Malaysia Has Comprehensive Legal Framework On Proliferation Financing - Task Force

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for targeted financial sanctions (TFS)  related to proliferation financing (PF) pursuant to the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) and its successor resolutions.

Watchdog Upgrades Malaysia’s Illicit Finance Rating, Urges More Laundering Prosecutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) in a report published today, revealed that Malaysia has further strengthened its defences against illicit finance since 2015, notably by enhancing its legal framework and supervision of financial and non-financial sectors.

Ni Hsin Signs Hoa To Explore Acquisition Of Hy-Fresh Poultry Group

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Ni Hsin Group Bhd today signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with the intention to acquire Hy-Fresh Group, one of Malaysia’s largest fully integrated halal-certified poultry businesses.

Strengthen Corporate Remittance Procedures In Line With AMLATFPUAA - Expert

By Sevagamy Nythiananthan

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 May (Bernama) -- Malaysian financial institutions should strengthen their due diligence procedures for corporate remittances in line with existing regulations under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.

SSM Launches Access To Beneficial Ownership information, Enhances Corporate Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has launched the facility for accessing information on companies’ beneficial owners to enhance transparency in corporate practices.

Labuan IBFC Prepares For FATF Evaluation With Key Legislative Reforms 

LABUAN, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The passing of four bills under the Ministry of Finance aimed at regulating business activities in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is set to strengthen Malaysia’s standing ahead of the fourth Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation in February 2025.

Dewan Negara Passes Five Bills Related To Business Activities In Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed five bills under the Ministry of Finance related to business activities in Labuan, namely the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 and the Labuan Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024.

BNM Penalises Agrobank For Development Financial Institutions Act Non-compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) had imposed an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) of RM660,000 on Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank) for non-compliance with the Development Financial Institutions Act 2002 (DFIA).