Conference Highlights:
- Special focus on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, strengthening Malaysia’s appeal as an attractive investment destination
- Expected attendance of approximately 500 local and foreign attendees, with a combined AUM of USD13.5 trillion (approx. RM56.7 trillion)
Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) will hold Invest Malaysia 2024 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru (“Invest Malaysia - Iskandar”) on 26 September 2024. This flagship edition in 2024 will be co-hosted with Maybank, CIMB Securities (CIMB), and HSBC Malaysia (HSBC).
Officiated by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, who will also deliver the keynote address, the conference themed “Where Policy Meets Progress” will feature Iskandar as the premier southern gateway of the country. It will showcase major developments, with a special highlight on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) and other attractive incentive offerings for investors.
Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia said, “We are honoured to welcome YAB Prime Minister to Invest Malaysia – Iskandar, which will draw foreign and local investors from both sides of the Causeway, offering insights into
Malaysia’s macroeconomic landscape and market prospects, particularly in Johor.”
“Invest Malaysia remains a key event in Corporate Malaysia’s calendar, sparking meaningful discourse and boosting investor confidence in our market. Collaboration with broker partners like Maybank, CIMB and HSBC Malaysia highlights the capital market’s commitment to investment opportunities and national growth,” he added.
Highlights of Invest Malaysia – Iskandar
Invest Malaysia – Iskandar will feature the following speakers and sessions:
- YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Chief Minister of Johor
- YB Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economy
- Session 1: Malaysia Data Centre: Trends & Investments will cover the current industry landscape, challenges, opportunities and key strategies for data centre investments.
- Session 2: Johor’s Property Market & Outlook will present insights on Johor’s property market, showcasing the state’s resilience and growth.
- Session 3: GLICs Panel Session will cover the Ministry of Finance's new initiative, GEAR-UP, aimed at driving structural reforms and boosting economic growth.
- Session 4: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ): Potential Impact on Regional Development & What Businesses Need will explore the JSSEZ as a mutually beneficial proposition for Malaysia and Singapore, and the opportunities and challenges it presents.
Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift added, “These discussions will offer the global investment community a greater appreciation and deeper understanding of Malaysia’s competitive edge as an attractive and sustainable investment destination. Moreover, the opportunities presented will not only enhance attention on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone but also stimulate overall economic growth in Malaysia.”
Invest Malaysia - Iskandar is the fifth edition in the Invest Malaysia series for this year, following previous editions in Melbourne (March), China (virtual, April), Singapore (August) and Hong Kong (September). The upcoming in-person Iskandar conference, by invitation, is expected to draw over 500 delegates, including foreign fixed income, equity, and private equity investors with combined Asset Under Management (AUM) of over USD13.5 trillion (approximately RM56.7 trillion).
