Business 24 June 2019

Malaysia to offer new visa to attract blockchain experts

The country’s government is going to use the technology to track food supply chains and could move agricultural and energy projects to the blockchain.

Tech 20 June 2019

MDEC pilot digital freelancer program to identify blockchain talent

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation will be working with immigration to bring more blockchain talent to Malaysia.

Business 5 June 2019

Malaysian securities regulator gives green light to 3 crypto exchanges

Malaysia’s Securities Commission has given permission to 3 crypto exchanges to operate, and outlawed all others.

Tech 7 May 2019

Bursa Malaysia makes first foray into blockchain for securities borrowing

The Kuala Lumpur-based stock exchange is reportedly interested in a blockchain-powered platform involving the securities borrowing and lending market.

Business 8 March 2019

Malaysia wants feedback on proposed ICO regulatory framework

Malaysia is seeking public feedback with regards to regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) and property crowdfunding.

Business 15 January 2019

Malaysia to begin regulating ICOs as securities today

Malaysia may not be clear where it stands on cryptocurrencies, but the country’s securities watchdogs now have the power to regulate certain digital assets and crypto exchanges.

Business 15 January 2019

Legal or illegal? Malaysia gov’t still undecided on cryptocurrency

The Malaysian government is still uncertain whether to make cryptocurrencies a legal entity or not. The matter is still under consideration.

Business 10 January 2019

Blockchain-based remittance service launched between Pakistan and Malaysia

Telenor, a global telecommunication giant, announced through its Pakistani subsidiary the launch of a blockchain powered cross border remittance service to Malaysia.

Business 29 November 2018

Malaysia to implement new crypto regulations by Q1 2019

The Malaysian government plans to enforce regulations for the cryptocurrency industry by the first quarter of next year.

Tech 26 September 2018

Malaysia wants to put major industries on blockchain

The Malaysian government is seeking to utilize blockchain to increase transparency, sustainability and logistical efficiency of its three largest industries—renewable energy, palm oil, and Islamic finance.

Business 6 September 2018

Malaysia’s securities regulator shuts down celebrity beauty ICO

The chief securities regulator in Malaysia has called an immediate halt to trade in the Lavidacoin (LVC), a cryptocurrency recently launched by one of the country’s foremost beauty gurus.

Tech 21 June 2018

Malaysia partners with South Korean firm for ‘Sharia-complaint’ blockchain project

The partnership will result in the exchange of blockchain information and technical expertise in order to create a blockchain platform and distributed applications (Dapp) that would be permitted under the Islamic law.