Rebecca PY MALAYSIA, 27 JULY 2026 – INVEST Fair 2026, Malaysia’s largest retail investment fair, successfully concluded after attracting more than 15,000 visitors over two days at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Hall 1, 2 and 3, on 18 and 19 July 2026. Organised by ShareInvestor Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a leading provider of investor relations solutions, market intelligence, and financial education, the event brought together investors, financial institutions, and industry experts to explore the latest developments in investing, finance, and financial technology.
Officiating the event, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia, said saving helps build financial discipline and security, while investing allows Malaysians to grow their wealth over time and work towards long-term financial goals. He noted that more than 325,000 new retail CDS accounts have been opened as of mid-June this year, reflecting growing participation in the market. He said that as participation grows, investors need access to trusted information, practical knowledge, and the confidence to navigate the market, adding that Bursa Malaysia is committed to helping Malaysians invest with confidence through investor education initiatives and a wider range of investment opportunities.
This year’s edition featured more than 100 speakers and 40 exhibitors across 70 hours of panel discussions and talks covering capital markets, equities, wealth management, personal finance, and financial technology. Themed Money. Finance. Technology., the fair explored how artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and emerging financial technologies are reshaping the investment landscape while equipping retail investors with the knowledge and tools to make more informed financial decisions.
Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AlphaInvest Holdings Pte. Ltd., the holding company of ShareInvestor Malaysia, said sophisticated investment tools are no longer exclusive to institutional investors, but that more data also brings more noise, meaning successful investors will be those who know how to interpret information and make informed decisions. He said INVEST Fair is designed to support this by bringing investors and industry professionals together on a single platform, enabling visitors to learn from experts and gain practical insights.
Participants showed strong interest in topics including equities, wealth creation, property investment, and trading strategies, with many sessions drawing full audiences throughout the two-day event. Talks were conducted in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin, making investment education accessible to Malaysians from diverse backgrounds and levels of investing experience.
Among the event’s highlights was the fireside chat titled Mapping Malaysia’s Investment Future, featuring Stephanie Tan, Director, Group Commercial and Market Coverage of Bursa Malaysia, moderated by Dr Wong Chin Yoong, Professor in Economics at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. The discussion explored Bursa Malaysia’s role in strengthening the country’s capital market ecosystem through the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030, which outlines key priorities to support the nation’s broader economic growth agenda.
Tan said the Malaysian capital market is becoming more accessible, diverse, and relevant to everyday investors, adding that Bursa Malaysia is expanding investment opportunities and strengthening the market ecosystem so more Malaysians can participate in wealth creation while supporting the growth of businesses shaping the country’s future economy.
This year’s edition also introduced several new features that expanded the visitor experience beyond traditional investment discussions. These included Duit Fest, focused on practical personal finance and everyday money management; the Career Partner Area, which connected visitors with career opportunities in financial services; the Golden Ball Pit Challenge and Kick and Win Challenge, offering interactive experiences; and the Pickleball Bull League, which added a lifestyle element and drew strong public participation.
Visitors also took part in interactive activities, competitions, and lucky draws, with winners receiving cash prizes and rewards worth up to RM100,000. As Malaysia’s premier retail investment event, INVEST Fair continues to promote financial literacy and informed investing, reinforcing AlphaInvest’s commitment to connecting investors, financial institutions, and industry experts within Malaysia’s capital market ecosystem.