The Securities Commission wants to increase Malaysian companies’ presence in the MSCI Index by helping them understand global investment trends, especially passive funds.

SC targets higher MSCI Index weight for Malaysia through 'My Value Up' programme

Malaysia’s capital market regulator Securities Commission (SC) said it may make compliance with the guidelines under its newly launched “My Value Up” programme mandatory by 2028 or 2029, if listed companies fail to show any improvements in performance and governance. 

While the initiative is currently voluntary, a compulsory approach remains an option should the 88 participating companies fail to comply with guidelines that will be issued later, according to SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

‘My Value Up’ guidelines may turn mandatory if listed firms fail to improve, says SC

As interest from the wealthy continue to pour in, Malaysia is on track to have family offices managing assets worth RM2 billion out of a special zone in Forest City by the end of 2026.

Forest City still drawing strong interests from family office, says SC

Malaysia’s capital market regulator Securities Commission (SC) said it cannot act on “corporate mafia” allegations if they fall outside securities laws.

SC chairman says 'corporate mafia' claims mostly criminal, outside its scope

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has flagged rising competition from regional exchanges as a growing risk to the dominance of crude palm oil futures (FCPO), the main global benchmark for palm oil prices since 1980.

SC flags rising regional competition as risk to FCPO global benchmark status

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said the risk of a sudden and large-scale exit of foreign investors from the local bourse remains low.

SC says sudden and large-scale exit of foreign funds unlikely  

A sharp sell-off by institutional investors would only dent the FBM KLCI, according to a stress test by Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

The Capital Market Stability Review 2025 found that even in a worst-case scenario — where fund managers sell RM6.85 billion in a single day, about twice the average daily trading value in 2025 — the benchmark index would fall by just 102.3 points or 6.35% to 1,509.58.

Institutional sell-off unlikely to rattle KLCI; SC stress test shows 6.35% downside cap

As local stocks lose prominence in global investors’ portfolios, Malaysia has to urgently increase the quality and scale of large-cap companies while pushing into higher-growth sectors.

Malaysia needs to take urgent steps to boost quality, scale of large-cap stocks — SC

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) had 64 ongoing investigation cases at the end of last year, primarily looking into corporate misconduct, manipulation and insider trading.

SC had 64 active probes at end-2025

KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): Complaints and enquiries the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) received from the public are on the rise, a trend the capital market regulator observed as greater public awareness and scepticism.

Rising public complaints and enquiries show greater public awareness, scepticism — SC

KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): A total of three firms and eight individual auditors faced sanctions from the Securities Commission’s (SC) Audit Oversight Board (AOB) for non-compliance in 2025.

Audit watchdog sanctioned three firms, eight auditors for non-compliance in 2025

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recorded its largest net operating deficit in more than a decade in 2025, weighed by weaker market activity.

SC posts largest operating deficit in over a decade of RM66.61m in 2025 

Gold climbed almost 2% from a near-six-week low on Thursday, as investors reassessed their positions after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) first rate hike in three years, and the US dollar and oil prices eased.

Gold rises as traders reassess positions after Fed rate hike, oil rally eases

Corporate treasury teams in Malaysia are bullish about artificial intelligence (AI) and digital currencies — more so than their regional peers, based on their optimism and adoption intent — even as they grapple with legacy infrastructure hurdles, according to a report by HSBC.

Treasury teams in Malaysia bullish about AI and digital currencies — HSBC

On Sept 8, a technical failure at Britain's air-traffic control provider NATS disrupted about 2,000 flights over two days and stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers. NATS ruled out a cyberattack. The fault was fixed within hours, but disruption continued as aircraft and crews were left out of position.

Opinion: The next infrastructure failure may leave no wreckage

Australia is considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces due to privacy and security concerns, in what it said could be the first ban of its kind.

Australia considers banning use of smart glasses in govt buildings

China has privately asked Tehran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after an appeal to Beijing by Saudi Arabia following the Iran-backed group's military blitz in the past week, according to three Iranian sources familiar with the matter.

China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal — Reuters

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) has been recognised as “Malaysia’s Best Bank for SMEs” by global financial magazine publisher Euromoney.

Alliance Bank bags Euromoney award for Malaysia’s best bank for SMEs

Britain's King Charles warned artificial intelligence (AI) executives on Thursday of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands and said sufficient safeguards were needed before it becomes "too late".

King Charles warns AI leaders of existential risks if technology falls into wrong hands

As Chinese automakers search Europe for production sites ahead of expected EU local content rules, BYD's European adviser says he's always running into rivals' executives in airport lounges on the same quest.

Chinese automakers scour Europe for factories ahead of EU local content rules, says BYD adviser

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against slash-and-burn land clearances, branding the practice "ecological terrorism", as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks.

Indonesian president calls for stricter sanctions against forest fire perpetrators

The Madani government has expanded electricity bill protection for domestic users from 600 kilowatt-hours (kWh) to 800 kWh a month, effective for electricity consumption from September to Dec 31, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.

