Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches New Accreditation Programme for Directors

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/06/2023

Existing directors will have 24 months to complete the new sustainability-focused accreditation programme.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Names and Shames Listed Companies With All-Male Boards

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/06/2023

Bursa Malaysia warns that it will take regulatory action against companies that fail to comply with the diversity requirement.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Incorporates Cloud-specific Risks in Regulatory Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2023

BNM has updated its policy on risk management in technology to include requirements on the adoption and use of public cloud infrastructure.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia, Malaysia to Object to EU Deforestation Law

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/05/2023

Indonesia and Malaysia are alleging the EU’s new deforestation law will harm their palm oil industries.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Establishes Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2023

The Committee will explore the enablers that would support the implementation of the ISSB Standards in Malaysia, and discuss matters related to assurance of sustainability statements.

Enforcement

Malaysia SC Orders Crypto Firm Huobi to Cease Local Operations

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/05/2023

Huobi is directed to stop advertising to Malaysian investors and to remove its app from local app stores.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Update TCFD Adoption Guide for FIs

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The guide will be updated to take into account the new general sustainability-related (S1) and climate-related (S2) disclosure standards from the ISSB.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Commences Review of Capital Markets Law

By Editors | 17/05/2023

The review is part of the SC’s efforts to modernise the law, promote efficiencies, maintain capital market competitiveness, and ensure investors are protected.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia, Mah Sing, Alliance Bank to Collaborate on ESG

By Editors | 12/05/2023

Alliance Bank will offer Mah Sing Group’s suppliers, contractors, and consultants incentives to reward them for improving their carbon footprint.