Bursa Malaysia: Listing Requirements and IPO Guide

Headquarters

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Region

Asia-Pacific

Market Focus

Islamic Finance & Mid Cap

Overview

Bursa Malaysia operates the country's securities and derivatives markets. Companies list on the Main Market, the ACE Market for growth companies, or the LEAP Market for small businesses and sophisticated investors.

A large share of its listed companies are classified as Shariah-compliant, making it an important venue for Islamic capital markets.

Known For

Palm oil, plantation and commodity companies
Shariah-compliant securities and Islamic finance
Banking, utilities and infrastructure
The ACE Market for sponsor-backed growth companies

Listing Considerations

The Securities Commission Malaysia regulates the market
ACE Market listings require an approved sponsor
Bumiputera equity requirements may apply to some listings
A practical venue for Southeast Asian companies seeking a regional listing

Key Facts

Founded

1973 (as the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange)

Operator

Bursa Malaysia Berhad

Regulator

Securities Commission Malaysia

Main Index

FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI

Currency

Malaysian ringgit (MYR)

Trading Hours

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Malaysia time

Market Segments

Main Market, ACE Market, LEAP Market

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Listing Requirements

Main Market profit test: uninterrupted profit after tax for three to five years, aggregate of at least RM20 million and at least RM6 million in the latest year
Or market capitalisation test: at least RM500 million at listing, with an operating revenue track record
Public spread of at least 25%, held by at least 1,000 public shareholders each with 100 shares or more
Bumiputera equity requirements may apply
ACE Market: no minimum profit, approved sponsor required

Headline Main Market criteria from the Securities Commission Malaysia Equity Guidelines, checked November 2026.

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