Bank Negara Malaysia

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Orders Multi-Agency Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/06/2026

Financial regulators have been ordered to scrutinise e-commerce platforms and financial transactions for money laundering as part of a nationwide enforcement action.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Launches MYR 10bn Guarantee Schemes for SME Lending

By Editors | 07/06/2026

Credit Guarantee Corporation will risk-share with financial institutions to broaden financing access for SMEs, focusing on long-term growth and resilience.

Data Privacy

BNM Revises Financial Product Disclosure Standards

By Editors | 29/05/2026

The central bank is mandating simpler product disclosure sheets, new digital standards, and stricter consent rules for sharing marketing data.

Data Privacy

BNM Details Plans to Implement Open Finance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2026

The Open Finance framework is designed to replace fragmented data sharing with a centralised, consent-driven system.

Credit Risk

Malaysia Expands MYR 5bn Microfinancing Programme for MSMEs

By Editors | 19/05/2026

The latest allocation lifts total MSME financing support in Malaysia this year to MYR 15 billion across multiple schemes.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysia Charges Ex-BNM Shariah Adviser in Trust Case

By Editors | 13/05/2026

Tan Sri Dr Mohd Daud Bakar and a fellow director face seven charges related to the alleged misuse of funds intended for a Shariah-compliant glove manufacturing business.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Indonesia Deepen Cooperation on Payments and Digitalisation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The central banks have signed a new agreement to enhance collaboration on areas including payment systems, digitalisation, and financial stability.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Fines Company Secretary Over Money Laundering Breaches

By Editors | 06/05/2026

A joint investigation by BNM and the CCM has resulted in a fine for reporting failures and the submission of false information.

Capital Adequacy

APAC Silent on US Basel Reforms as Global Divergence Debate Builds

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/05/2026

APAC regulators are treading carefully as the latest US Basel III proposals are still under consultation, while expressing concerns over divergence.