Bursa Malaysia has launched the National Investment Programme (NIP), a free investment training initiative for B40 and M40 Malaysians running from mid-April to July 2026. The programme received more than 5,000 applications for 550 spots and is funded by Yayasan Bursa Malaysia at no cost to participants.

How The Programme Is Designed

The NIP runs on a two-tier structure. The first tier covers personal financial planning, savings and investments, financial scam awareness, an introduction to investment asset classes, and reading financial statements. The second tier moves into portfolio diversification, fundamental and technical analysis, trading psychology, risk management, and strategy development.

Participants go through theoretical instruction, market-based simulations, and interactive case studies across both tiers.

Key Figures Behind Launch

Bursa Malaysia Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Farid bin Alias noted that retail investor participation has been growing, with the average daily trading value of retail investors reaching nearly RM979 million as at March 2026. More than 170,000 new CDS accounts were opened between January and March 2026.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, who officiated the launch, said Malaysia’s capital market reached approximately RM4.3 trillion in total size in 2025, spanning equities, bonds, Islamic finance, and sustainable finance.

Scam Awareness In Training

Financial fraud is a growing concern alongside rising market participation. According to Bank Negara Malaysia’s Annual Report 2025, Malaysians reported losses of RM2.8 billion to scams in 2025. The NIP includes training on identifying common scam tactics and warning signs as part of its curriculum. 

Our RinggitPlus Malaysian Financial Literacy Survey 2025 found that 68% of Malaysians rely on social media as a primary channel for financial learning, making structured and credible education programmes like this one particularly relevant.

Two More Initiatives Running Alongside The NIP

Alongside the NIP launch, a Mini Karnival Saham was held at Bursa Malaysia featuring nine exhibition booths from stockbroking firms. A Bursa Young Investor Club Roundtable also brought together student leaders from 37 university chapters nationwide, reaching more than 40,000 students since the club was established in 2014.

The NIP launch coincides with Bursa Malaysia’s 50th anniversary since incorporation in 1976.

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Iman Aminuddin

Iman writes about personal finance with curiosity. She is interested in the stories behind money, the hesitation around big decisions, and the small habits that shape financial futures. Off the clock, she is either dissecting a film or climbing her way up the leaderboard in her favourite games.

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Iman Aminuddin

Iman Aminuddin

Iman writes about personal finance with curiosity. She is interested in the stories behind money, the hesitation around big decisions, and the small habits that shape financial futures. Off the clock, she is either dissecting a film or climbing her way up the leaderboard in her favourite games.

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