Bursa Malaysia Eyes RM28 Bln IPO Market Capitalisation In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is eyeing RM28 billion in total initial public offering (IPO) market capitalisation this year, up from the RM27.4 billion achieved in 2025.

Chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed said Bursa Malaysia will focus on larger and higher-quality listings this year.

“Last year, we had 11 Main Market IPOs. We will continue to aim for IPOs in the Main Market as well as the ACE Market. The ACE Market is a strong funding platform for many growing companies in Malaysia. 

“We will probably see a higher ratio of ACE Market companies. However, we want to also focus on the Main Market sizeable companies, and we hope to see that happen,” he told reporters at today’s media briefing for Bursa Malaysia’s financial year of 2025 (FY2025) results. 

Last year’s IPOs comprised 11 listings on the Main Market, 44 on the ACE Market and five on the LEAP Market.

Fad’l said that based on its pipeline, Bursa Malaysia currently sees strong momentum in both the Main Market and ACE Market, with six IPOs year-to-date.

He noted that total listings remain important because they help companies raise capital.

IPOs on Bursa Malaysia performed strongly last year, with the number of listings reaching the full-year target of 60 companies, surpassing the exchange’s 2024 total of 55 IPOs.

Fad’l said that despite persistent global headwinds driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the challenging environment has become the new normal for IPO markets.

He said Malaysia is seen to be on a positive trajectory, supported by policy clarity and improving investor confidence.

“We are confident that there are big companies that will be coming to the market. We are confident that Malaysia will be on the right trajectory in terms of growth and confidence, also in terms of policies and direction,” he said.

-- BERNAMA