![SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700627047_Scam.jpg)
SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams
According to SC, these scams are usually timed with upcoming IPO listings published on Bursa Malaysia's website.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![US SPACs give attractive returns to Malaysian companies - ARC Group US SPACs give attractive returns to Malaysian companies - ARC Group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715828500_sergiocamarero.jpg)
US SPACs give attractive returns to Malaysian companies - ARC Group
ARC Group's Sergio Camarero said investors are looking at emerging markets to find more attractive returns.
Thu May 16 2024
![M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708316175_Duitjutakela.jpg)
M'sia mulls giving full tax exemption on emergency PRS withdrawals
Malaysia is considering to provide full tax exemptions on withdrawal from private retirement scheme (PRS) funds for emergency purposes.
Wed May 08 2024
![Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712641245_PolisJohor.jpg)
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![SC: Hap2py not authorised to operate P2P in Malaysia SC: Hap2py not authorised to operate P2P in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705894539_TBsuruhanjayaseku.jpg)
SC: Hap2py not authorised to operate P2P in Malaysia
Securities Commission M'sia has placed Hap2py on Investor Alert List, blocking its multiple websites and issuing a cease-and-desist notice.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![SC working on next iteration of SRI Taxonomy - Chairman SC working on next iteration of SRI Taxonomy - Chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698034288_AwangAdekHussin.jpg)
SC working on next iteration of SRI Taxonomy - Chairman
Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin said the move would provide greater guidance to the industry.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![SC sees rapid increase in scam complaints since pandemic SC sees rapid increase in scam complaints since pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684736630_SuruhanjayaSekuriti.jpg)
SC sees rapid increase in scam complaints since pandemic
Jawahar Ali Ameer Ali said perpetrators use sponsored FB ads, fake websites and create Telegram groups to promote investment packages.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![SC alerts public on unauthorised usage of its name and logo SC alerts public on unauthorised usage of its name and logo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633628390_SCM.jpg)
SC alerts public on unauthorised usage of its name and logo
Two companies identified using the SC's name and logo in promotional materials for cash trust investment products without permission.
Mon Aug 14 2023
![PM to launch MADANI Economy: Empowering the People tomorrow PM to launch MADANI Economy: Empowering the People tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690338006_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM to launch "MADANI Economy: Empowering the People" tomorrow
The launch will be held at the Securities Commission's headquarters in Putrajaya at 9 am tomorrow.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Govt hopes pressure on ringgit will reduce after US debt ceiling issue is resolved - Ahmad Maslan Govt hopes pressure on ringgit will reduce after US debt ceiling issue is resolved - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81685074140_TBAHMADMASLANjpg.jpg)
Govt hopes pressure on ringgit will reduce after US debt ceiling issue is resolved - Ahmad Maslan
The pressure on the ringgit against the US dollar is hoped to lessen when the US debt ceiling issue is resolved over the next few days.
Wed May 31 2023
![Malaysia records significant rise in online fraud cases Malaysia records significant rise in online fraud cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676007826_hackergeneric.jpg)
Malaysia records significant rise in online fraud cases
Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin said that, between 2020 and 2022, the total number of fraud-related complaints rose by 100 per cent.
Fri May 26 2023
![Wahed Technologies renews pledge on ESG, moves Malaysia HQ to Bluedome Mines Wahed Technologies renews pledge on ESG, moves Malaysia HQ to Bluedome Mines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681094785_TBWahedlaunch.jpg)
Wahed Technologies renews pledge on ESG, moves Malaysia HQ to Bluedome Mines
Concurrently, Wahed is also announcing that it is launching its Malaysian Headquarters at Bluedome Mines
Mon Apr 10 2023
![SC reminds public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus SC reminds public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665733438_DrAwangAdek.jpg)
SC reminds public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus
Awang Adek said there has been increasing use of "celebrities or influencers" to promote retail investment offerings on social media.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![Govt proposes tax exemption to encourage more women to return to work Govt proposes tax exemption to encourage more women to return to work](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/41515872545_CorporateMeeting.jpg)
Govt proposes tax exemption to encourage more women to return to work
Tengku Zafrul said the Securities Commission Malaysia will introduce a special training programme to enhance women skills.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![52 pct of top 100 listed companies achieve 30 pct women participation in BOD - SC 52 pct of top 100 listed companies achieve 30 pct women participation in BOD - SC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650791132_TBSuruhanjayaSekuri.jpg)
52 pct of top 100 listed companies achieve 30 pct women participation in BOD - SC
SC's Awang Adek said under Budget 2022, all listed companies are required to have at least one woman director on their boards.
Fri Sep 23 2022