2022-10-26
The Securities Commission Malaysia issued these guidelines to establish the regulatory framework for the issuance, offer, and subscription of corporate bonds and sukuk to retail investors. The document mandates specific eligibility criteria, credit rating requirements, trustee obligations, and Shariah compliance standards for issuers and responsible parties. It further outlines the approval process, continuous disclosure obligations, and additional requirements for specific instruments such as SRI-linked sukuk and ASEAN bonds.