Officials can buy shares in Malaysia-incorporated companies up to 5% of paid-up capital or RM300,000, whichever is lower, while larger holdings need approval from designated authorities including the prime minister and chief secretary.
Malaysia has revised civil service rules on shareholdings and asset declarations, lifting the value limit for officials buying shares in Malaysia-incorporated companies to RM300,000 from RM100,000. The updated framework allows holdings of up to 5% of paid-up capital or RM300,000 in value, whichever is lower, while larger positions require approval from designated officials including the prime minister and chief secretary. The circular also introduces rules for digital assets, extending disclosure and compliance requirements to a category that has become more prominent in personal investing and public-sector ethics oversight.