Bursa Malaysia will introduce a new breakdown of investor types in its market statistics to improve transparency, Reuters reported.

From 6 April, the exchange will separate large and small investors within nominee accounts, which distinguish between legal and beneficial ownership.

The revision is intended to better reflect retail trading activity, including trades placed through online platforms that are currently grouped under broader nominee data.

Bursa Malaysia said the change follows feedback from market participants seeking clearer measurement of trading participation.

The move comes amid wider regional scrutiny over ownership disclosure and market transparency, after MSCI recently raised concerns about trading practices in Indonesia’s equity market.

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