Malaysia to help public listed firms on long-term value creation

Guidebook launched as part of programme to boost the country's capital market.

The MY Value Up Programme in Malaysia now has its official guidebook designed to assist public listed companies (PLCs) in fostering stronger accountability, more purposeful communication, and clearer value creation to attract investments.

Published in June 2026, the guidebook follows the initiative's April launch under Malaysia's Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030. MY Value Up was rolled out jointly by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad.

"The MY Value Up Guidebook is practical and principles-based," said SC Executive Chairman Dato' Mohammad Faiz Azmi and Bursa Malaysia CEO Dato' Fad'l Mohamed in the guidebook's foreword. "It is designed to help boards and management take clearer ownership of strategy, communicate with greater purpose, and engage with the investors on how value will be created and sustained.

"Our leading PLCs shape market standards and influence how Malaysia is perceived by investors, at home and abroad. Boards and management that engage with intent, communicate clearly, and execute with discipline will help strengthen the depth, quality, and competitiveness of our market."

With the help of the voluntary programme, the goal is to expand the $1.1t (RM4.3t) Malaysian capital market to somewhere between $1.4t (RM5.8t) and $1.6t (RM6.3t) by 2030.

"Building on the core principles of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG), the MY Value Up provides a cohesive foundation that helps PLCs articulate their value more clearly whilst encouraging a wider, ecosystem‑level shift amongst market participants," reads part of the 24-page guidebook.

"This aligns with the MCCG's emphasis on strengthening long‑term, sustainable value creation through responsible board stewardship and accountable management. Put simply, sustainable value creation is about delivering enduring outcomes to elevate and transform PLCs into globally attractive investment proposition."

This year will be focused on familiarisation and alignment, with PLCs to start publishing their MY Value Up plans from 2027. These should include governance priorities and initiatives, as well as their Value Up strategies and growth targets.