With a 20-year vision, the CMP supports Malaysia’s economic transformation by accelerating growth in emerging sectors and strengthening the capital market’s role in building a more advanced, inclusive, sustainable, and regionally integrated economy.
Under the CMP, Malaysia’s capital market is projected to outpace GDP growth, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6–8%, reaching RM5.8 trillion to RM6.3 trillion by 2030, up from RM4.3 trillion in 2025. Growth is expected to be driven by new listings, institutional capital mobilisation, value-creation programmes, and stronger corporate bond financing to support future economic development.
The Masterplan was launched by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Minister of Finance, at the Securities Commission, with the presence of key Cabinet Ministers as well as financial and capital market industry leaders.
Whole-of-Nation Strategy for Growth
The CMP represents a whole-of-nation effort aligned with Malaysia’s broader economic priorities, including the MADANI Economy framework, the 13th Malaysia Plan, the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, and the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
The initiative directly supports Malaysia’s aspiration to “raise the ceiling” for economic performance while also “raising the floor” for the rakyat’s quality of life, recognising the capital market as a fundamental ecosystem for fundraising and investment.
SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi highlighted the collective effort behind the blueprint.
“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,” he said.
Four Strategic Themes
Taking into account Malaysia’s national aspirations and global megatrends, the CMP is anchored on four interconnected themes: vibrancy, inclusivity, sustainability and regional opportunities. These themes will leverage Malaysia’s Islamic capital market strengths as well as its regulatory and governance capabilities.
Vibrancy
The CMP seeks to significantly enhance Malaysia’s market valuations, trading activity and access to capital for companies.
Key initiatives will focus on optimising equity market valuations and strengthening the value proposition for bond and sukuk financing within Malaysia’s capital market.
Targeted programmes will also be introduced to increase the visibility of high-quality public listed companies (PLCs) through greater innovation and improved capital efficiency, helping drive stronger value creation.
Inclusivity
To ensure more Malaysians benefit from national growth, the Masterplan aims to broaden access to capital market products and services to support long-term wealth creation.
Efforts will include enhancing financial literacy and leveraging digital technology to make investment opportunities more accessible and effective for the wider population.
Sustainability
In line with Malaysia’s sustainable development commitments, the CMP will mobilise financing for climate mitigation, transition, adaptation and resilience, as well as broader social outcomes.
This supports the country’s sustainability agenda and reinforces the capital market’s role in advancing Malaysia’s net-zero transition and long-term resilience.
Regional Opportunities
The Masterplan also aims to strengthen Malaysia’s role as a trusted regional gateway.
Initiatives will support the regional expansion of Malaysian companies, facilitate issuances of niche and competitive financial products with foreign underlying assets, and attract more foreign listings and bond or sukuk issuances.
These outcomes are further reinforced by Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic finance, embedding the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah (higher objectives of Shariah) into investable and globally competitive offerings.
Governance and Implementation
The SC emphasised that regulatory and governance excellence remains critical to ensuring the capital market remains adaptive, stable and future-ready.
To ensure effective implementation and accountability, a Capital Masterplan Steering Committee will be established. The committee will comprise key government officials and private sector representatives tasked with overseeing the delivery of the CMP initiatives.
