SC Malaysia connects Penang manufacturers to new capital market financing under NIMP 2030
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has launched its first NIMP CoSIF roadshow in Penang, marking the start of a nationwide outreach campaign aimed at enhancing access to growth capital for Malaysia’s manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs).
The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 Strategic Co-Investment Fund (NIMP CoSIF), introduced in February 2025 by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry together with the SC, is a public-private co-investment scheme designed to stimulate industrial growth. With an initial allocation of RM131.5 million, the fund enables the Government to co-invest with private investors across 21 target sectors identified under the plan.
NIMP CoSIF uses blended financing instruments, leveraging equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms to reduce risks and mobilise strategic growth capital. This approach offers SMEs and MTCs access to new funding avenues, encouraging innovation, scaling, and sustainable expansion.
The Penang roadshow drew strong participation from local manufacturers, ecosystem builders, and SMEs, featuring sessions on capital market financing opportunities. SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi emphasised that CoSIF is a “whole-of-nation” initiative to bridge financing gaps for smaller enterprises while aligning with Malaysia’s industrial goals.
“By reducing funding risks and unlocking capital through ECF and P2P platforms, NIMP CoSIF accelerates access to growth capital for SMEs and MTCs. It represents the strength of our capital markets in driving industrial transformation,” he said.
Following Penang, additional roadshows will be held in Kuala Lumpur and Johor by the end of 2025, ensuring that more businesses across Malaysia can explore opportunities under NIMP CoSIF.
For more information, visit capitalmarketsmalaysia.com/nimp-cosif.
