---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "southeast_asia", "fatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["MY", "MYS"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--malaysia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.sc.com.my"
    url: "https://www.sc.com.my"
    type: "official"
  - name: "https://www.bnm.gov.my"
    url: "https://www.bnm.gov.my"
    type: "official"
---

#  Malaysia (MY) — Crypto Regulation

> Malaysia has a clear regulatory framework for digital assets under the Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) (Digital Currency and Digital Token) Order 2019, regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). The country supports innovation through initiatives like regulatory sandboxes and public consultations on tokenisation frameworks.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | High |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|southeast asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--myr|MYR]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (no capital gains tax on crypto for individuals) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 24% corporate tax (may apply if crypto is trading stock) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--sc|SC]] / BNM |
| Framework | Capital Markets and Services (Prescription of Securities) (Digital Currency and Digital Token) Order 2019 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $100,000 - $500,000 (RM 500,000 - RM 2,000,000 minimum capital) |
| Timeline | 6-12 months |

Licensing is regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia with specific licenses for digital asset service providers. The process is structured but requires compliance with AML and capital market regulations.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| [[concept--fatf|FATF]] Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under the regulatory scope of the Securities Commission Malaysia, requiring compliance with existing capital market laws and AML regulations.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the digital asset framework and must comply with securities laws and AML requirements.

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.063/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a growing renewable energy share. Infrastructure supports data centers and mining operations, especially in urban areas.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 47/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | open |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.sc.com.my](https://www.sc.com.my)
- [https://www.bnm.gov.my](https://www.bnm.gov.my)