Malaysia

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

US Recovers Additional $20m in 1MDB Corruption Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

The recovery involves funds that were embezzled from 1MDB and paid to companies owned by a US businessman

Reporting & Disclosures

SC Malaysia Issues Sustainability Reporting Guide for Company Boards

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

The guide covers areas such as governance, sustainability data boundaries, financial impact assessments, and integration with enterprise risk management systems.

Sustainable Finance

SC Malaysia Launches Social Exchange Pilot Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

During the pilot phase, five NGOs will assist the Securities Commission in developing a regulated fundraising platform for social projects.

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia to Develop New Policy for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2025

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to formulate a digital finance policy, which will be placed before the Cabinet for further deliberation.

Sustainable Finance

Bursa Malaysia Launches Renewable Energy Subsector for PLCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2025

The new RE subsector will offer investors a more streamlined view of the many industries listed on Bursa Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Singapore, Malaysia to Special Economic Zone in Malaysia’s Johor State

By Editors | 09/01/2025

Singapore and Malaysia aim to attract investments in 11 sectors, including the digital economy, the green economy, and financial services.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Najib Razak House Arrest Claim Allowed to Proceed

By Editors | 07/01/2025

Najib Razak will claim that Malaysia’s former king issued a decree allowing the former PM to serve the rest of his jail term under house arrest.

Cryptocurrency

Bybit Ordered to Disable Access to Crypto Platform from Malaysia

By Editors | 01/01/2025

Bybit was also directed to stop circulating, publishing or sending any advertisements to Malaysian investors.