Bursa Malaysia Launches Ir4u Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd today launched the IR4U programme, a comprehensive programme to support and enhance the standards and capabilities of investor relations (IR) practices to raise the visibility and investability of Malaysian listed companies.

Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift said the IR4U programme  provides listed companies with the tools and resources they need to proficiently communicate their value proposition to investors, highlight the company’s investability and cultivate strong relationships with the investing community.

He said it would encompass the IR4U Portal, a comprehensive online resource that serves as a centralised hub.  "You will find webinars, articles, and guidebooks covering the latest trends in the IR space, as well as various aspects of effective stakeholder management and IR relevant to private listed companies (PLCs) and IR practitioners,” he said in his welcoming remarks of IR4U Programme Launch here today.

Muhammad Umar said the IR4U programme complements the exchange’s existing IR initiatives such as the Investor Relations & Public Relations Programme (launched in 2021); the PLC Transformation Programme, specifically through Guidebook Book 3 “Strengthening Stakeholder Management & Investor Relations”; and the Bursa Research Incentive Scheme (both launched in 2022).

He said these initiatives are part of the exchange’s broader efforts to enhance the profile of listed companies and invigorate the equities market.

In addition to the IR4U portal, Bursa Malaysia will release two handbooks entitled “Fundamentals of IR” and “Applications of IR.” 

The Fundamentals of IR delineates the role and responsibilities of an IR officer in today’s competitive landscape, while the Applications of IR assists IR practitioners in translating their knowledge into simple, practical applications.

“All of these resources are freely accessible to IR practitioners on the Bursa Malaysia website.“There will be more to come. We will continue to expand the IR suite of tools as part of Bursa Malaysia’s broader efforts to enhance the profile of listed companies - our core equities offerings,” he added.

-- BERNAMA