KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 differs from past plans in its scope and reassessment due to the speed of change brought by digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and investor expectations.
Securities Commission (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said the masterplan would address the diverse needs of stakeholders and the nation, allowing for adaptation to rapidly changing circumstances.
“In our plan, there are many non-traditional capital market areas. However, we feel it has to be wide enough to address the rapidly changing needs of stakeholders and the nation as a whole,” he said during the launch of the CMP today, which is in its fourth iteration.
Mohammad Faiz said regulatory and governance excellence will also be emphasised to improve time-to-market and reduce friction for market players in getting things done.
He said that investors should be treated equally in disputes and compensated fairly, regardless of the products they invest in.
“We must be able to anticipate what investors wish to see in 20 years, as expectations are changing. Our intermediaries must also start the groundwork for a future-ready capital market today,” said Mohammad Faiz.
He also said that underpinning the masterplan is the Islamic Capital Market (ICM), where responsibilities are entrusted to meet the expectations of the ummah in Malaysia.
“We look forward to collaborating with Bank Negara, Bursa Malaysia, and other stakeholders to enhance shariah governance and explore products and innovations that exemplify Halal Toyyib while better reflecting commercial expectations and the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah,” said Mohammad Faiz.
Malaysia’s capital market stood at RM4.3 trillion as of December 2025, and SC aims to expand the capital market by RM1.5 trillion to RM2 trillion over five years, lifting its size to RM5.8 trillion-RM6.3 trillion under CMP 2026–2030.
Meanwhile, in a statement, SC said the CMP is anchored on four broad but interconnected themes of vibrancy, inclusivity, sustainability and regional opportunities.
On vibrancy, the CMP seeks to significantly enhance Malaysia’s market valuations, trading activity and access for companies seeking capital.
For inclusivity, the masterplan aims to ensure all Malaysians benefit equitably from the nation’s growth, and “raise the floor” by broadening access to the capital market products and services for long-term wealth creation.
In support of Malaysia’s sustainable development commitments, the CMP aims to mobilise financing for climate mitigation, transition, adaptation, resilience and broader social outcomes.
Meanwhile, to solidify Malaysia’s position as a trusted regional gateway, the CMP will support the regional expansion of homegrown champions, facilitate issuances of niche and competitive products with foreign underlyings, and attract more listings and bond/sukuk issuances by foreign companies.
CMP is a whole-of-nation effort aligned with national growth priorities, including the MADANI Economy framework, the 13th Malaysia Plan, the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
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