Bursa Malaysia tops ASEAN with RM5.4 billion IPO haul in H1 2026
Bursa Malaysia raised RM5.4 billion from 36 listings in the first half of 2026, beating ASEAN peers.
Source: Fintech News Malaysia · July 31, 2026 at 5:28 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 1 AUGUST 2026 —
Bursa Malaysia raised RM5.4 billion from 36 listings in the first half of 2026, beating ASEAN peers.
Market Impact
According to Bursa Malaysia’s half-year results, the proceeds were spread across the Main, ACE and LEAP markets. The listings added RM26.1 billion in market capitalisation during the six months ended 30 June.
The exchange lifted its full-year IPO market capitalisation target to RM34 billion from RM28 billion, citing its first-half performance and current listing pipeline.
Profit after tax, zakat and minority interest rose 15.2% to RM144.6 million from RM125.5 million a year earlier. Operating revenue climbed 19.6% to RM411.7 million, driven mainly by stronger securities trading activity.
Operating expenses increased 21% to RM229 million due to higher staff costs and regulatory fees.
Bursa Malaysia is upgrading its securities trading infrastructure to Bursa Trade Securities 3. It is also deepening regional connectivity through its partnership with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing.
The board declared an interim dividend of 16.5 sen per share, amounting to about RM133.5 million.
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