KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the “Exchange”), in collaboration with CIMB Group (CIMB) and HSBC Malaysia (HSBC), concluded the first edition of its Invest Malaysia 2025 series (“Invest Malaysia” or “IM London 2025”) on 17th January 2025. Themed “Malaysia’s Economic Resurgence, Driving ASEAN’s Growth,” this flagship capital market conference continues to promote Malaysia as a compelling investment destination. It offers institutional investors and fund managers valuable insights into Malaysia’s macroeconomic outlook, market prospects, and listed companies on the Exchange.
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia, highlighted in his opening remarks Malaysia’s economic resilience, 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, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the strategic significance of the United Kingdom’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This milestone 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 a gateway to ASEAN.
The Prime Minister elaborated on Malaysia’s appeal as a preferred investment destination in Asia Pacific, underpinned by strong GDP growth, low inflation, a robust capital market, and transformative policies under the MADANI economic framework. He also emphasized Malaysia’s leadership in the global semiconductor value chain, data center advancements, green energy, and artificial intelligence (AI) as key investment magnets.
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, inclusivity, and infrastructure investment needs present significant opportunities for international collaboration. The Prime Minister highlighted Malaysia’s leadership in fostering harmonized approaches within ASEAN through initiatives like the ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE) and reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to global trade and partnerships, such as its collaboration with BRICS and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ).
A fireside session with YB Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry of Malaysia (MITI), moderated by Dato’ Omar Siddiq, CEO of HSBC Malaysia, underscored Malaysia’s investment resilience amid geopolitical shifts. The Minister discussed industrial reforms to ensure economic security and sustainability, Malaysia’s non-aligned stance, and the strategic advantages of BRICS and CPTPP, including significant trade opportunities with the UK.
A second fireside chat featured Datuk Johan Merican Mahmood, Secretary General of Treasury, and Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, moderated by Michelle Chia, Head of Group Wholesale Banking Treasury & Market Research at CIMB. They discussed Malaysia’s macroeconomic strategies, investment opportunities, and resilience amidst global trade tensions. The conversation also focused on fiscal policies, the management of the ringgit, and Malaysia’s attractive investment landscape supported by its stable credit rating.
Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, CEO of Bursa Malaysia, stated, “Bursa Malaysia’s Invest Malaysia series continues to enhance Malaysia’s profile among global fund managers and institutional investors. Invest Malaysia London 2025 highlights Malaysia’s remarkable economic growth, driven by political stability and clear economic policies, to UK investors, demonstrating our commitment to becoming a more innovative, competitive, prosperous, and sustainable nation.”
Since 2005, 59 Invest Malaysia Away editions have been held globally, with IM London 2025 marking the 60th edition. Approximately 200 delegates attended the session, including foreign fixed income, equity, and private equity investors, with a combined AUM exceeding RM228 trillion (approximately USD50.7 trillion).
Bursa Malaysia extends its appreciation to its partners – CIMB Group and HSBC Malaysia – for their invaluable support in making Invest Malaysia London 2025 a success.
