Bank Negara Malaysia

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Moves Forward with Plans for Penang Financial Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The proposed PIFC, currently under discussion with regulators, aims to drive long-term economic growth, with facilities for fund management and fintech.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia to Expand, Enhance National Scam Response Centre

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The expansion will bring the SC and Domestic Trade Ministry into the NSRC, and create 139 new positions within the centre.

Cryptocurrency

Malaysia SC Defends Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

By Editors | 22/07/2025

The SC has clarified its collaborative approach with BNM, highlighting existing rules and robust enforcement against illicit activities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Malaysia Police Becomes Lead Agency for National Scam Centre

By Editors | 17/07/2025

The move aims to centralise and strengthen the response to online scams to speed up account freezing and return stolen money faster.

Alternative Markets

Malaysia Rolls Out New Incentives to Boost Venture Capital Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/06/2025

The government announced concessionary tax rates, eased FX rules, and partnerships with top VC firms to support local startups.

Sustainable Finance

BNM and SC Launch Climate Finance Innovation Lab

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

CFIL is envisioned as a project incubator to help meet Malaysia’s climate goals, addressing challenges in securing financing.

Custody & Infrastructure

BNM Launches Digital Asset Innovation Hub to Boost Fintech

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Simultaneously, the CFIL, a collaborative platform to develop new financial solutions for climate-related projects is “open for business”.

Trading & Investment

BNM Set for Full Rollout of Qualified Resident Investor Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/06/2025

BNM will fully implement the QRI Programme from 1 July 2025, following a successful pilot that brought in over USD 1 billion in inflows.

Cloud & Infrastructure

PayNet, FAOM Partner to Develop Fintech Hub in Malaysia

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/05/2025

PayNet and the Fintech Association will collaborate to promote regulatory engagement, regional collaboration, and expanded market access for Malaysian fintechs.