Malaysia aims to grow its capital market to as much as RM6.3 trillion by 2030 under a new five-year masterplan launched by the Securities Commission Malaysia.
The plan is intended to help the market outpace national GDP growth through new listings, stronger capital mobilisation and other market development measures.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030.
The plan is aligned with the MADANI Economy, the 13th Malaysia Plan, the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
It also forms part of a broader 20-year vision for Malaysia’s capital market.
The SC expects the market to grow from RM4.3 trillion in 2025 to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion by 2030, supported by stronger valuations, high-potential industries, emerging asset classes and new pipelines for listings and issuances.
SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi said,
“The masterplan is an ambitious plan. We are aiming to grow the capital market size by RM1.5 to RM2 trillion in five years.
It reflects our belief that we have more room to continue improving and accelerate growth.”
Four Themes Anchoring the Five-Year Blueprint
The masterplan is built around four themes: vibrancy, inclusivity, sustainability and regional opportunities.
Under vibrancy, the SC aims to improve equity valuations, strengthen the value proposition of bonds and sukuk, support venture capital and private equity, develop private credit and refine frameworks for alternative assets.
It also plans measures to raise the visibility of high-quality listed companies and address underperforming firms.
On inclusivity, the focus is on widening access to capital market products and services, improving financial literacy, strengthening retirement adequacy and expanding fundraising channels for MSMEs and mid-tier companies.
The sustainability pillar targets RM90 billion to RM100 billion in cumulative financing by 2030 for climate mitigation, transition, adaptation, resilience and broader social outcomes.
The regional pillar aims to strengthen Malaysia’s role as a fundraising and investment gateway by supporting the expansion of homegrown companies, facilitating cross-border capital flows and growing assets with foreign underlying to RM100 billion to RM110 billion by 2030.
The plan also places emphasis on Malaysia’s Islamic capital market, guided by Maqasid al-Shariah, alongside efforts to strengthen governance and expand Shariah-compliant offerings.
A steering committee comprising government officials and private sector representatives will oversee implementation of the masterplan.
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