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Malaysia’s Retail Investor Participation Rises as SC, Bursa Malaysia Step Up Investor Education

More than 342,000 new CDS accounts were opened in Malaysia in the first half of 2026, up about 24% year-on-year, as SC and Bursa Malaysia step up investor education and scam awareness.

By The Ledger Asia4 min read

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Sept 2026 — Malaysia’s retail investor base continues to expand, particularly among younger Malaysians, prompting the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad to strengthen efforts in investor education, financial literacy and scam awareness.

The two capital market institutions on Saturday launched the inaugural InvestSmart® x Bursa Marketplace Fair 2026, bringing together their flagship investor engagement platforms for the first time as part of a joint initiative aimed at helping Malaysians make better-informed investment decisions and protect themselves against financial scams.

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