According to the 'Business Times', Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the launch of the 'Digital Asset Innovation Center' at the 2025 Sasana Symposium. This regulatory sandbox, led by Bank Negara Malaysia, will allow the testing of ringgit stablecoins, programmable payments, and other innovative applications, aiming to promote the country as a regional fintech hub. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour stated that the country is simultaneously upgrading the Rentas payment system and exploring cross-border payment connectivity and asset tokenization.