Moomoo Malaysia marks two million downloads with youth education partnership

Moomoo Securities Malaysia (Moomoo Malaysia) has marked a major milestone after surpassing two million downloads in the country, announcing a RM100,000 commitment to the Nicol David Organisation (NDO) to support youth education, sports development and investment literacy programmes.

The contribution, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two organisations, will support up to 500 students participating in NDO’s Smart Mooves programme. The initiative is aimed at students aged 16 and above from lower-income communities across 20 public secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

As part of the partnership, Moomoo Malaysia will contribute RM10 to the programme for every RM1,000 deposited by a new user on its investment platform.

The collaboration comes amid growing participation in retail investing in Malaysia while highlighting concerns over the relatively low involvement of younger investors. According to Bursa Malaysia, individuals aged between 18 and 35 account for only 20% of the country’s active retail investor base. Studies have also pointed to continuing gaps in financial literacy among younger Malaysians, underscoring the need for greater access to financial education and long-term capability building.

Supporting underserved students through sports and financial literacy

The Smart Mooves programme combines sports activities with investment education and personal development through a four-week curriculum designed to equip students with essential financial planning and money management skills.

Moomoo Malaysia Chief Operating Officer Indy Lau said the company wanted its latest milestone to benefit the wider community.

“Two million downloads is more than a milestone for Moomoo Malaysia. It represents millions of Malaysians taking a step towards building their financial future,” he said.

“As we celebrate this achievement, we wanted to create something meaningful that gives back to the community that has supported our growth. Through our partnership with the Nicol David Organisation, we hope to help more young Malaysians take their first step towards achieving their own ambitions, regardless of their background or circumstances.”

Founded by eight-time world squash champion Datuk Nicol David and Mariana De Reyes, the Nicol David Organisation is a non-profit foundation focused on empowering women, girls and boys through sport, education, mental health and community development. Its programmes include Smart Mooves, Little Legends and Positive Play (+ Play).

Datuk Nicol said the partnership would expand opportunities for underserved communities.

“We are deeply grateful to Moomoo Malaysia for its support of our mission to empower young people and help them realise their full potential,” she said.

“This partnership will create meaningful opportunities for students and families, while reinforcing the importance of education, resilience and lifelong learning. We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the communities we serve.”

Expanding digital investing ecosystem in Malaysia

The two-million-download milestone also reflects Moomoo Malaysia’s growing presence in the country’s digital investment sector as more Malaysians seek access to domestic and international financial markets through online platforms.

The platform provides access to Malaysian, United States and Hong Kong equities, as well as investment products including REITs, warrants, stock options and fractional shares. Investors also have access to market analysis tools such as Moomoo AI, Level 2 market data and an online investor community designed to support informed decision-making.

The latest achievement follows Moomoo Malaysia’s recognition at the Bursa Malaysia Excellence Awards 2025, where it was named Second Runner-Up for Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation (Non-Investment Bank), reflecting its continued focus on technology-driven investing, investor education and customer experience.