Conducted alongside representatives from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bursa Malaysia Bhd, the visit reflects a coordinated national effort under the fourth pillar of the CMP to deepen international connectivity, broaden investor participation and position Malaysia as a preferred investment destination.

The engagements focused on accelerating capital market linkages between Malaysia and China, with an emphasis on unlocking new investment flows, strengthening institutional partnerships and expanding avenues for cross-border capital raising.

High-level meetings were held with key Chinese regulators, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), underscoring a shared commitment to advancing regulatory cooperation and market connectivity.

The delegation also engaged leading Chinese institutional investors, including the China Investment Corporation, as well as major fund management firms such as China Asset Management Company, E Fund Management, Harvest Fund Management, Yinhua AMC and China Southern Asset Management.

These engagements are expected to catalyse greater investor interest in Malaysia’s capital market and facilitate more sustained participation from one of the world’s largest pools of institutional capital.

Building long-standing institutional ties, discussions also advanced cooperation in key areas such as enforcement, investigation and market surveillance, towards a more integrated and resilient cross-border investment ecosystem.

Participants further explored opportunities in product innovation and market development, including enhanced Chinese participation in cross-border exchange-traded funds (ETFs), potential dual listings and the expansion of Islamic capital market offerings such as sukuk.

These initiatives are aimed at broadening the range of investment channels available to global investors while reinforcing Malaysia’s leadership in sustainable and Islamic finance.

The Malaysian delegation was led by SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, BNM Beijing Office Chief Representative Faizal Fathil, Bursa Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Datuk Fad'l Mohamed and SC Capital Market Advisory Committee member Tan Sri Andrew Sheng.

China was selected as the first destination for CMP-related regional engagements, reflecting the depth of bilateral economic ties and the significant opportunities to further scale investment connectivity between the two markets.

This engagement marks a proactive step towards mobilising global capital, enhancing investor access and positioning Malaysia at the forefront of regional capital market integration, and strengthening its role as a gateway for investment into Asean and beyond.