The capital market remains a vital engine for national growth. As such, the SC welcomes the announcements that will stimulate greater activity in both the public and private markets. These are primarily aimed at ensuring targeted funding support for regional businesses and MSMEs.

These upcoming measures and initiatives aligned with national blueprints such as the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP), Ekonomi MADANI framework, the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), and New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP), are poised to sustain Malaysia’s economic trajectory.

Quotes by SC Chairman Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi

Budget 2026 is a strong statement of intent for the Malaysian capital market to lay a resilient foundation for long-term national prosperity and economic competitiveness.

Our focus is dual; to raise the ceiling for market growth, while simultaneously raising the floor by making our markets more inclusive.

By expanding allocations for mechanisms such as the NIMP Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF) and the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF), we continue to ensure that capital is directed toward future growth engines.

The introduction of the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) will directly empower Malaysian companies to build scale and become regional powerhouses. The SC is proud to oversee this initiative which is for listed companies with a strong ASEAN presence and mid-tier firms with regional potential.

The success of the Single-Family Office (SFO) Scheme, the expansion of MyCIF and CoSIF and the ABE status demonstrate that Malaysia’s capital market is adapting, opening, and leading in a new era of regional capital flows.

The SFO Scheme stands as a powerful example of policy translating into confidence. It targets RM2 billion in assets under management (AUM) by the end of 2026. In under a year, six family offices have been approved with nearly RM400 million in AUM and many more are preparing to follow.

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