Capital markets key to Malaysia's new semiconductor growth phase

Malaysia's capital markets are poised to play a pivotal role in propelling the nation's semiconductor industry into a new era of growth. As the country seeks to capitalize on the evolving global semiconductor supply chain, the availability of critical capital, encompassing deep, smart, and strategic investments, will be essential for companies to innovate, adopt new technologies, develop talent, and enhance their global competitiveness.

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The next leap forward in the semiconductor industry cannot be achieved by the government, industry, or investors alone. Success requires collaboration, including investors and capital markets providing the necessary long-term capital to transform potential companies into global leaders.

Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong emphasized that this next leap forward cannot be achieved by the government, industry, or investors alone. Success hinges on collaboration, particularly from investors and capital markets, to provide the long-term funding needed to transform promising companies into global leaders. He noted that with ongoing government initiatives, Malaysia's semiconductor sector is already moving beyond assembly and testing into higher-value activities like advanced chip packaging for artificial intelligence, data centers, and high-performance computing.

Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Fad’l Mohamed highlighted the importance of a robust capital market ecosystem in enabling innovative companies to secure long-term funding, broaden investor participation, and increase market visibility. As of June 2026, Bursa Malaysia lists 52 technology companies with a combined market capitalization of nearly RM100 billion. Through initiatives like MY Value Up, Bursa RISE+, and Invest Malaysia, the exchange is committed to enhancing investor engagement and supporting companies throughout their growth journeys.

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A strong capital market ecosystem is important for helping innovative companies obtain long-term capital, broaden investor participation, and increase market visibility as Malaysia enters its next growth phase.

Joe Liew, Head of CLSA Malaysia, added that Malaysia's semiconductor sector is entering a new phase ripe with opportunities for both companies and investors. The collaboration between Bursa Malaysia and CLSA aims to showcase Malaysia's growing strengths in technology and semiconductors, the shifting dynamics of the global semiconductor landscape, and the critical need to connect companies with investors to foster long-term growth.

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Through our collaboration with Bursa Malaysia, these discussions highlight Malaysia's growing strengths in technology and semiconductors, the changing dynamics of the global semiconductor landscape, and the importance of connecting companies with investors to support long-term growth.