Malaysia

    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.

    ESG / Sustainability

    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.

    ESG / Sustainability

    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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    AML / KYC

    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.

    Capital / Liquidity

    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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    Enforcement

    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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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    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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    Enforcement

    Malaysia Targets Overseas Assets Linked to Former Finance Minister

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

    The MACC has sought foreign cooperation to freeze and investigate wealth across five jurisdictions, including the US, Singapore, and Japan.

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    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.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    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.

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