Governance in the markets: Malaysian perspective

Abstract

Purpose

To demonstrate that Malaysia has taken serious measures to improve corporate governance landscape.

Design/methodology/approach

Enforcement actions are used as a case study to show the effect of certain measures undertaken by the regulatory authorities to combat economic crime.

Findings

There was a drop in prosecutions and other enforcement actions following the introduction of compulsory directors trainings.

Research limitations/implications

Recommendations are made for a smart partnership between the government, regulators and the private sector to improve governance in the markets.

Originality/value

Corporate law and securities law require a sound framework that would promote a safe competitive and orderly market for investors in Malaysia.

Citation

Simon Shim, D. (2006), "Governance in the markets: Malaysian perspective", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 300-322. https://doi.org/10.1108/13590790610678396