The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has introduced the country’s first Social Exchange as part of efforts to widen access to social impact financing.
The platform, called Impakrintas, has been operational since 19 February 2026.
It allows non-profit organisations to raise donations for eligible social impact projects through a regulated channel while giving donors more visibility over funding opportunities.
Eight non-profit organisations have joined the platform so far.
Their projects cover healthcare access, early intervention and health education for youth, food security, inclusive livelihoods and environmental sustainability, with a focus on underserved and vulnerable communities.
The government has allocated a RM2 million grant to support eligible non-profit organisations on the platform.
Administered by the SC, the grant will help partially cover onboarding and fundraising costs.
Three corporate donors have also committed RM60,000 through the Social Exchange. Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad donated RM30,000 to YOKUK Foundation, while Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia donated RM25,000 to the same organisation.
Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad donated RM5,000 to Pertubuhan Tindakan Wanita Islam Malaysia.
The Social Exchange is a key deliverable under the Capital Market Masterplan 2026 to 2030 Sustainability Pillar.
It also supports national priorities including the 13th Malaysia Plan by encouraging public and private sector participation in social impact financing.
SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi said,
“By providing a regulated and transparent ecosystem, we are not just facilitating donations, we are also building trust.
This platform ensures that every ringgit is accounted for and every project delivers a meaningful social return,” he said.
He added that the Social Exchange would gradually expand to include social enterprises and community-based initiatives while exploring other market-based channels that support social and climate-resilient outcomes.
Donations made through the Social Exchange are eligible for tax treatment under subsection 44(6) and paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 6 of the Income Tax Act 1967, benefiting both donors and non-profit organisations raising funds through the platform.
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