KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 15.1 million people have invested in Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) unit trust schemes, with total investments exceeding RM300 billion as of January this year.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said 5.4 million investors in Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) and Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) - 42 per cent of the 12.8 million investors in the two funds - are from the B40 group.
He said their combined investments amount to RM122.8 billion, or 56 per cent of the RM220.3 billion invested in ASB and ASM.
"To increase the number of unit holders and the amount of active investments among the B40 group, PNB is implementing an approach focused on ease of access, continuous participation, financial literacy programmes and sustainable returns," he said in a written parliamentary reply today.
He said ASNB maintains a minimum initial investment of RM10, with additional investments as low as RM1 to lower entry barriers.
He added that transactions can be made through more than 2,500 physical channels, 32 ASNB branches, and digital platforms including myASNB, banking agents and e-wallet services.
"ASNB has also taken the initiative to reach out to Malaysians directly, especially the low-income group, by mobilising ASNB officers and mobile unit vans to carry out investment service counter activities nationwide throughout the year," he said.
Fadillah said regular contributors, even with small amounts, can increase their balances over the medium and long term through compounding.
He highlighted initiatives such as the Auto Labur periodic savings programme, which allows consistent monthly contributions from RM10, along with targeted promotion campaigns.
To strengthen financial literacy, he said ASNB has organised structured programmes through community tours and grassroots initiatives, with more than 2,300 activities conducted in collaboration with ministries, government agencies, employers and educational institutions.
He added that the ASNB Academy website provides digital financial education covering basic savings concepts, risk, returns and financial planning.
"On returns, PNB emphasised prudent investment governance to ensure sustainable fund management.
"In 2025, it distributed RM15.2 billion in income to all ASNB unit holders, providing additional returns even for those with modest capital," he said.
Fadillah said PNB's approach aims to enhance participation through disciplined savings and long-term returns, in line with the Madani government's aspiration to strengthen financial security. - NST
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