Malaysia

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysia to Draft National Blockchain Policy for Post-2025 Roadmap

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

The government is forming a National Blockchain Policy Task Force to chart the country’s post-2025 direction, boost transparency, and align with regulatory frameworks from SC and BNM.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Revise Listing Fees from January 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

Bursa Malaysia will revise its listing and regulatory fees for the Main, ACE, and LEAP markets after receiving approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia.

World Bank Report Calls for Reforms to Malaysia Pension System

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

New paper calls on Malaysia to reform its pension and retirement system, citing inadequate savings and limited social pension coverage as major risks to ageing Malaysians.

AML / KYC

BNM Fines JAGS Money for AML/CFT and Receipt Failures

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2025

BNM imposed an administrative penalty and compound totalling MYR 87,000 on JAGS Money for breaching AML and record-keeping rules.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Charts Roadmap for Asset Tokenisation in Finance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

New discussion paper sets guiding principles for safe tokenisation trials, stressing regulated access, focus on traditional assets, and preservation of ringgit stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Urges Belt and Road Nations to Support ASEAN Carbon Plan

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

Under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, Bursa Malaysia is driving efforts to develop a common carbon framework and attract Belt and Road investment to boost the region’s green finance ecosystem.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches World's First-Ever Carbon Credit Sukuk

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2025

The Climate Sukuk blends Islamic finance, carbon credits and digital innovation to fund verified climate projects and advance sustainable finance innovation.

AML / KYC

ASEAN Forms Working Group Targeting Financial and Cyber-enabled Crime

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

The dedicated working group on money laundering is aimed at bolstering regional action against financial crime, cyber scams, and other transnational threats.

AML / KYC

Malaysian Consumer Group Seeks Tougher Penalties for Telcos Over Rising Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025

The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association is calling on the government to fine telcos up to MYR 50,000 for lax SIM registration procedures.