Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”), in collaboration with CIMB Group (CIMB) and HSBC Malaysia (HSBC), yesterday concluded the first edition of its Invest Malaysia 2025 series (“Invest Malaysia or IM London 2025”). Themed “Malaysia’s Economic Resurgence, Driving ASEAN’s Growth”, Bursa Malaysia’s flagship capital market conference continues to promote Malaysia as a compelling investment destination, offering institutional investors and fund managers with valuable insights into Malaysia’s macroeconomic outlook, market prospects, and listed companies on the Exchange.
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia, in his opening remarks shared how Malaysia’s economy demonstrated robustness, showcasing the results of progressive national policies and reforms, while striving for stronger growth and innovation.
YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, who delivered the keynote address at the event, highlighted the strategic significance of the United Kingdom’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This marks the first-ever Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Malaysia, positioning the UK closer to key Southeast Asian markets, and reinforcing Malaysia’s role as an important gateway to the ASEAN.
The Honourable Prime Minister elaborated on Malaysia’s appeal as a preferred investment destination in Asia Pacific, underpinned by strong GDP growth, low inflation, robust capital market, and transformative policies under the MADANI economic framework. In addition, he emphasised Malaysia’s leadership in the global semiconductor value chain, its leading data centre hub, as well as advancements in green energy and artificial intelligence (AI) as key magnets of investment.
As ASEAN Chair this year, Malaysia is championing the region’s role as an economic and diplomatic counterbalance in a fragmented global landscape. ASEAN’s openness and inclusivity, coupled with its USD2.8 trillion infrastructure investment needs by 2030, present significant opportunities in international collaboration. The Prime Minister also spotlighted Malaysia’s leadership in fostering harmonised approaches within ASEAN through initiatives like the ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE), and emphasised Malaysia’s commitment to global trade and partnerships, exemplified by its BRICS collaboration and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ), which bolster regional growth and reinforce Malaysia’s position as a dynamic trading nation. This was followed by a short question and answer session with the Prime Minister, which was facilitated by Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bursa Malaysia.
Malaysia’s strategic approach to global trade took centre stage during a fireside session with YB Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry of Malaysia, (MITI), moderated by Dato’ Omar Siddiq, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Malaysia. The Minister emphasised the resilience of Malaysia’s investment, industrial and export sectors amidst geopolitical shifts, while mentioning that industrial reforms in Malaysia would continue apace to ensure the nation’s long-term economic security, inclusivity and sustainability. He reiterated Malaysia’s neutral and non-aligned stance to maintain a healthy, open economy while upholding its foreign policy principles. The Minister also noted that Malaysia’s participation in BRICS would expand and diversify our markets, while the CPTPP agreement offers significant trade opportunities with the UK, eliminating 94% of tariffs and boosting key sectors like palm oil, electronics, and automotive. Additionally, the Minister shared the progress of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, as well as key features of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), and Green Investment Strategy (GIS). The NSS aims to attract RM500 billion in investments by 2030. The GIS, on the other hand, will attract investments in the green technology sector to improve the green investment ecosystem.
A second fireside chat featured Datuk Johan Merican Mahmood, Secretary General of Treasury, Malaysia and Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia, moderated by Michelle Chia, Head, Group Wholesale Banking Treasury & Market Research, CIMB. The panel discussed Malaysia’s macroeconomic strategies and investment opportunities, emphasising Malaysia’s resilience in the face of global trade tensions, particularly its strategic response to the US-China trade war and shifting trade dynamics. The Page 2 of 5 conversation also focused on the management and outlook for the ringgit amidst global currency fluctuations, as well as Malaysia’s fiscal policies, and ongoing reform efforts.
The panel further explored Malaysia’s attractive investment opportunities in both bonds and equities, supported by its stable credit rating, which positions the country as a safe haven. The session concluded with a reaffirmation of Malaysia’s commitment to fostering long-term economic resilience and investor confidence, establishing the country as a stable, attractive, and sustainable investment destination.
Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia said, “Bursa Malaysia’s Invest Malaysia series continues to be highly relevant in enhancing Malaysia’s profile among global fund managers and institutional investors. Invest Malaysia London 2025 highlights Malaysia’s remarkable economic growth in recent years, driven by political stability and clear economic policies, to UK investors. It demonstrates the country’s determination to becoming a more innovative, competitive, prosperous, and sustainable nation.”
“The Exchange remains committed to supporting Malaysia’s economic growth narrative and will continue to implement market and structural reforms to enhance Malaysia’s dynamism and competitiveness, while strengthening market confidence,” he added.
Since the first Invest Malaysia in 2005, 59 Invest Malaysia Away editions have been held in major financial cities worldwide, with IM London 2025 marking the 60th Invest Malaysia Away edition. Yesterday’s session was attended by approximately 200 delegates, including foreign fixed income, equity, and private equity investors, with a combined Asset Under Management (AUM) exceeding RM228 trillion (approximately USD50.7 trillion).
Bursa Malaysia extends its deep appreciation to the Invest Malaysia London 2025 partners – CIMB Group and HSBC Malaysia – for their invaluable support in making the event a success.
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