Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Lists World’s First ETF With Waqf Feature

By Editors | 13/12/2024

The listing comes after Bursa Malaysia enhanced its listing requirements in March last year to facilitate listings of ETFs with Waqf features.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia JV Opens Secondary Market for Debt Fundraising Platform

By Editors | 10/12/2024

The debt fundraising platform was launched in December 2023. Offering a secondary market aims to provide flexibility and liquidity to investors.

Enforcement

Fugitive Singaporean Tycoon Nabbed After Absconding for 19 Years

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

The tycoon and his wife were arrested in Malaysia after allegedly embezzling over $51mn and fleeing Singapore in 2005.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Proposes Stricter Laws to Target Harm from Online Content

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

The proposed amendments aim to curb objectionable online content to curb scams, online gambling, bullying and pornography.

BNM Revises Financial Product Transparency and Disclosure Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

Updated policy document aims to empower financial consumers with clearer, more accessible information, and address digital disclosure challenges.

AML / KYC

Malaysian Court Drops Corruption Charges Linked to 1MDB: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2024

The court granted an acquittal to Najib Razak and another former official due to procedural delays and the prosecution’s failure to provide crucial documents.

Enforcement

Malaysia: Court of Appeal Upholds SC’s Case Related to Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/11/2024

The former deputy chairman of a listed company was ordered to pay MYR 3.28 million in disgorgement and a MYR 1 million civil penalty.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Stock Exchanges to Issue RFI to Develop ESG Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2024

The effort aims to enhance ESG data standardisation, attract global investors, and position ASEAN as a hub for sustainable development.

Enforcement

Malaysia: FIMM Reprimands Former Consultants for Misconduct

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2024

The three individuals were found guilty of fabricating pay slips, forging signatures, and neglecting the best interests of investors.