Bursa Malaysia is taking steps to boost the value of its listed companies and draw in investors from around the world.
CEO Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift shared with Bloomberg that the exchange is developing a new framework to achieve these goals.
The initiative will focus on improving shareholder returns by setting performance targets for companies based on key metrics such as price-to-earnings ratio, return on equity, and free float.
Bursa Malaysia will work closely with companies that fall short of these targets, engaging their boards to identify potential improvements and enhance market performance.
Looking ahead, Bursa Malaysia is targeting 50 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, up from 42 expected this year. Muhamad Umar noted a strong pipeline of listings, particularly in the healthcare and telecom sectors.
In addition to local activity, the exchange is also encouraging more regional companies, especially from Singapore, to consider dual listings or raising capital in Kuala Lumpur, which would further enhance the profile of the Malaysian equity market.
Regulatory efforts are also underway to accelerate IPO listings by cutting the application process timeline from six months to three, encouraging more companies to go public.
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