BURSA Malaysia had a banner year for listings in 2025, chalking up 60 debuts – the most in over a decade – and nearly RM30bil in fresh market capitalisation. But the money raised told a different story, with initial public offering (IPO) proceeds easing to RM6bil from RM7.4bil. As articulated by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan last month, the focus now is on attracting bigger companies that can add market weight and raise the bourse’s prominence.

Source: The Star January 10, 2026 11:05 UTC