(“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”) today concluded the third edition of its Invest Malaysia 2025 series (IM 2025), which was held in Singapore in collaboration with the Macquarie ASEAN Conference 2025. A flagship programme by Bursa Malaysia, Invest Malaysia strategically profiles Malaysia’s capital market to global investors, highlighting the nation’s robust economic fundamentals, dynamic capital market and growth opportunities that underpin its appeal as a compelling investment destination in the region.
Co-hosted by Bursa Malaysia and Macquarie, the event attracted over 250 delegates comprising institutional investors and fund managers across the ASEAN region, representing assets under management (AUM) exceeding RM220 trillion (approximately USD52 trillion). Headlined by YB Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister, Investment, Trade & Ministry (MITI) Malaysia, the session also featured Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bursa Malaysia, and Verena Lim, Macquarie Asia CEO and co-Head of Infrastructure in Asia Pacific for Asset Management,
In her welcome remarks, Macquarie Asia CEO Verena Lim, acknowledged Minister of MITI’s efforts in actively engaging with industry and stakeholders to ensure a more conducive environment for businesses. She cited this as one of the key factors in the considerable growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia in recent years. Referencing Southeast Asia’s economic resilience, Macquarie continues to see investment thematics in areas such as energy transition, digital infrastructure, and social infrastructure.
YB Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister, MITI, in his keynote address highlighted that shifting global trade dynamics are reshaping supply chains, suggest that open economies such as Malaysia and ASEAN need to be responsive and build resilience. He outlined Malaysia’s priorities as ASEAN Chair to strengthen regional resilience and position ASEAN as an investible asset class, while calling for deeper ASEAN economic integration to safeguard the region’s growth trajectory in an increasingly fragmented global economy.
YB Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul continued his insights in a fireside chat moderated by Bursa Malaysia CEO, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, where the conversation turned to how ASEAN and Malaysia can navigate external shocks from US-China tariff tensions. He elaborated that there is potential for the region to turn these disruptions into opportunities to position itself as a base for global manufacturers seeking stability and resilience. Malaysia, in particular, has strengthened its edge against regional peers, supported by disciplined industrial and economic reforms, the development of high-tech hubs in Penang and Kedah, as well as special economic zones aimed at attracting strategic investments in electrical & electronics, EVs, and advanced manufacturing.
YB Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul added that the current period of volatility could serve as a springboard for Malaysia to accelerate its move into higher-value sectors, with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) providing the long-term policy certainty, targeted incentives, and “safe harbour” measures needed to secure investor confidence.
On the sidelines of the conference, Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CEO, Bursa Malaysia reiterated Malaysia’s investment appeal noting that “Malaysia’s capital market remains resilient and well-positioned for growth, supported by strong fundamentals, proactive policies and rising opportunities in strategic sectors. Through Invest Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia connects global investors to the diversity, dynamism and potential of our markets. The strong momentum of initial public offerings (IPOs) reflects the confidence of Malaysian businesses, as they expand and tap the capital market to power their next phase of growth.” As at 1 August 2025, Bursa Malaysia has had 39 IPOs listed, a 39 per cent increase year-on-year compared to the same period in 2024. It maintained lead position in the ASEAN region for total number of IPO listings, and total IPOs funds raised1.
“This demonstrates a thriving market where companies are growing, creating value, and offering opportunities for investment. As a multi-asset exchange, Bursa Malaysia remains committed to enhancing the vibrancy and depth of our markets, to support Malaysia’s economic momentum and propel its competitiveness globally,” Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed added.
Since its inception in 2005, Invest Malaysia has expanded its reach globally with 61 Invest Malaysia Away editions hosted in major financial centres worldwide. In 2025 alone, the series has already made its mark in London (January), followed by the Invest ASEANMalaysia in Kuala Lumpur (June) – each reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a vibrant and attractive investment destination.
- As at end-July 2025.
