Malaysia

Enforcement

Malaysia Reports Highest Scam Losses in 2025: Home Ministry

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

The Home Ministry said enforcement, inter-agency cooperation and legal amendments are being strengthened as financial fraud continues to surge.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia to Embed Corporate Governance in Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2026

The regulator is sharpening its focus on board accountability, sustainability and market discipline as it reviews governance standards and recognises best practices across listed companies.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Consumer Group Calls for Rules to Make Meta Liable for Scam Ads

By Editors | 20/01/2026

Regulators urged to establish a legal framework holding social media firms financially liable for investment scams promoted via paid advertisements.

ESG / Sustainability

World Bank, BNM Urge Reforms to Unlock Islamic Climate Finance

By Manesh Samtani | 15/01/2026

A new report finds a massive climate funding gap in OIC nations, calling for targeted reforms to mainstream Islamic finance instruments.

ESG / Sustainability

IESBA Kicks Off Global Dialogue on Firm Culture with Asia Outreach

By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2026

The ethics board has launched its "Viewpoints" to stimulate a six-month global consultation on a future framework for accounting firms.

Enforcement

Malaysia: Experts Call for Harsher Penalties to Curb Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

Stakeholders say tougher punishments could deter account misuse, but warn that enforcement reforms and cross-border cooperation are crucial to tackling sophisticated scam networks.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches First In-House Quality Factor Indices

By Editors | 12/01/2026

The new indices track 50 non-KLCI companies selected based on profitability, capital structure, and earnings quality.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Absorb Derivatives Levy Under New SC Fee Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The exchange will pay a MYR 28 million fixed annual fee and absorb a new derivatives levy under a capped, multi-year agreement.

AML / KYC

Malaysian Authorities Intensify 1MDB Asset Recovery Effort: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The government plans to “fast track” civil suits against financial institutions, but will remain “flexible” on settlements.