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BNM flags compliance failures after action against company secretary, Labuan bank

Malaysia Times desk Original: The Vibes↗ 10/23 16:21 X
BNM flags compliance failures after action against company secretary, Labuan bank
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Bank Negara Malaysia warns that lapses in suspicious transaction reporting and customer checks can expose Malaysia to financial crime

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FAILURES to report suspicious transactions and conduct proper customer checks have exposed weaknesses in Malaysia's safeguards against illicit funds, prompting Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to stress stricter compliance across professional services and financial institutions.

BNM deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said recent enforcement action against a company secretary and a Labuan investment bank demonstrated how compliance failures could create opportunities for criminals to operate.

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The Vibes
Originally published
Oct 23, 2026
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Oct 23, 2026
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