REGULATION

To ensure trust and confidence in the capital market, the SC regulates the capital market based on the principles of transparency and proportionality to commensurate with the risks posed.

We actively update and enforce our regulations and securities laws to ensure that the capital market operates in a fair and orderly manner as well as to reduce systemic risks. Here you will find a list of our Acts, guidelines, consultation papers, frequently asked questions on our regulations, technical notes, updates on our enforcement actions as well as licensing information.

acts

TECHNICAL NOTES, PRACTICE NOTES AND CIRCULARS

Enforcement

Latest on Regulation

30 January 2026

Practice Note 1/2026: Offering of Broking Services for Digital Assets

This Practice Note is issued pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Service Act 2007. It is applicable to the Capital Market Services Licence (CMSL) holders as set out below:

CMSL holder for dealing in securities; and
CMSL holder for dealing in securities restricted to listed securities.

2 January 2026

SC Fee Structure 2026

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) would like to announce that its new fee structure has come into effect, 1 January 2026. This follows the coming into force of the Capital Markets and Services (Fees) Regulations 2025.

Following consultations with the Ministry of Finance and the industry, the SC has agreed to moderate the implementation of the revised fees with a three-year transitional period from 2026 to 2028. This approach is based on prevailing market conditions and will ensure an orderly transition for the industry.

The SC remains committed to safeguarding the long-term sustainability and integrity of Malaysia’s capital market while maintaining a fair and well-regulated environment.

For further details, please refer to the following links:

12 December 2025

Discussion Paper on Corporate Governance Framework - Strengthening Governance Practices and Driving Behavioural Shifts for Sustainable Value Creation

The SC invites feedback on the proposals set out in this Discussion Paper. Comments are due by 6 February 2026 and will only be received when submitted at https://www.sc.com.my/discussionpaper-on-cg-frameworks.

9 October 2025

Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme

The SFO Incentive Scheme, spearheaded by the SC for the Ministry of Finance (MOF), aims to position Malaysia as a premier wealth management hub for family offices.

19 September 2025

Social Exchange Platforms

The Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms (Guidelines) is issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) pursuant to section 377 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 (CMSA).

30 June 2025

SC Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Enhancements to the Framework for Digital Asset Exchange

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on proposed enhancements to its regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).

25 June 2025

ACSR Invites Public Feedback on Proposed Framework on Sustainability Assurance

The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), today published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.

24 June 2025

Product Governance

The Guidelines on Product Governance requires product issuers and product distributors to take into account investors’ interest when designing and distributing unlisted capital products, reflecting this in its controls, policies and procedures.