KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's stock exchange reported a 15.24-percent increase in net profit for the first half ended June 30, 2026, driven by stronger market activity, healthy fundraising momentum and continued growth in initial public offerings (IPOs).
Bursa Malaysia said in a statement on Thursday that net profit for the six-month period rose to 144.61 million ringgit (about 35.34 million U.S. dollars) from a year earlier, while revenue climbed 19.1 percent to 425.04 million ringgit.
Reflecting the robust IPO market and a strong listing pipeline, the exchange raised its 2026 IPO market capitalization target to 34 billion ringgit from 28 billion ringgit.
For the second quarter, the firm's net profit jumped 25.79 percent year-on-year to 71.78 million ringgit, while revenue increased 22.25 percent to 210.97 million ringgit.
Its chief executive officer, Fad'l Mohamed, said Malaysia's economic fundamentals remain supportive despite ongoing geopolitical and external market uncertainties.
He said sustained domestic demand and continued expansion of the technology sector are expected to underpin the country's growth outlook in 2026, creating a favorable environment for capital raising and investment activity.
He said the bourse will remain focused on strengthening market quality, broadening investor access and enhancing market connectivity to support long-term growth. (1 ringgit equals 0.24 U.S. dollars) ■
