Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) Issues Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms Which Will Provide Transparent Fundraising for Social Impact Projects by Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), Applications for Social Exchange Platforms Started on 19th September 2025, Guidelines Include 1) Minimum of RM 500,000 Paid-up Share Capital & to Maintain Minimum of RM 500,000 Shareholders Funds, 2) Conduct Due Diligence & Critical Assessment of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), 3) NPOs Must Have Track Record, 4) NPOs to Raise Funds for Social Impact Project with Maximum 5 Years Project Duration & Not Use More than 20% of Funds Raised for Operating Costs
24th September | Hong Kong
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has issued guidelines for the new Malaysia Social Exchange Platforms, which will provide transparent fundraising for social impact projects by Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). Applications for Malaysia Social Exchange Platforms had started on 19th September 2025. The guidelines include 1) Minimum of RM 500,000 paid-up share capital & to maintain minimum of RM 500,000 shareholders funds, 2) Conduct due diligence & critical assessment of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), 3) NPOs must have track record, and 4) NPOs to raise funds for social impact project with maximum 5 years project duration & not use more than 20% of funds raised for operating costs. Announcement (19/9/25): “The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today issued the Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms (Guidelines), paving the way for the establishment of Malaysia’s first social exchange to facilitate fundraising for social impact projects. The social exchange will provide a transparent fundraising avenue for non-profit organisations (NPOs) to raise funds for eligible social impact projects, in line with Malaysia’s sustainability and inclusion agenda. The SC said the exchange would widen the role of the capital market to support fundraising for Malaysia’s third sector and instilling trust in fundraising by NPOs. The Guidelines, issued today, sets out requirements for social exchange platform operators and NPOs, including eligibility, disclosure and mandatory reporting to assure donors on how funds are utilised and the outcomes achieved. Applications to operate a social exchange opens today, 19 September 2025. Accordingly, interested NPOs may review the Guidelines to understand and prepare for participation.”
“ Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) Issues Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms Which Will Provide Transparent Fundraising for Social Impact Projects by Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), Applications for Social Exchange Platforms Started on 19th September 2025, Guidelines Include 1) Minimum of RM 500,000 Paid-up Share Capital & to Maintain Minimum of RM 500,000 Shareholders Funds, 2) Conduct Due Diligence & Critical Assessment of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), 3) NPOs Must Have Track Record, 4) NPOs to Raise Funds for Social Impact Project with Maximum 5 Years Project Duration & Not Use More than 20% of Funds Raised for Operating Costs “
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SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi: “Aligned with the priorities of the 13th Malaysia Plan, the Social Exchange ensures transparency and accountability in fundraising towards social impact projects. This will strengthen public trust and mobilise more resources towards meaningful social impact.”
Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) Issues Guidelines on Social Exchange Platforms Which Will Provide Transparent Fundraising for Social Impact Projects by Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), Applications for Social Exchange Platforms Started on 19th September 2025, Guidelines Include 1) Minimum of RM 500,000 Paid-up Share Capital & to Maintain Minimum of RM 500,000 Shareholders Funds, 2) Conduct Due Diligence & Critical Assessment of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), 3) NPOs Must Have Track Record, 4) NPOs to Raise Funds for Social Impact Project with Maximum 5 Years Project Duration & Not Use More than 20% of Funds Raised for Operating Costs
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