Malaysia

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SIDC Partners CASI to Boost ASEAN Sustainable Finance Talent

By Editors | 30/07/2025

The partnership aims to advance regional sustainable finance education, coinciding with the launch of a new advanced certification for capital market professionals.

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia: Sustainability to Anchor New Capital Market Masterplan

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

The focus of CMP4 will be on mobilising capital for energy transition, climate adaptation, and resilience in alignment with national and ASEAN-level climate goals.

Market Infrastructure

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.

Fintech / Regtech

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.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Launches New ESG Body to Facilitate Green Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

SEAM will connect firms with ESG solution providers and help members access sustainable finance through verified performance data.

Malaysia’s Finance Ministry Rejects Call to Postpone SST Expansion

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/07/2025

The expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax, which came into effect on 1 July, includes commission- and fee-based financial services.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Signals Shift to Mandatory Corporate Governance Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The SC is reviewing its corporate governance code, with a new version due in 2026 that could introduce compulsory requirements for listed firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Carbon Exchange Set to Host First Renewable Energy Auction

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/07/2025

BCX and UEM Lestra target November 2025 for pilot auction enabling transparent bidding for corporate green electricity contracts.