Become Listed Company in Malaysia
In Malaysia, all legally operating companies must go through the Companies Commission of Malaysia and file the necessary paperwork to fulfil the incorporation requirements of the intended business before they can begin operating in the country as a full-fledged business.
What is a Listed Company?
Once a business has been registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia, if the businesses is trading on the official stock exchange, it would be considered a listed company in Malaysia. Companies who wish to be listed on the stock exchange must first meet and adhere to all the listing requirements of that exchange, and this may include the number of shares which are listed and the minimum earnings level of the company.
A Listed Company in Malaysia
A listed company in Malaysia would trade on the Bursa Malaysia Berhad, which is an exchange holding company that has been approved under Section 15 of the Capital Markets and Services Act in 2007. Bursa Malaysia used to be known as the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, or the Bursa Saham Kuala Lumpur as it was known in Malay.
Bursa Malaysia, also known as the Malaysia Exchange, operates a fully integrated exchange in Malaysia. This exchange offers the complete range of exchange-related services which include trading, clearing, settlement and depository services.
On Bursa Malaysia’s extensive website, a user would be able to navigate for information on the listed company or companies that are available in Malaysia. The user navigating the website would also be able to take a look at the IPOs and latest listings of companies, what the latest announcements from the listed companies are, the latest research reports and more.
Companies can also register to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, as the company offers businesses a dynamic platform for issuers by supporting and assisting companies in fulfilling their capital raising needs. The benefits that a company would get from being a listed company in Malaysia on the Bursa include the following:
- Simple and clear requirements for listings to make things easier for companies
- Swift time-to market transition
- Cost effective listing destination options
- Strong investor protection regime under a sound regulatory framework
- Transparent and fully automated marketplace
Bursa Malaysia is committed to developing and maintaining a market that is a choice destination for listing and investment. Bursa Malaysia is home to some of the largest companies in commodities and natural resource-based sectors, along with being a recognised leader in the Islamic Finance and Investment arena.
