Invest Malaysia 2017 affirms country's growth trajectory

The 13th Invest Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (IMKL) event affirmed Malaysia’s growth trajectory as an advanced Emerging Market status.

The event, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and witnessed by over 950 fund managers, was co-organised by both Bursa Malaysia and CIMB Investment Bank.

Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan said the conference has grown in size, outreach and participants.

“IMKL 2017 certainly serves to further enhance the visibility and profile of Malaysia in the international community,” he said.

Over 1,900 participants exchanged views and opinions on the market outlook at the event.

IMKL panellists are from industry experts, bankers, fund managers, and business journalists - Pix Astro Awani

Fund managers of close to US$20 trillion asset under management (AUM) generally said they are bullish on the Malaysian market and is optimistic on the outlook of the opportunities on the Malaysian investment scene.

CIMB group CEO Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz said delegates and fund managers received a clear perspective of the country’s strategic direction from policy makers and institutional investors.

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He continued by stating that “the viability, sustainability, and dynamism of the Malaysian capital market underscore its attractiveness as a listing destination and a regional hub to access the 625 million strong ASEAN marketplace”.

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At IMKL 2017, Bursa Malaysia also launched their new SME market – Leading Exchange Entrepreneur Platform (LEAP) as an initiative to enhance the diversity and investment opportunities of Malaysia’s capital market.