Malaysia

Market Infrastructure

BNM to Phase Out KLIBOR and Transition to MYOR and MYOR-i by 2029

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

BNM has outlined roadmap for full adoption of new overnight benchmark rates and enhanced Shariah compliance framework.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Expand Capital Market Access for Indigenous Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

A collaboration between the SC and TERAJU aims to strengthen fundraising readiness and leadership capacity among Bumiputera MSMEs and mid-tier companies.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Pushes Market-Based Financing for Climate Adaptation

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

The SC highlighted that market-based financing is essential to scale climate adaptation and resilience across Malaysia’s economy.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches First Industry-Wide Skills Platform for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

The digital platform benchmarks workforce capabilities and accelerates upskilling across Malaysia’s financial sector in line with national talent goals.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia to Mandate New Islamic Benchmark Rate from July 2027

By Editors | 14/10/2025

BNM will replace the KLIRR with the MYOR-i, the world's first transaction-based Islamic rate, in a major structural reform.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Commence Work to Develop New Carbon Registry

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

The partnership will explore the development of a state-level Sarawak Carbon Registry, aiming to establish a robust, transparent framework for listing and tracking carbon credits.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Unveils Record Budget to Boost Investment, Attract Talent

By Editors | 13/10/2025

The record MYR 470 billion plan introduces new investor incentives like the ASEAN Business Entity status while avoiding major new taxes.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Passes Bill to Overhaul Hire Purchase Lending Rules

By Editors | 10/10/2025

The new law will abolish the 'Rule of 78' for calculating interest, mandating a reducing balance method and new interest rate caps.