Malaysia Revises Civil Servant Asset Rules: Raises Shareholding Limits and Includes Digital Assets in Regulatory Framework

TechFlow News: On June 20, according to The Edge Malaysia, Malaysia announced a comprehensive revision of its civil servants’ stockholding and asset declaration system. Per the latest notice issued by the Malaysian Public Service Department, civil servants may invest in shares of companies registered in Malaysia; however, their shareholding must not exceed 5% of the company’s paid-up capital or RM300,000 in total value—whichever is lower. Compared with the previous cap of RM100,000, the new regulation significantly raises the investment limit while introducing an aggregate shareholding cap. Notably, digital assets are included in the regulatory framework for the first time, and civil servants’ investment activities must adhere to principles of transparency and accountability to keep pace with the evolution of financial markets and investment instruments.