Advisory & Compliance

Where regulatory clarity begins. We guide institutions, fintechs and corporations through governance, licensing and regulatory obligations, with confidence and precision.

Advisory and compliance support is provided to help clients operate confidently within Malaysia’s complex legal and regulatory framework. Emphasis is placed on preventative measures, risk mitigation and structured compliance controls across various sectors.

Clients are routinely guided on matters involving licensing, corporate governance, AML/CFT requirements, personal data protection and regulatory reporting. Special focus is also placed on aligning internal policies and procedures with evolving regulatory obligations and industry standards.

With advisory services tailored to meet the expectations of regulators and stakeholders alike, we ensure that legal and compliance risk exposure is reduced while strategic operations are supported by sound foundations.

Capabilities

Advised and represented Rupali Bank PLC., a state-owned commercial bank in Bangladesh in its proposed application to the Central Bank of Malaysia for Class B remittance licence.
Advised and represented UQPay Technology (SG) Pte Ltd, a digital payment solution provider company headquartered in Singapore in its proposed application to the Central Bank of Malaysia for MSB licence.

Advised and represented Guavapay Limited, a Small Electronic Money Institution (EMI) registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom on the incorporation of Labuan company, setting up of digital asset exchange and application to the Labuan Financial Services Authority for Labuan Money Broking Business licence.
Advised and represented NexStox Inc. in its investment scheme involving tokenization of durian plantations by way of issuance of preference shares and Securities Token Offering.
Advised and represented a HK-based family office in setting up of a Labuan investment company including preparation of Information Memorandum and application of Labuan Money Broking Business and Labuan Credit Token Business licence from the Labuan Financial Services Authority for tokenisation of real estates.
Advised and represented a private mutual fund for RMI MY Ltd, a certified Labuan fund manager by providing comprehensive guidance on structuring the fund as an Investment Limited Partnership.

Advised and represented Beez Fintech Sdn Bhd, an approved merchant acquirer company as its outsourced compliance function which involves advisory, review and drafting of P&P for all regulations applicable to a merchant acquirer company.
Advised and performed compliance reviews and risk assessment on various Business/Support Units in a financial institution to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Countering Proliferation Financing (CPF) and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) for Financial Institutions, as well as Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Foreign Exchange Policy, Corporate Governance, Personal Data Protection and other Bank Negara Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia guidelines.
Advised Peer2Peer Fintech Solutions S.R.O., a Virtual Asset Service Provider licensed by the Financial Analytical Office of the Czech Republic for compliance with regulations pertaining to AML, CFT and CPF.
Advised Sinegy DAX Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian Digital Assets Exchange registered with the SC for compliance with regulations pertaining to AML, CFT and CPF, Foreign Exchange and Recognised Markets requirements.
Advised and acted for Pitch Platforms Sdn Bhd (“pitchIN”), Malaysia’s leading equity & token crowdfunding and digital fundraising platform, in connection with its expansion into Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Financing (both conventional and Shariah-compliant). Our work includes the drafting of the full P2P Lending Rulebook, development of the Credit Scoring Framework, preparation of complete legal documentation for both Working Capital Financing and Invoice Financing and providing continuous regulatory advisory on compliance with the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Recognised Market Operators (RMO) Guidelines, particularly Chapter 14.
Advised and acted for AIM Solutions Group Berhad’s subsidiary in drafting, negotiating, and completing a full suite of foundational legal documents for a newly established online platform known as “LIQUID” for the sale and purchase of pawnbroking and Ar Rahnu debt rights. Our scope of work covered the preparation and completion of the Joint Venture cum Shareholders’ Agreement (JVSHA), the Seller/Buyer Master Participation Agreement (SMPA/BMPA) and the Master Deed of Trust (MDOT) together with all ancillary documents required for the legal and operational framework of the platform.

Advised and represented a multilevel marketing company, Saudagaar Asia Sdn Bhd on regulatory compliance with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) for obtaining a Direct Sales Licence under the Direct Sales and Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act 1993 [Act 500] including multi-level marketing (MLM) obligations under relevant laws and guidelines. The licence was successfully secured on 2 September 2025 enabling the Company to expand its entrepreneurship-driven MLM framework now comprising over 90,000 members nationwide.
Advised and represented a new Islamic Peer-to-Peer Financing platform operator for application to the Securities Commission Malaysia to be registered as a Recognised Market Operator. Our scope of work includes drafting of internal policies and frameworks as well as advising on the applicable laws and regulations.
Advised a Japanese owned company in its business arrangement with the supplier and contractor in relation to the supply of medical equipment to the Ministry of Health, Malaysia. Our scope of work includes reviewing the government’s procurements policies and guidelines as well as advising on the client’s legal documentation.
Advising a Malaysian entity for its franchising agreement for development and operation of US-fast food restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Our scope of work includes drafting of franchising agreement as well as advising on compliance with franchise laws in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
Advised Trambellir Sdn Bhd, a wellness marketing company in Malaysia on advertisement of health and wellness related services for Malaysian and international consumers. Our scope of work includes reviewing and drafting of internal policies and frameworks, assisting clients with its correspondences with the authorities and advising on applicable laws and regulations.
Advised Unicoin DCX Limited on the full renewal of its regulated business activities in Labuan, including the formulation of a new business plan, the preparation of a comprehensive legal opinion on the Company’s updated commercial direction, and the end-to-end submission to the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA) for a change of licensed business activities.
Acted for a high net worth individual in the setting up of a discretionary investment fund in Labuan through European Credit Investment Bank Ltd. (“ECIB”), a licensed Labuan investment bank. The engagement covered limited legal due diligence on ECIB’s licensing status, strategic advisory on the structure of the investment fund and the drafting, review and negotiation of key fund documents including the investment management agreement.

Advised FINAS in relation to the Amendments of the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation Act 1981 [Act 244] and the Regulations [FINAS A/2/49 Vol 11] and FINAS Guidelines.

Advised and represented Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia, a statutory body established under Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia Act 2010 [Act 717] for the sponsorship of the “Liga Super”, “Piala FA” and “Piala Malaysia” events and as the venue / Stadium Rasmi Liga Malaysia sponsor worth
RM2 million, sublease of its land with lease consideration of RM10 million and other day-to-day operations.
Advised Monetary Token Foundation on the legality, regulatory classification and feasibility of the HKDM Rewards Token under the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA) regulatory framework including but not limited to the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act 2010
and other applicable guidelines.
Acted for Universiti Putra Malaysia in a debt recovery exercise involving recipients of the Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) / Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) who failed to fulfil scholarship obligations and subsequently defaulted on repayment. Our work includes issuing Notices of Demand to 17 defaulting GRF/GRA recipients, conducting searches including Cabutan Daftar Alamat and bankruptcy checks, reviewing UPM’s payment and scholarship records and preparing civil recovery proceedings.

Key Contacts

Fakhrul Fadzilah

Partner / Head of Advisory & Compliance

fakhrul@nzchambers.com

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Suzanne Kurian

Senior Associate

suzanne@nzchambers.com

Husna Shariff

Associate

husna@nzchambers.com

Zaim Musshakirin

Associate

zaim@nzchambers.com

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