Flooring Guide by Cinvex – , MALANG—The value of stock transactions within the working area of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Malang soared to IDR 5.780 trillion during February 2026, indicating robust activity in the regional capital market.
Farid Faletehan, the Head of OJK Malang, highlighted that this substantial figure represents a remarkable 112.04% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This significant growth is even more impressive when compared to the average transaction value of IDR 2.726 trillion recorded in the preceding year.
The enthusiasm for investment is clearly reflected in the expanding investor base. “The number of capital market investors in OJK Malang’s jurisdiction reached 441,454 Single Investor Identification (SID) numbers by February 2026,” Faletehan stated on Thursday, April 16, 2026. This marks a substantial 45.76% YoY surge from the 302,860 SIDs registered in the previous year, underscoring a growing public interest in financial markets.
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Retail investors continue to demonstrate considerable enthusiasm for stocks, even amidst a dynamic domestic economy and heightened global uncertainties. This positive sentiment is further substantiated by a 40.54% YoY increase in C-BEST SIDs, reaching 196,304 SIDs compared to the same period last year, indicating strong participation from individual investors.
Beyond stocks, the mutual fund sector also experienced significant expansion, with client numbers growing by 19% YoY. Within the OJK Malang working area, Malang City recorded the highest mutual fund sales, accumulating a total transaction value of IDR 542.11 billion. Malang Regency followed, contributing a notable IDR 151.24 billion to the overall sales figures, showcasing the diversification of investment preferences.
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Joko Budi Santoso, an economist from the Faculty of Economics and Business at Brawijaya University, views the stock market as a particularly promising investment avenue for “kaum rebahan”—a term often referring to younger, digitally-savvy individuals who manage their finances from the comfort of their homes. This perspective is buoyed by steadily improving financial literacy levels and the operational ease provided by various investment platforms, which are specifically designed to help Gen Z and millennial investors navigate the stock market effectively.
Joko also observed that improved analytical capabilities, combined with a better grasp of real-time information influencing stock market sensitivity, are making investors more discerning in their stock choices. This heightened caution often leads to a preference for parking investments in mutual funds, which are perceived as offering both profitability and greater security amid prevailing market uncertainties.
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“OJK must persistently conduct socialization and appeals through various financial literacy initiatives to mitigate moral hazard, particularly the pursuit of instant profits in the stock market,” Joko advised, emphasizing the importance of responsible investment practices for sustainable market growth.