Invest in Malaysia

Banking, Finance and Exchange Administration

1. The Banking System in Malaysia

1.1 The Central Bank

1.2 Financial Institution

1.2.1 Islamic Banking Industry

1.2.2 Development Financial Institutions

1.3 Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre

2. Export Credit Refinancing

2.1 Method of Financing

2.2 Period and Amount of Financing

2.3 Repayment

3. The Securities Market in Malaysia

3.1 Securities Commission Malaysia

3.2 Bursa Malaysia

4. Offshore Financial Services

4.1 Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA)

4.2 Incentives for Offshore Financial Services

5. Foreign Exchange Administration Rules

5.1 Investments and Financial Activities by Non-Residents

5.1.1 Foreign Direct and Portfolio Investments by Non-Residents

5.1.2 Investment in Immovable Properties by Non-Residents

5.1.3 Lending in Ringgit and Foreign Currency by Non-Residents to Residents

5.1.4 Borrowing by Non-Residents from Residents

5.1.5 Issuance of Ringgit and Foreign Currency Denominated Bonds/Sukuk in Malaysia by Non-Residents

5.1.6 Hedging by Non-Residents

5.1.7 Opening ofRinggit and Foreign Currency Accounts in Malaysia by Non Residents

5.1.8 Import and Export of Ringgit and Foreign Currency by Non-Resident Travellers

5.2 Investments and Financial Activities by Residents

5.2.1 Investment in Foreign Currency Assets by Residents

5.2.2 Borrowing in Foreign Currency and Ringgit by Residents

5.2.3 Lending in Ringgit by Residents

5.2.4 Issuance of Ringgit and Foreign Currency Denominated Securities by Residents

5.2.5 Export and Import of Goods and Services by Residents

5.2.6 Opening of Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA) by Residents

5.2.7 Payment between Residents

5.2.8 Hedging by Residents

5.2.9 Import and Export of Ringgit and Foreign Currency by Resident Travellers

5.3 Dealing with Specified Persons and in Restricted Currencies

5.4 Resident Companies Accorded Special Status