Kuala lumpur: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) welcomed the launch of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP), outlining its ambitious target to elevate the country's capital market to between RM5.8 trillion and RM6.3 trillion by 2030.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, President and Group Chief Executive Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad stated that the plan provides a clear roadmap for a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable capital market, with a strong emphasis on uplifting corporate performance. He highlighted PNB's support for the CMP's focus on market competitiveness, governance, and investor confidence, particularly its alignment with Islamic finance and Maqasid al-Shariah principles.
PNB, as a government-linked investment company, is committed to driving this ambition by acting as catalytic stewards. Abdul Rahman explained that the company aims to enhance shareholder value performance by holding boards accountable, supporting quality Initial Public Offerings, and assisting promising private companies in entering the public market. He also expressed PNB's eagerness to support the development of innovative debt and global sukuk products to expand Malaysia's debt market.
Abdul Rahman emphasized PNB's commitment to financial literacy and expanding retail access to innovative products and services, aligning with the CMP's goal of building a more inclusive capital market for all Malaysians. With over 11 million unique unitholders, PNB is positioned to play a crucial role in this initiative.
The CMP 2026-2030 was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, serving as a strategic blueprint aimed at strengthening capital raising, rewarding business dynamism, embedding sustainability, and broadening participation across the economy. The plan is designed to position Malaysia's capital market as a key driver of national growth and economic transformation over the next two decades, with a focus on accelerating growth in emerging sectors while fostering a more advanced, inclusive, sustainable, and regionally integrated economy.