The Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 sets a decisive course for the next phase of Malaysia's capital market development. It 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.
Bursa Malaysia ("Bursa Malaysia" or "the Exchange") will play an active role in advancing the Masterplan's ambition to expand the size of Malaysia's capital market by RM1.5 trillion to RM2 trillion over the next five years. In supporting this goal, the Exchange will work towards elevating market vibrancy by enabling stronger corporate performance, deepening trading activity and broadening access for investors. This includes attracting a stronger pipeline of IPOs and developing indices and programmes that increase the visibility, competitiveness and value creation potential of Malaysia's listed companies.
In championing inclusivity, the Exchange will expand investor outreach and retail participation, while improving fundraising pathways for 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.
On sustainability, through the Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), we look forward to accelerating Malaysia's voluntary carbon market ecosystem by facilitating carbon trading and strengthening the necessary market infrastructure.
We will also advance regional connectivity with key areas of focus including enabling cross-border listings and expanding regional investment offerings such as exchange-traded funds, among others.
Malaysia's leadership in Islamic finance remains a strategic advantage. Bursa Malaysia will support Maqasid al-Shariah-aligned product innovation and broaden the range of Islamic offerings to meet evolving investor needs. The regulatory and governance approach will see us modernising rules, streamlining processes and strengthening investor protection.
As we move into the next chapter of market development, Bursa Malaysia will adopt a whole-of-ecosystem approach, collaborating with the Securities Commission Malaysia and industry participants to shape a stronger, more resilient capital market that drives value creation for Malaysians across all segments of society.
