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Budget 2027 Proposal Seeks Regional Institutional Capital for Malaysia’s Mid-Cap Stocks

Targeted incentives and stronger company access could broaden institutional interest in Malaysian mid-cap stocks, but the proposals are not enacted policy.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 17 September 2026 – Targeted Budget 2027 incentives could help attract regional institutional investors to Malaysia’s equity market, particularly mid-cap companies that receive less foreign attention, according to Berjaya Research head Kenneth Leong. His recommendations place market participation, research visibility and investor access at the centre of the discussion, rather than treating a single tax concession as a complete solution.

Leong proposed incentives linked to investment size and holding periods, together with measures to reduce transaction costs and improve engagement with smaller listed companies. These are recommendations for the forthcoming budget, not measures that have been approved or implemented. Investors should distinguish the case being advanced from the eventual fiscal package and its detailed eligibility rules.

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