CMP 2026-2030 TO CHART NEXT PHASE OF MALAYSIA’S CAPITAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT - BURSA MALAYSIA CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --The Capital Market Masterplan (CMP) 2026-2030 sets a decisive course for the next phase of Malaysia’s capital market development and aims to expand the market size by RM1.5 trillion to RM2 trillion over the next five years.

Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed said the masterplan provides a clear framework to future-proof the market while contributing to sustainable and equitable national growth by strengthening market vibrancy, broadening participation, advancing sustainability, and deepening regional connectivity,” he said in a statement. 

He said Bursa Malaysia would play an active role in advancing the masterplan’s ambition by working towards elevating market vibrancy by enabling stronger corporate performance, deepening trading activity and broadening access for investors.

“This includes attracting a stronger pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) and developing indices and programmes that increase the visibility, competitiveness and value creation potential of Malaysia’s listed companies,” he said. 

In championing inclusivity, Fad’l said the exchange will expand investor outreach and retail participation, while improving fundraising pathways for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies.

“Enhancements to the LEAP and ACE Market ecosystems, together with issuer-readiness and capacity-building efforts, will enable more businesses to access public markets,” he said. 

On sustainability, he said through the Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), Bursa Malaysia looks forward to accelerating Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market ecosystem by facilitating carbon trading and strengthening the necessary market infrastructure,” he said. 

He added that the exchange will also advance regional connectivity by enabling cross-border listings and expanding regional investment offerings such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Fad’l said that Malaysia’s leadership in Islamic finance remains a strategic advantage and the exchange will support Maqasid al-Shariah-aligned product innovation and broaden the range of Islamic offerings to meet evolving investor needs.

“As we move into the next chapter of market development, Bursa Malaysia will adopt a whole-of-ecosystem approach, collaborating with the Securities Commission and industry participants to shape a stronger, more resilient capital market that drives value creation for Malaysians across all segments of society,” he said. 

-- BERNAMA