KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market is picking up momentum this year despite various global headwinds such as tariffs, geopolitical tensions and market volatility, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
According to the Finance Minister II, Malaysia successfully completed 41 IPOs as of Sept 30 this year, compared to 35 IPOs during the same period last year.
Amir said the 41 IPOs this year have raised around RM4.36bil, with a total IPO market capitalisation of RM22.31bil.
“This is a healthy momentum towards Bursa Malaysia’s full-year target of 60 listings.
“Against a broader backdrop, Malaysia continues to lead in the region in terms of total number of IPOs.
“This performance underscores the strength of Malaysia’s public fundraising ecosystem, which continues to attract investors, despite global headwinds such as geopolitical tensions, tariff risks and market volatility,” said Amir.
Amir was speaking during his opening remarks at the launch of a book on Corporate Finance Law in Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Amir said that last year, Malaysia’s capital market reached an unprecedented RM4.2tril value.
“This demonstrates how well-structured corporate finance can turbocharge market dynamism and attract investment,” he said.
This year, Bursa Malaysia is targeting to achieve at least 60 IPOs with a combined market capitalisation of RM40.2bil.
Last year, the local stock exchange listed 55 IPOs, contributing RM31.37bil to the market cap.
Meanwhile, commenting on the book launch, Amir said the Corporate Finance Law in Malaysia book discusses the legal principles, financial practices and real-world applications by providing insights into Malaysia’s regulatory frameworks and corporate fundraising mechanisms.
“Equally important, the book addresses key governance issues, including insider trading, mergers and acquisitions, board responsibilities, and shareholder activism.
“These topics are not just legal concepts but are tools for building investor confidence and ensuring Malaysia’s financial ecosystem remains transparent, accountable and future ready,” he said.
Amir also said the book is more than just a reference, but a bridge between theory and practice and between policy and people.
“Let it serve as a catalyst for informed decision-making, ethical governance and a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our corporate world,” added Amir.
