KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Berhad has officially launched the Bursa Research Incentive Scheme Plus (Bursa RISE+), an expanded research programme aimed at enhancing the visibility and investor appeal of both public listed companies (PLCs) and promising private or pre-IPO firms in Malaysia.
Supported by the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF), Bursa RISE+ builds on the success of the original Bursa RISE initiative, which ran from March 2022 to December 2024. That phase provided research coverage for 60 PLCs and led to a 9.2% increase in average market velocity among the participating firms in 2024.
In contrast to its predecessor, Bursa RISE+ broadens its scope to include high-growth private companies and pre-IPO firms preparing for listing. The goal is to facilitate better investor understanding through independent research coverage and, in turn, support capital-raising efforts across a company’s growth lifecycle.
“Bursa RISE+ underscores the Exchange’s commitment to promote the capital market as a source of funding not only for PLCs, but also for private companies and pre-listed firms,” said Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia. “The initiative reinforces our role as a catalyst for economic advancement by connecting businesses with the capital they need to flourish.”
The two-year programme will cover a total of 60 PLCs and aims to include 40 private or pre-IPO firms annually. All research reports will be made publicly accessible via the MyBURSA Customer Portal, ensuring transparency and empowering informed investment decisions — especially ahead of new IPOs.
