KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia stood out in Southeast Asia’s initial public offering (IPO) market in the first nine months of 2026, accounting for 38 of the 56 listings recorded across the region, according to Ernst & Young (EY).
The 38 IPOs raised US$1.62 billion (RM6.56 billion, based on US$1=RM4.05), compared with US$992 million (RM4.02 billion) raised through 37 listings in the corresponding period last year, stated EY in a factsheet today.
In the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), Malaysia recorded nine IPOs raising US$167.2 million (RM677.2 million), compared with eight IPOs that raised US$94 million (RM380.7 million) in the same quarter last year.
Among other Southeast Asian markets, Singapore recorded eight IPOs raising US$1.28 billion (RM5.18 billion), followed by Indonesia with seven IPOs raising US$121.3 million (RM491.3 million) and Thailand with three IPOs raising US$21.3 million (RM86.3 million).
