalists claim the fugitive financier is living in a luxury mansion and working for entities linked to the Chinese government.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysia Police Becomes Lead Agency for National Scam Centre

    By Editors | 17/07/2025

    The move aims to centralise and strengthen the response to online scams to speed up account freezing and return stolen money faster.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Malaysia Imposes Permit Requirement on US AI Chip Exports

    By Editors | 15/07/2025

    The move aims to close regulatory loopholes and prevent illicit trade amid US pressure to stop advanced semiconductors from reaching China.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Malaysia to Enforce Stricter Rules on Illegal Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

    Malaysia will start to curb illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers linked to sanctions evasion, including suspected Iranian shipments.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

    The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASEAN-BAC, ACCA Launch Push for Regional Sustainability Reporting Standards

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    ASEAN business and accountancy bodies have launched a joint statement calling for unified sustainability reporting rules based on ISSB standards.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    1MDB Liquidators Sue StanChart for $2.7b Over Alleged AML Failures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

    Three firms allege that the bank enabled over 100 intra-bank transfers that helped conceal the movement of stolen public funds.

    Market Risk

    EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

    Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Malaysian Court Jails Ex-CIMB Banker for Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

    The former banker claimed he would invest investors’ funds in shares but used them for other purposes without their knowledge.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    SC Malaysia Consults on Overhauling Digital Asset Exchange Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

    SC proposes tighter asset safeguards, higher capital requirements, and a faster listing process for regulated digital asset exchanges.

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