From the capital market perspective, the key measures announced today will provide strong momentum for the SC’s efforts to drive economic growth through efficient capital formation and mobilisation.

These announcements will accelerate the priorities of the SC’s Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP), enhancing the vibrancy, inclusivity, sustainability and regional competitiveness of Malaysia's capital market.

Regional Opportunities and Vibrancy Pillars
As part of efforts under the regional and vibrancy pillars, the aim is to create regional champions while making Malaysia an investment destination and fund raising hub.

The matching grant for dual listings on Bursa Malaysia and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong will open opportunities for Malaysian companies to access a deeper pool of regional capital and expand beyond our shores. In addition, guides on a single submission arrangement were recently issued by the SC and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), bringing into operation a simplified dual IPO listing framework. There has also been strong interest from potential Hong Kong fund managers to list Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) on Bursa Malaysia and we anticipate the first listing to happen soon.

Building on this, the Employment Pass facilitation under the MyABE Scheme will help eligible public-listed companies attract talent and scale their regional operations across ASEAN. Together, these measures translate CMP’s regional ambition into a clear pathway from accessing regional capital to building a sustained presence regionally.

The enablement of Multi-Family Office (MFO) model alongside the Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme also signals that Malaysia is ready to be a full-service wealth management hub for global families and asset owners. This will further scale the SFO scheme, which collectively has an indicative Assets Under Management of RM20.8 billion to date.

Sustainability Pillar
Budget 2027 measures are also key to meeting the SC’s CMP target of raising RM90 to RM100 billion in sustainable financing by 2030.

The SC welcomes the Government’s continued support to strengthen Malaysia’s global leadership in Islamic finance. The tax deduction for eligible issuance costs of SC-approved Sukuk PRISMA issuances will support the growth of sustainable Islamic financing while enhancing Malaysia’s attractiveness to international investors.

Complementing this, the income tax exemption on grants received under the Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk Scheme and Bond Grant Scheme from 1 January 2027 will help reduce issuance costs and encourage greater adoption of sustainable financing solutions.

The extension of the tax incentive for Islamic Fund Management further reinforces Malaysia’s competitiveness as a regional Islamic wealth and asset management hub, supporting the continued growth of the Islamic capital market ecosystem.

Inclusivity Pillar
To ensure better access to capital, the SC welcomes the RM270 million allocation for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This will be mobilised through Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms. It expands the range of financing options available to MSMEs, reducing their reliance on traditional funding sources while improving access to growth capital.

Complementing this, the extension of fiscal support for ECF and P2P financing will further strengthen the alternative financing ecosystem, enabling more businesses to secure funding at different stages of their growth journey and fostering a more vibrant entrepreneurial landscape in Malaysia.

The SC is fully committed to implementing these initiatives in support of the Ekonomi MADANI aspiration for a robust, inclusive and high-value economy for all Malaysians.