Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches Programme to Boost Listed Company Valuations

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

The 'MY Value Up' initiative will encourage top firms to improve strategic disclosures and focus on long-term value creation.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Eyes Deeper Capital Market Ties with China

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

Regulators and exchange representatives met with Chinese counterparts to accelerate capital market linkages, focusing on new investment flows and regulatory cooperation.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Recovers 1MDB-Linked Artworks Amid Gaps in Fugitive Pursuit

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

Four artworks valued at nearly USD 200,000 have been returned as part of ongoing recovery efforts, but alleged mastermind Jho Low remains absent from Interpol’s public list.

Capital / Liquidity

BNM to Provide Financing Support to Firms Amid Global Volatility

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2026

Malaysia unveils a 10-point plan to strengthen bank support for MSMEs, focusing on improving access to financing and credit delivery.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Overhauls Investor Data, Revealing Larger Retail Share

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The first major reclassification since 2008 provides greater clarity on market participation, driven by the surge in digital brokerage accounts.

AML / KYC

SC Malaysia, MCMC Ink Pact to Fight Investment Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The regulators will use AI and enhance intelligence sharing to combat fraudulent schemes exploiting digital platforms.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Fines Bank Rakyat MYR 1 Million for Cybersecurity Breaches

By Editors | 02/04/2026

The penalty was imposed for inadequate controls and incident response following a 2024 cyberattack that led to unauthorised system access.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Revises Guidelines to Facilitate Private Debt Investment

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The revisions, effective 30 March 2026, aim to create a formalised framework for the issuance of and investment into private debt and Islamic private debt.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Proposes Major Overhaul of Key Equity Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2026

A consultation is underway to expand the benchmark FBMKLCI to 50 stocks and align its methodology with regulatory diversification principles for investment funds.