Malaysia

Enforcement

Malaysia Cracks Down on Power Theft by Illegal Bitcoin Miners

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2025

Authorities have launched a nationwide sweep on rogue crypto-mining sites after illegal operators siphoned over USD 1 billion in electricity.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Strikes Off Two Remisiers for Misconduct

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

Bursa Malaysia has fined and removed two dealers’ representatives from its register for conflicts of interest and, in one case, manipulative trading.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysian Telcos Activate MyDigital ID to Curb Mobile Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

The rollout includes Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with the national digital identity platform, enhancing safeguards against account breaches and phishing attempts.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Launches Blockchain Consortium to Drive National Digital Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The 19-member consortium led by TEIZA, unites government, financial and tech players to set national standards and accelerate blockchain adoption across key sectors.

Fintech / Regtech

SC Malaysia Selects Six Firms for First Regulatory Sandbox Cohort

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The selected firms target innovation in alternative real estate investment, digital secondary markets and new financing models.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia’s Consumer Credit Bill to Take Effect in Early 2026: CCOB

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

The new bill will introduce licensing and stricter standards for non-bank lenders, including BNPL providers, as authorities move to curb unethical lending practices.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Urges SMEs to Report Emissions, FIs to Provide Support

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/11/2025

BNM warns SMEs to meet rising sustainability disclosure demands, urging stronger support from financial institutions as global supply-chain standards shift.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia Forms Special Committee to Review Bitcoin Policy

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The committee will assess whether to regulate or ban bitcoin as power theft, enforcement gaps and mining-related risks escalate nationwide.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia Issues Draft Rules for Open Finance Mandate

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

BNM proposes phased-in data sharing requirements for banks, DFIs and e-money issuers starting in 2027.