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The focus of this fourth annual forum will be on three main themes which are the Energy Sector that includes both oil & gas and palm oil; Market Liberalisation; and Domestic Demand. The themes chosen are timely issues which are playing a key role in setting the market direction this year.
Dato’ Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia said, “We are optimistic about the prospects of the Malaysian market moving forward. The market has been performing relatively well despite the recent downturn, indicating that it remains vibrant and competitive. This trend is attributed to sustained steady inflow of foreign funds, coupled with progressive economic initiatives by the government and market liberalisation measures, on the back on the country’s strong fundamentals. One of Malaysia’s advantages is that its energy sector boasts both mineral fuel and bio fuel as natural resources. Notable developments in both the oil & gas, and in palm oil have further helped drive the market and opened up more opportunities.”
Uday Jayaram, Head of Equities of Macquarie Capital Securities, Malaysia said, “While the Malaysian market is unlikely to be spared from the volatility that is effecting the Asian region, its strong domestic economy should ensure a greater degree of resilience in the face of external factors compared with several other markets. It is therefore timely that Invest Malaysia 2008 showcases the positive domestic drivers for our market via its three main themes.”
Tan Sri Dato’ Azman Hashim, Chairman, AmBank Group said, “Invest Malaysia is certainly an important annual landmark event that no major fund manager and investor should miss. IM08 provides a great opportunity for investors, both local and foreign, to gain further insights into Malaysia’s investment environment directly from policy makers, regulators and our top corporations. Investors will also be able to benefit from close interaction with listed companies across a wide range of industries to get a strong flavour of the investment potential present.”
Key players from top corporations comprising Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers are expected to attend IM08. In addition, the Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has been invited to deliver the keynote address at the conference.
This year, IM08 is expected to attract over 600 delegates from foreign institutions as well as Malaysian institutions. Traditionally, Invest Malaysia has been well attended by institutional investors and fund managers from Singapore and Hong Kong. This year, institutional investors and fund managers from Australia, Korea and the Middle East have shown interest to attend this highly anticipated event. Key highlights will be corporate presentations, interactive panel discussions, keynote speeches and networking sessions that would enable delegates to gain a unique insight into the outlook of Malaysia’s economy and capital market in the year ahead.
