The regulatory framework for attracting family offices to Malaysia will be announced by the government during this year's budget announcement, according to Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Seri Awang Adek Hussin.

Regulatory framework for setting up family offices to be unveiled in this year's budget announcement

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) running into a deficit in 2023 has pushed the regulator into questioning its financial sustainability and engaging the government towards a potential review of its fee structure to beef up its revenue.

SC in talks with govt to review fee structure in bid to address annual deficits 

The Securities Commission (SC) said it has begun to investigate unlisted companies and entities offering cash trust products and flagged concerns of potential violations of capital market laws.

SC probing firms offering cash trusts, flags concerns of possible law breaches

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Securities Commission (SC) recorded its largest net operating deficit in at least a decade in 2023, amid weak market activity as expenses rose while other income, such as from penalties, was sharply lower from a year earlier.

SC posts widest operating deficit in over a decade amid weak market activity

Malaysian investment funds remain resilient to liquidity shock as their existing liquidity profile is enough to weather sustained large redemptions, according to the Securities Commission (SC).

Malaysian investment funds remain resilient to liquidity shock, says SC

The Securities Commission (SC) said it has raised supervision of Malaysian operators of digital asset exchanges amid declining daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies.

SC intensifies oversight on digital asset exchange operators even as daily trading volume dips

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) observed an increase in the number of complaints and enquiries in 2023, mainly about scams and unlicensed activities, according to the regulator's annual report released on Monday.

SC: Complaints about scams, unlicensed activities continued to rise in 2023

The domestic capital market is projected to remain orderly throughout 2024, supported by robust macroeconomic factors, abundant domestic liquidity, and a facilitative capital market framework, according to Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

SC says Malaysia’s capital market to remain stable this year, but warns of volatility from external headwinds

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) reviewed 76 suspected breaches of securities law in 2023, 41% of which were related to disclosure breaches, securities fraud and unlicensed activities.

SC reviewed 76 suspected breaches of securities law in 2023 and initiated 19 probes

The Securities Commission (SC) is urging public-listed companies (PLCs) to make concerted transition efforts as advanced economies raise the number of environmental, sustainability, and governance (ESG) policies.

SC urges listed companies to make concerted transition efforts, flags rising ESG risks

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Japan's competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country's antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Japan's antitrust watchdog expected to find Google guilty of violating country's law in search case, Nikkei reports

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Qatar will stop shipping gas to the EU if member states strictly enforce a new law cracking down on forced labour and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times (FT) in an interview published on Sunday.

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

(Dec 22): One of China’s leading developers is now on authorities’ radar for default risk. A major Hong Kong builder is asking lenders to extend loans. Another industry peer is selling an iconic but largely empty mall in Beijing.

China property flare-ups resurface as crisis enters fifth year

(Dec 22): Indonesia claimed victory after Apple Inc offered to increase its investment in the country to US$1 billion (RM4.50 billion) to get President Prabowo Subianto’s government to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16s. The win may be short-lived.

Apple’s US$1b investment may be fleeting win for Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Madani government has implemented strategic initiatives throughout 2024, to drive long-term prosperity for the people and the nation.

2024 economic highlights: Madani government drives long-term prosperity — Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec), owned by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Asia CEO Community.

Qube Integrated inks MOU with Asia CEO Community, unveils Mitec card

BEIJING (Dec 22): China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric-vehicle (EV) brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), betting that it would help the company overcome European Union (EU) tariffs.

China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in 1H2025

(Dec 22): The European Central Bank (ECB) will go on lowering borrowing costs in 2025, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic.

ECB rate cuts will continue next year, Vujcic tells Croatian state broadcaster

(Dec 22): Cocoa’s rally has soared past all major commodities in 2024, and there’s little sign the tight supply and fragile trading landscape that prompted its near-vertical trajectory are in for a fast fix.

Cocoa caps 2024 as biggest commodity winner. It’s not over yet

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 22): The Early Schooling Aid (BAP) will extended to Form 6 students starting from the 2025/2026 schooling session, with each receiving RM150, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Early schooling aid extended to Form 6 students

(Dec 22):&nbsp;One of China’s leading developers is now on authorities’ radar for default risk. A major Hong Kong builder is asking lenders to extend loans. Another industry peer is selling an iconic but largely empty mall in Beijing.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Health Ministry (MOH) does not take lightly the resignation of more than 6,000 doctors over the past five years.

MOH does not take lightly resignation of over 6,000 doctors over past five years — Dzulkefly

(Dec 22):&nbsp;Indonesia claimed victory after Apple Inc offered to increase its investment in the country to US$1 billion (RM4.50 billion) to get President Prabowo Subianto’s government to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16s. The win may be short-lived.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Malaysia is intensifying efforts to deepen economic and cultural ties with Iran, identifying Gilan province as another key hub for collaboration.

Malaysia strengthens ties with Iran, eyes Gilan province as key collab hub

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Madani&nbsp;government has implemented strategic initiatives throughout 2024, to drive long-term prosperity for the people and the nation.

JAKARTA (Dec 22): Indonesian police have detained 18 personnel suspected of extorting Malaysian nationals who attended the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) concert in Kemayoran, North Jakarta.

18 cops detained for alleged extortion of Malaysian fans at Djakarta Warehouse Project concert

(Dec 22): Cocoa’s rally has soared past all major commodities in 2024, and there’s little sign the tight supply and fragile trading landscape that prompted its near-vertical trajectory are in for a fast fix.

BEIJING (Dec 22): China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric-vehicle (EV) brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), betting that it would help the company overcome European Union (EU) tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting on Saturday with local and foreign media practitioners to convey the latest developments about the country's direction related to government policies, as well as various current and future issues in Malaysia.&nbsp;

PM conveys country’s development, direction, policies, current and future issues to media practitioners

KUCHING (Dec 21): A supply interruption caused by generator trip at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) on Saturday afternoon has been fully restored to affected consumers in certain parts of Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.

Sarawak Energy: Partial power outage fully restored

ANKARA (Dec 22): Türkiye will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns about US-allied Kurdish groups it views as terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday (Dec 21).

Türkiye will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says

BENGALURU (Dec 21): Stellantis&nbsp;has reversed its decision to lay off about 1,100 employees at an Ohio Jeep plant, less than three weeks after the abrupt resignation of chief executive Carlos Tavares, the Franco-Italian automaker said late on Saturday.

Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs weeks after CEO's abrupt departure

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec), owned by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Asia CEO Community.

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 22): The&nbsp;Early Schooling Aid (BAP) will extended to Form 6 students starting from the 2025/2026 schooling session, with each receiving RM150, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

(Dec 21):&nbsp;A Starbucks Corp&nbsp;strike of unionised baristas has spread to three more cities in the US, disrupting service during the final days of the crucial holiday season.

Starbucks baristas from three more US cities to join strike

(Dec 22):&nbsp;President-elect Donald Trump selected billionaire Tilman Fertitta as his ambassador to Italy, enlisting a prominent businessman and one-time reality television star for a prime diplomatic post.

Trump taps billionaire restaurateur Fertitta as Italy envoy

(Dec 21):&nbsp;Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that&nbsp; she has removed her name from consideration to replace outgoing US&nbsp;Senator Marco Rubio.

Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Rubio in US Senate

(Dec 22):&nbsp;The European Central Bank (ECB) will go on lowering borrowing costs in 2025, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic.

SC 2023 Annual Report

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