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Malaysia upgraded by FATF and APG for anti-money laundering progress, recovering $8.5B from 1MDB scandal.
Malaysia has been upgraded by the FATF and APG to "Regular Follow-Up" status for its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts, reflecting significant progress since 2015.
The improvement, driven by a national strategy and strengthened legal frameworks, includes recovering RM37.63 billion in assets—15 times more than before—largely from the 1MDB scandal, with 75% tied to the case.
While investigations surged to 2,648 between 2019 and February 2025, prosecutions and convictions remain low, highlighting a gap in the justice system.
The upgrade signals growing international confidence in Malaysia’s financial integrity and governance.
Malasia mejorada por FATF y APG por el progreso en la lucha contra el lavado de dinero, recuperando $ 8.5B del escándalo 1MDB.