Bursa malaysia: Budget 2026 nurtures sustainable and responsible growth, empowering citizens to embrace wealth creation and encouraging diversity, all key factors to move forward as a progressive society, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd. In a statement today, its chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed commended the government’s proactive yet responsible stance in strengthening economic resilience and enhancing the competitiveness of growth sectors while balancing fiscal discipline.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, significant investments have been announced as part of the budget, including RM550 million from Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Retirement Fund Inc into Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem. These investments aim to strengthen collaborations between local businesses and multinational companies, which Bursa Malaysia believes will deepen industrial linkages and enhance Malaysia’s position in the global semiconductor value chain.
Furthermore, the focus on technology-driven growth is evident through the Malaysia Digital Accelerator Grant, which allocates RM53 million to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies. This initiative is expected to bolster the country’s technological infrastructure and innovation capacity.
Fad’l Mohamed also highlighted the allocation of RM40 million via government-linked investment companies and government-linked companies, alongside Ekuinas’s commitment to grow and scale its investee companies. This initiative aims to build more competitive bumiputera businesses, fostering a more inclusive economic environment.
Bursa Malaysia expressed its readiness to work closely with partners and facilitate these companies through its suite of fundraising avenues and services, positioning itself as the preferred marketplace for investors and a vital fundraising platform for businesses.