Malaysia

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

ESG / Sustainability

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

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.

Enforcement

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

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.

Enforcement

1MDB Files Suit Against Corporate Service Provider Amicorp

By Editors | 28/12/2024

1MDB alleges HK-headquartered Amicorp used shell companies and fraudulent financial structures to facilitate the misappropriation of assets.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Proposes Move to Electronic CDS Statements

By Editors | 27/12/2024

From Q1 2025, hard-copy securities account statements will only be available at a fee or under exceptional circumstances.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Integrate ISSB Standards

By Editors | 24/12/2024

Large issuers must use the ISSB Standards for their sustainability disclosures starting with the 1 January 2025 annual reporting period.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Launches Trading in Used Cooking Oil Futures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2024

The new aims to address the need for price transparency and risk management tools in the growing used cooking oil market.