Electricity bill protection for domestic users expanded to 800 kWh — Anwar

Over the past two years, I have occasionally written about some of the people I regard as role models in Malaysia's plantation and palm oil journey — Tun Dr Lim Keng Yaik, Tun Raja Muhammad Alias Raja Muhammad Ali, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, Tan Sri Datuk Dr Augustine Ong Soon Hock, Datuk Boon Weng Siew, fondly remembered as “Uncle Boon”, MR&nbsp;Chandran and Mahbob Abdullah, among others.

Opinion: Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian — the planter, the steward and the next row

AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) fell on Thursday to the lowest in nearly four years amid mounting concerns over the low-cost airline’s financial health.

AirAsia falls to near four-year low amid concerns over financial health

The ringgit on Thursday depreciated to its lowest level in nearly three months amid broad-based greenback strength at a time of rising US interest rates.

Ringgit approaches three-month low as Fed rate hike strengthens dollar

Malaysia’s struggling bond market may see an outflow of Japanese capital as its yield premium shrinks.

Malaysia’s battered bonds face growing risk of Japan fund exodus

Analysts say now is a good opportunity to buy and accumulate YTL Power International Bhd's (KL:YTLPOWR) shares, given the recent pullback and the company's&nbsp;reservation of four new gas turbines amid a global backlog.

YTL Power worth accumulating on pullback and new gas turbines — analysts

Pestec International Bhd (KL:PESTEC) said the Kuala Lumpur High Court has extended an injunction preventing its China-based supplier Shandong Power Equipment Co Ltd (SPECO) from enforcing an undated corporate guarantee against the group.

Pestec wins High Court order preventing Chinese supplier from enforcing corporate guarantee

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or better known as Papagomo, has failed to obtain a stay of a High Court judgement in May that had ordered him to pay RM280,000 in damages for defaming former finance minister Lim Guan Eng and his son Clint Lim Way Chau six years ago.

Papagomo fails to obtain stay of damages payment to Guan Eng, son

&nbsp;Pioneer Heat Holdings Bhd (KL:PIONEER) ended its ACE Market debut on Thursday 5 sen, or 20%, higher than its initial public offering price of 25 sen. &nbsp;

Pioneer Heat ends ACE Market debut 20% above IPO price

The judge presiding over the SRC International Sdn Bhd and 1Malaysia Development Bhd suits against Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the suit filed by Muhammed Yusoff Rawther against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be&nbsp;transferred to Ipoh.

Judge hearing Yusoff Rawther suit against PMX, and SRC, 1MDB suits to be transferred to Ipoh

The government has agreed to expand the Budi Madani Diesel&nbsp;eligibility transfer facility, allowing registered owners of private diesel vehicles to transfer their eligibility to any eligible actual user,&nbsp;effective immediately.

Budi Diesel: Govt now allows eligibility transfer to any eligible actual user

Singapore’s push to become a major gold hub is gaining momentum, with DBS Group Holdings Ltd&nbsp;adding bullion storage capacity and other banks considering similar moves.

Singapore’s gold hub plan gets lift with DBS vault expansion

CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (KL:CCK) is no longer a ‘buy’ amid slower-than-expected recovery from a fire incident at one of its plants in Indonesia, said an analyst.

CCK Consolidated no longer a ‘buy’ as Indonesian plant fire leaves lasting burn — analyst

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has confirmed that the state executive council recognises the proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Bernama reported.

Negeri Sembilan MB confirms state govt recognises removal of Tuanku Muhriz

An individual who relies only on a fixed salary will eventually reach a ceiling.

My Say: PETRONAS: Our hope for Malaysian global champions

Huawei Technologies Co is set to unveil new artificial intelligence (AI) technology this week in defiance of US export control curbs, advancing its ambition to replace Nvidia Corp in China and compete on the global stage.

Huawei set to unveil AI chips to match Nvidia 

US President Donald Trump said he still had confidence in Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman Kevin Warsh and criticised what he said is a “hostile” board even after the central bank unanimously defied his calls to lower borrowing costs.

Trump backs Warsh, faults ‘hostile’ Fed board for rate hike

Malaysia has delayed the mandatory reasonable&nbsp;assurance requirements&nbsp;of&nbsp;applicable entities&nbsp;on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by a year.&nbsp;

Malaysia delays reasonable assurance requirements on greenhouse gas emissions by a year

Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) is expanding its property development pipeline in Johor with two residential projects scheduled for launch in the second half of 2026.

Mah Sing expands Johor pipeline; tops out M Minori

A total of 30 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 5pm on Thursday.

Haze: Unhealthy air in 30 areas nationwide as of 5pm

The Madani government has expanded electricity bill protection for domestic users from 600 kilowatt-hours (kWh) to 800 kWh a month, effective for electricity consumption from September to Dec 31, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.

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