
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE INCENTIVES
Incentives
The Malaysian sustainable finance ecosystem is supported by comprehensive sets of guidelines and frameworks conceptualised and implemented by its financial regulators, together with various incentives for stakeholders. In efforts to create a conducive ecosystem and promote sustainable financing, several incentives are in place to attract issuers.
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Securities Commission Malaysia (administered by Capital Markets Malaysia) |
Covers costs incurred by issuers on independent expert reviews of sustainable sukuk issuances, as well as tax incentives for the recipient over 5 years, up to YA 2025. | 90% of costs up to a maximum of RM300,000 |
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Securities Commission Malaysia | A list of available tax deductions and stamp duty exemptions on Islamic capital market sectors of products and services. | Differs |
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Bank Negara Malaysia | The RM2 billion fund helps SMEs with capital expenditure or working capital to initiate or facilitate the transition to low carbon and sustainable operations such as improving energy efficiency, increasing use of sustainable materials, or obtaining sustainability certification, among others. |
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