PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s stock exchange put in a strong performance in the first quarter of financial year 2026 (1Q26) with a 27% year-on-year (y-o-y) jump in securities’ on-market average daily trading value to RM3.3bil.
There was also an increase in listing and issuer fees during the quarter – with 16 initial public offerings (IPOs) across the Main, ACE and LEAP markets – helping to drive Bursa Malaysia Bhd
’s non-trading revenue 19.3% higher y-o-y to RM79.3mil, representing 38% of operating revenue.
“Bursa Malaysia delivered a positive start to the year, which saw higher trading activity and strong listing pipeline, reflecting confidence in the Malaysian capital market,” said Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed in a results announcement.
He said Malaysia’s capital market continues to operate within a resilient domestic environment, supported by steady economic growth and policy certainty.
“With gross domestic product growth projected at 4% to 5%, this backdrop provides a constructive foundation for investment and capital market activity.
“Against this landscape, Bursa Malaysia remains focused on fulfilling its role as a trusted market operator, strengthening market vibrancy and supporting sustainable capital formation to meet the evolving needs of investors, issuers and the broader economy.”
In 1Q26, Bursa Malaysia posted a net profit of RM72.83mil, up from RM68.42mil in the year-ago quarter, on the back of higher quarterly revenue of RM214.08mil as compared to RM184.38mil in the comparative quarter.
Earnings per share rose to nine sen from 8.5 sen in the year-ago quarter.
According to the stock exchange operator, average daily contracts on the derivatives market rose 5.2% y-o-y to 107,487, largely driven by a higher number of Crude Palm Oil Futures (FCPO) contracts and hedging activity by participants.
In the Securities Market, average daily trading value for on-market trades increased 27% y-o-y to RM3.3bil, supported by broad participation across investor segments.
“Fundraising activity was encouraging in 1Q26, with 16 IPOs across the Main, ACE and LEAP markets.
“The total market capitalisation increased by 11.4% y-o-y, reaching RM2.1 trillion in 1Q26.”
Meanwhile, the Derivatives Market contributed steadily to performance in 1Q26, with average daily contracts traded increased 5.2% y-o-y to 107,487 contracts, largely driven by higher number of FCPO contracts and hedging activity by participants.
“Bursa Malaysia launched the Mini FBM KLCI Futures on Jan 26 as part of its product innovation strategy, as well as continued industry engagement through the 37th Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition.”
In the Islamic Market, Bursa Suq Al-Sila’ (BSAS) recorded an average daily value of RM50.7bil, supported by broad participation and liquidity.
On Jan 2 this year, total trading value on BSAS reached a record RM172.7bil.
