KUALA LUMPUR, 2 JULY 2026 – Institutional Investors Council Malaysia (IICM Berhad) successfully hosted the IICM Corporate Governance Conference 2026, themed “The Governance Mandate: Rebuilding Market Trust in an Era of Uncertainty”, at the Securities Commission Malaysia. The biennial conference brought together institutional investors, regulators, policymakers, company directors, corporate leaders and governance professionals to discuss the critical role of corporate governance in strengthening investor confidence and enhancing the resilience of Malaysia’s capital market.
The conference commenced with welcoming remarks by Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis, Vice Chairman of IICM Berhad, who set the tone for the day’s discussions by emphasising that effective corporate governance is fundamental to restoring trust amid an increasingly uncertain and volatile global environment. He highlighted the vital stewardship role of institutional investors in promoting transparency, accountability and long-term value creation, while encouraging boards and companies to uphold the highest standards of governance for the benefit of all stakeholders.
The conference was officially opened by Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia. A key highlight of the programme was the Keynote Address delivered by YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Finance Minister II, who shared the Government’s vision to strengthen Malaysia’s capital market competitiveness through sound corporate governance, effective stewardship, and sustainable long-term economic growth.
Anchored on the conference theme, the programme featured five thought-provoking panel discussions that explored a broad spectrum of governance issues, including rebuilding investor confidence, strengthening stewardship, enhancing board effectiveness, navigating the evolving ESG landscape, and addressing governance challenges in an increasingly uncertain economic environment. Together, these discussions reinforced the importance of governance as a key driver of sustainable value creation and resilient capital markets.
The conference featured an esteemed line-up of local and international speakers and panellists from leading organisations, including the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA), Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), GDInstitute, the Securities Commission Malaysia, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP), Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) and other leading organisations, providing diverse perspectives on the future of corporate governance and stewardship.
The conference reaffirmed IICM’s commitment to advancing high standards of corporate governance, promoting responsible stewardship and active ownership among institutional investors, while contributing to a stronger, more resilient and trusted Malaysian capital market. As Malaysia’s investor-led organisation representing institutional investors, IICM will continue to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration among market participants to strengthen governance practices and support the long-term development of the nation’s capital market.
The conference attracted approximately 350 participants from across Malaysia’s investment and corporate governance ecosystem, comprising institutional investors, listed companies, regulators, policymakers, academia and governance professionals.
Institutional Investors Council Malaysia (IICM Berhad)
2 July 2026
About IICM Berhad
IICM Berhad is Malaysia’s investor-led organisation representing the collective interests of institutional investors. It was originally established as the Institutional Investors Council Malaysia (IIC) in July 2015 following the launch of the Malaysian Code for Institutional Investors (MCII), an initiative aimed at strengthening stewardship and corporate governance among institutional investors.
To strengthen its governance framework, accountability and operational effectiveness, IIC transitioned to IICM Berhad, a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLBG), in May 2025. This marked an important milestone in institutionalising the organisation’s role within Malaysia’s capital market ecosystem while reinforcing its public-interest mandate and commitment to long-term stewardship.
Today, IICM Berhad serves as the collective voice of institutional investors in Malaysia, promoting high standards of corporate governance, responsible stewardship and sustainable long-term value creation. Through advocacy, engagement and thought leadership, it works closely with regulators, policymakers, listed companies and other market participants to strengthen governance practices and foster greater investor confidence.
As an industry-led organisation, IICM Berhad continues to provide a platform for collaboration and dialogue on key governance issues affecting Malaysia’s capital market. By encouraging the adoption of best practices and supporting effective stewardship, IICM Berhad contributes towards building a more transparent, resilient and internationally competitive capital market.
Mission:
To promote effective investor stewardship and higher corporate governance standards by representing institutional investors and advancing the Malaysian Code for Institutional Investors (MCII).
Vision:
To lead the transformation of Malaysia’s corporate governance landscape by empowering institutional investors to drive responsible, long-term value creation.
Objectives:
1. To represent the interests of institutional investors on matters affecting them and to act as a conduit between policy makers, regulators and institutional investors in relation to broader corporate governance issues as well as to be the platform to influence good corporate governance culture by public listed companies;
2. To provide vision and strategic direction in relation to the development of the Institutional Investors Council and future enhancement to the Code; and
3. To advocate, provide guidance and monitor the adoption of the Code among institutional investors and encourage institutional investors to become signatories of the Code.
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