The Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia have launched the 'MY Value Up' programme, a joint initiative aimed at improving the market valuation and global attractiveness of Malaysian public-listed companies (PLCs), The Star reports.
The programme, aligned with the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030, targets 88 of the country's largest listed entities, which collectively account for 80% of Bursa Malaysia's total market capitalisation. Each participating company maintains a minimum market value of approximately MYR4bn ($1.01bn).
The initiative marks a strategic shift from a culture of mere compliance to proactive value creation as Kuala Lumpur seeks to stem the flow of domestic capital to regional rivals. By requiring more transparent, forward-looking disclosures, regulators hope to facilitate better price discovery and draw in a broader base of institutional and regional investors.
'It is an opportune time for our leading PLCs to widen their lens and benchmark themselves against the best in class, not just domestically but also regionally and beyond,' SC Chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said on April 20.
The programme focuses on strategic articulation that enables boards to clearly disclose mid-to-long-term growth strategies rather than focusing on quarterly earnings. Investor engagement also facilitates deeper communication between C-suite executives and global fund managers.
Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Fad’l Mohamed added that the exchange will work with the wider market ecosystem to strengthen market signals, ensuring that high-performing companies are rewarded with more accurate valuations.
To support the roll-out, the SC and Bursa Malaysia will hold a series of technical workshops to gather industry feedback. A comprehensive guidebook detailing the specific expectations and reporting standards under the programme is scheduled for release by the end of June.
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