Bursa Malaysia Bhd, in partnership with CIMB Group (CIMB) and HSBC Malaysia (HSBC), successfully wrapped up the first installment of its Invest Malaysia 2025 series, held in London yesterday.
Themed “Malaysia’s Economic Resurgence: Driving ASEAN’s Growth”, this flagship capital market conference positioned Malaysia as a premier investment destination. It provided institutional investors and fund managers with crucial insights into the nation’s economic outlook, market opportunities, and the potential of its listed companies.
In his opening remarks, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman of Bursa Malaysia, highlighted Malaysia’s economic resilience, underpinned by progressive national policies and reform efforts aimed at fostering growth and innovation.
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim delivered a compelling keynote address, underscoring the strategic significance of the United Kingdom’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
He noted how this first-ever Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Malaysia strengthens the UK’s position in Southeast Asia and cements Malaysia’s role as a gateway to ASEAN markets.
The Prime Minister also spotlighted Malaysia’s robust GDP growth, low inflation, transformative MADANI policies, and leadership in key sectors such as semiconductors, data centres, green energy, and artificial intelligence as driving forces behind its investment appeal.
Malaysia’s Role in ASEAN Leadership
As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is steering the region’s role as an economic stabiliser amid global fragmentation. Prime Minister Anwar emphasised initiatives like the ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) as pivotal in enhancing regional integration. He also reinforced Malaysia’s commitment to global trade through partnerships like BRICS, positioning the nation as a vibrant trading hub.
A lively Q&A session with the Prime Minister, moderated by Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, added further depth to the discussions.
Two fireside chats were organised that delved into Malaysia’s investment landscape:
- Investment, Trade & Industry Minister Datuk Seri Utama Tengku Zafrul Aziz emphasised Malaysia’s industrial reforms, neutral foreign policy stance, and initiatives like the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) and Green Investment Strategy (GIS), aiming to attract RM500 billion in investments by 2030.
- Treasury Secretary General Datuk Johan Merican Mahmood and Bank Negara Governor Dato’ Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour explored Malaysia’s fiscal policies, the outlook for the ringgit, and investment opportunities in bonds and equities, backed by the nation’s stable credit rating.
Both panels underscored Malaysia’s resilience and adaptability amid shifting global trade dynamics, reinforcing investor confidence in its sustainable growth trajectory.
Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift praised the conference’s role in bolstering Malaysia’s profile among global investors: “Invest Malaysia London 2025 underscores our nation’s remarkable economic progress, fuelled by political stability and strategic reforms. It’s a testament to Malaysia’s ambitions to lead in innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability.”
With 59 Invest Malaysia Away editions held since 2005, the 60th edition in London attracted around 200 delegates managing a combined Asset Under Management (AUM) of over RM228 trillion (approximately US$50.7 trillion).
Bursa Malaysia extends heartfelt gratitude to CIMB Group and HSBC Malaysia for their partnership in making Invest Malaysia London 2025 a resounding success.
