PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia Bhd
is stepping up efforts to attract more foreign retail investors through its Invest Beyond Borders initiative.
In a statement, Bursa Malaysia said it had partnered Phillip Nova Singapore to improve access to Malaysian equities and improve their visibility among Singapore-based retail investors.
Through Phillip Nova’s digital trading platform, Singapore investors can access Bursa Malaysia-listed securities alongside market information and corporate insights, Bursa Malaysia explained in a note.
According to the group, this will be supported by investor education and direct engagement with Malaysian-listed companies, helping investors better understand the businesses and opportunities available in Malaysia.
Commenting on the initiative, Bursa Malaysia director of group commercial and market coverage Stephanie Tan said: "Our focus is on giving investors the information and insights they need to understand our listed companies and make informed investment decisions."
The inaugural event featured six Malaysian-listed companies, namely Top Glove Corp Bhd, Karex Bhd, Inta Bina Group Bhd, Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd, Hi-Mobility Bhd and Kee Ming Group Bhd.
The event attracted more than 800 registrations.
“As investing becomes increasingly borderless and digitally enabled, we see an opportunity to bring Malaysia’s equity market closer to retail investors across the region," Tan said.
Meanwhile, Bursa Malaysia continues to strengthen the information available to investors through initiatives such as the Research Incentive Scheme Plus (RISE+).
The group noted this supports its research coverage of listed companies, and IR4U, which helps listed companies strengthen their investor relations capabilities and engagement with domestic and international investors.
The group is also bolstering the investment proposition through its quality-focused Bursa Malaysia Quality 50 (BMQ 50) and BMQ Shariah indices, which have delivered year-to-date (y-t-d) returns of approximately 9% and 12%, respectively, as of y-t-d Oct 2026.
"The indices provide additional benchmarks for investors seeking exposure to Malaysian companies with strong quality fundamentals," it said.
According to the group, these efforts form part of Bursa Malaysia’s broader market development agenda, which includes the MY Value Up initiative to help listed companies strengthen corporate performance and create long-term value.
