KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s capital market remains resilient and well-positioned to capture future growth opportunities, said Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.
He noted that the market’s strength is underpinned by solid fundamentals, proactive policies, and rising opportunities in strategic sectors.
“The strong momentum of initial public offerings (IPOs) underscores the confidence of Malaysian businesses as they scale and leverage the capital market to drive their next phase of growth,” Fad’l said at the Invest Malaysia 2025 series (IM 2025) in Singapore today.
As of August 1, Bursa Malaysia had recorded 39 IPOs, representing a 39 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. The exchange continued to lead ASEAN in both the number of IPO listings and total funds raised.
“This demonstrates a thriving market where companies are growing, creating value, and offering attractive opportunities for investors. As a multi-asset exchange, Bursa Malaysia is committed to deepening market vibrancy and supporting Malaysia’s economic momentum while boosting its global competitiveness,” he added.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, in his keynote speech, highlighted that global trade shifts are reshaping supply chains, making resilience critical for open economies such as Malaysia and ASEAN.
He outlined Malaysia’s priorities as ASEAN chair, which include strengthening regional resilience, positioning ASEAN as an investible asset class, and pushing for deeper economic integration to secure the region’s growth amid a fragmented global environment.
During a fireside chat moderated by Fad’l, Tengku Zafrul said ASEAN could turn external shocks, including US-China tariff tensions, into opportunities by positioning itself as a stable hub for global manufacturers.
Malaysia, he noted, has enhanced its competitiveness through disciplined reforms, the development of high-tech hubs in Penang and Kedah, and the establishment of special economic zones targeting industries such as electrical and electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and advanced manufacturing.
He added that the current volatility could serve as a springboard for Malaysia to accelerate its transition into higher-value sectors, supported by the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which provides long-term policy clarity, targeted incentives, and “safe harbour” measures to attract investors.
The IM 2025 in Singapore is Bursa Malaysia’s flagship programme, held in partnership with the Macquarie ASEAN Conference 2025. Since its launch in 2005, Invest Malaysia has expanded globally, with 61 “Invest Malaysia Away” editions hosted in key financial centres.
This year, the series has already taken place in London (January) and in Kuala Lumpur under the Invest ASEAN-Malaysia edition (June), reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a dynamic and attractive investment destination.
