Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Requiring EPF Contributions for Foreign Employees from October 2025

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

Employers are required to as part of compliance with the expansion of mandatory EPF contribution coverage to non-Malaysian citizen employees.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysian Debt Collection Industry Launches Professional Association

By Editors | 27/06/2025

Malaysia’s debt collection industry has formed an association to promote ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and professional standards.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Set to Start Taxing a Range of Financial Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

Malaysia is expanding the categories of taxable services across multiple sectors, including financial services and private healthcare.

Reporting & Disclosures

SC Malaysia Consults on Sustainability Assurance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/06/2025

The framework proposes independent verification of climate and ESG disclosures by listed and large non-listed firms, starting from 2027.

Alternative Markets

Malaysia Rolls Out New Incentives to Boost Venture Capital Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The government announced concessionary tax rates, eased FX rules, and partnerships with top VC firms to support local startups.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC Issues New Product Governance Guidelines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/06/2025

The guidelines aim to promote responsible product innovation and distribution while also strengthening investor protection.

Cybersecurity

Bursa Malaysia Forms Working Group to Bolster Cyber Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2025

The industry working group will assess cybersecurity gaps and develop sector-wide best practices for safeguarding Malaysia’s capital market.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia to Rollout National Certification Framework for Company Directors

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia will launch a certification framework to professionalise board appointments and strengthen corporate governance.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Malaysia’s Retirement System Must Evolve, Says EPF Chief

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

Malaysia’s retirement system needs to be inclusive, flexible, and better aligned with the realities of modern life, said the EPF Chief.