Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

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.

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.

Securities / Derivatives

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

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.

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.

AML / KYC

Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong Arrest 11 Suspects in Joint Scam Crackdown

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The authorities in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong have arrested eleven individuals suspected of operating a transnational scam syndicate that […]

ESG / Sustainability

BNM and SC Launch Climate Finance Innovation Lab

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

CFIL is envisioned as a project incubator to help meet Malaysia’s climate goals, addressing challenges in securing financing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DTIF Urges Malaysia SC to Adopt DTI Standard for Tokenised Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

The DTI Foundation said the use of the ISO 24165 DTI standard in disclosures will enhance investor protection and market integrity.