Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has completed the renewal of credit reporting agencies’ registration certificates for 2026/2027 through the Office of the Registrar of Credit Reporting Agencies. The 10 registered agencies hold certificates valid from Sept. 15, 2026, to Sept. 14, 2027, issued under Section 14 of the Credit Reporting Agencies Act 2010. Conducting a credit reporting business without registration and a certificate issued by the registrar is an offense under Subsection 11(2) of the act. Upon conviction, offenders face a fine of up to MYR 1 million, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance confirms registration renewals for 10 credit reporting agencies for 2026/2027
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has renewed registrations for 10 credit reporting agencies, with certificates valid from Sept. 15, 2026, to Sept. 14, 2027. Operating a credit reporting business without registration and a certificate from the registrar carries penalties upon conviction of up to MYR 1 million, three years’ imprisonment, or both.