Cohort 2026 · Seats filling fast
Apr – Jul 2026 EN · BM
Cohort 2026 · Applications open

Invest with confidence.
Not hope.

A free, scam-aware national training programme for B40 and M40 Malaysians. Learn how to plan your money, read a balance sheet, and build a portfolio — guided by Bursa Malaysia’s educators.

100% free · Funded by Yayasan Bursa Malaysia Two-tier curriculum + simulations Scam awareness included
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In collaboration with — programme stewardship
Bursa Malaysia
Yayasan Bursa Malaysia — programme funder
Ministry of Economy Malaysia — official national insignia
Ministry of Economy Launch officiation
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery — BNM visual reference
5,000+
Applications received
Demand outpaced capacity by nearly 10× — proof that Malaysians want this.
550
Fully funded seats
Selected participants across two cohorts, fully paid by Yayasan Bursa Malaysia.
RM 0
Cost to you
No tuition, no hidden fees, no product pushing. Education, not sales.
2×
Tier curriculum
From household budgeting to portfolio theory — learn at your pace.
01 — Why this programme

Built for people banks rarely teach.

NIP is not a product funnel. It is a structured education path designed by Bursa Malaysia and officiated by the Ministry of Economy — free to the participants it’s designed for.

01

Grounded curriculum

Start from the basics — budgeting, savings, asset classes — and progress to portfolio construction and risk.

02

Scam shield included

Learn to spot fake “guaranteed return” schemes, Telegram tipster frauds, and syndicate tactics before you lose ringgit.

03

Live simulations

Practice with market-based exercises and case studies instead of buying the wrong thing with real money.

04

Taught by practitioners

Sessions delivered with Bursa-accredited educators and stockbroking partners — not influencers.

02 — Programme structure

Two tiers. One clear path forward.

Start with foundations, advance at your own pace. Theory + market-based simulation + interactive case studies at every step.

1 Foundations

Personal finance & the language of money

Designed for anyone brand new to investing. Build financial confidence before putting a single ringgit at risk.

  • Personal financial planning & budgeting
  • Savings vs. investments: what to choose when
  • Financial scam awareness & warning signs
  • Introduction to asset classes
  • Reading financial statements
Theory lectures Market simulations Case studies
2 Advanced

Portfolio thinking & risk management

Move from saver to investor. Build a portfolio, stress-test it, and understand why most retail investors underperform.

  • Portfolio diversification
  • Fundamental & technical analysis
  • Trading psychology
  • Risk management principles
  • Investment strategy development
Guided workshops Live case reviews Strategy clinic
03 — Scam awareness

Before you earn more, stop losing to scammers.

68% of Malaysians rely on social media for financial learning. That is where most scams also live. NIP trains you to tell the two apart — one module, practical, memorable.

  • Identify common scam playbooks (“guaranteed returns”, Telegram tipsters, fake regulators)
  • Verify a broker or platform in under 2 minutes
  • Understand regulatory protections and how to report abuse
  • Red-flag checklist to share with your family
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Programme stewardship

Backed by institutions Malaysians already trust.

NIP is delivered by Bursa Malaysia, funded by Yayasan Bursa Malaysia, and officiated at launch by Malaysia’s Ministry of Economy. Data and scam-loss references are drawn from Bank Negara Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia leaders officiating the National Investment Programme launch ceremony on 18 April 2026 at Bursa Malaysia, in conjunction with Mini Karnival Saham.
Launch Ceremony · 18 April 2026 Bursa Malaysia officiates the National Investment Programme in conjunction with Mini Karnival Saham — marking 50 years of the Exchange.
Bursa Malaysia — delivering partner
Bursa Malaysia Programme delivery · 50th anniversary
Yayasan Bursa Malaysia — programme funder
Yayasan Bursa Malaysia Programme funder
Malaysia national coat of arms — Ministry of Economy visual reference
Ministry of Economy Launch officiation
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery — BNM visual reference
Bank Negara Malaysia Contextual data source
04 — The bigger picture
Malaysia’s capital market reached roughly RM 4.3 trillion in 2025. Retail participation is climbing — but so is the cost of getting it wrong. Education is the fairest edge we can give ordinary Malaysians. Based on remarks at the NIP launch Economy Minister, officiating the 2026 launch
RM 979m Average daily retail trading value on Bursa Malaysia (Mar 2026)
170,000+ New CDS accounts opened in Q1 2026
40,000+ Students reached by Bursa Young Investor Club since 2014
50 yrs Bursa Malaysia’s incorporation anniversary in 2026
05 — Honest answers

Straight to the questions we hear most.

No fine-print gymnastics. If your question isn’t here, message us on WhatsApp — a real human replies within a working day.

Is NIP really free? What’s the catch?

Yes — NIP is fully funded by Yayasan Bursa Malaysia. Participants pay nothing for tuition, materials, or simulations. No products are sold inside the programme.

Who is eligible to apply?

NIP is designed for B40 and M40 Malaysian adults — especially those who want structured, credible financial education. Reserve a seat and our team will confirm eligibility based on income band and availability.

How many seats are available in Cohort 2026?

550 fully funded seats, distributed across the cohort running mid-April to July 2026. The first round received 5,000+ applications — early waitlists help secure a spot in the next intake.

How long is the programme and what’s the time commitment?

Tier 1 is designed to fit around work and family life — a mix of short weekly sessions, self-paced modules, and guided simulations. Tier 2 is more intensive and builds on Tier 1 foundations.

Do I need to have investing experience?

No. Tier 1 is built for complete beginners. If you can manage a household budget, you can start Tier 1.

Will NIP recommend specific products or brokers?

No. NIP is educational. Facilitators will not sell products or give personalised investment advice. You’ll leave with the skills to evaluate options yourself — and the scam-check habits to avoid the worst ones.

Limited seats · Cohort 2026

The best time to learn money was yesterday. The next best is today.

Apply now. Eligibility confirmed within 24 hours. If we cannot place you in this cohort, you go to the top of the next waitlist — automatically.

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