The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad have launched the MY Value Up Programme Guidebook, a new framework aimed at helping public listed companies (PLCs) enhance long-term shareholder value and strengthen their appeal to global investors.
The guidebook launched by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was first introduced jointly by the SC and Bursa Malaysia in April, the MY Value Up programme forms part of the Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 and is designed to encourage listed companies to adopt clearer growth strategies, improve capital allocation practices and enhance communication with investors.
The newly launched guidebook provides practical guidance for companies in developing medium- to long-term value creation plans. It outlines key components, suggested performance metrics and disclosure practices to help PLCs improve transparency and provide investors with greater visibility into future growth prospects.
While participation in the programme remains voluntary, regulators are strongly encouraging listed companies to adopt the framework as part of efforts to strengthen corporate governance and market competitiveness.
Under the initiative, companies are expected to place greater emphasis on articulating their strategic priorities, growth targets and capital management plans, while fostering stronger engagement with shareholders and stakeholders.
During 2026, the focus will be on familiarisation and alignment, with regulators engaging companies to build understanding of the initiative and encourage them to identify and communicate key value creation priorities. As part of this phase, the SC and Bursa Malaysia will work with targeted companies on the submission of their MY Value Up plans.
The second phase, beginning in 2027, will see participating companies publish their MY Value Up plans, creating a market-facing benchmark that enables investors to better assess corporate strategies and engage more effectively with management teams.
Since the programme’s introduction, the SC and Bursa Malaysia have engaged senior management teams from most of the largest 88 listed companies on Bursa Malaysia. These firms collectively represent about 80% of the exchange’s total market capitalisation, with each company having a market value of at least RM4 billion.
A series of workshops has also been conducted to gather industry feedback and deepen stakeholder engagement.
Moving forward, the regulators said they will continue engaging with listed companies through regular dialogues, feedback sessions and collaborative initiatives aimed at supporting corporate growth and long-term value creation.
The MY Value Up programme is expected to play a key role in strengthening Malaysia’s capital market competitiveness by encouraging higher-quality disclosures, improved governance standards and stronger investor confidence.
