CGS International spearheaded a market engagement initiative with China’s DeHeng Law Offices and Bursa Malaysia to encourage cross-border listings in Malaysia.

CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (CGS MY) recently hosted a strategic market engagement session with DeHeng Law Offices, a leading Beijing-based cross-border law firm, and Bursa Malaysia, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a regional capital market hub for high-growth Chinese enterprises. The session was designed to facilitate early-stage dialogue with companies from China’s new economy that are exploring regional expansion, while simultaneously creating greater opportunities for ASEAN investors to participate in their growth journeys.

The engagement focused on enhancing understanding of Malaysia’s capital market framework, issuer readiness, and regulatory expectations, as well as providing clarity on listing pathways available on Bursa Malaysia. By addressing key considerations at an early stage, the initiative aims to support well-governed, future-ready companies in evaluating Malaysia as a viable destination for capital raising and long-term regional growth.

Alan Inn Wei Loon, Country Head of CGS MY, highlighted CGS International’s unique position as a gateway between China and ASEAN, supported by its shareholders China Galaxy Securities and the China Investment Corporation (CIC). He noted that Malaysia’s deep liquidity pools, diversified asset base, mature capital market infrastructure and strong investor protection framework make it an attractive listing destination. CGS MY, he added, looks forward to working closely with DeHeng to intensify efforts in attracting new economy companies, enhancing their visibility among Malaysian institutional and retail investors, and facilitating cross-border growth between China, Malaysia and the wider ASEAN region.

Echoing this sentiment, Xu Jianjun, Deputy Director of DeHeng Law Offices, emphasized the firm’s role in preparing Chinese issuers for international capital markets. Beyond regulatory compliance, he said companies must meet growing expectations around governance, sustainability and long-term value creation. Through specialized cross-border legal advisory, DeHeng aims to support market-ready issuers while ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both companies and Malaysia’s investment community.

In his welcome remarks, Julian Mahmud Hashim, Chief Regulatory Officer of Bursa Malaysia, underscored Malaysia’s strengths as a stable base for companies seeking a foothold in Southeast Asia. He noted that Bursa Malaysia offers multiple listing routes for foreign companies and remains committed to supporting early-stage discussions, providing regulatory clarity and helping potential issuers progress confidently from intention to execution.

The collaboration between CGS MY and DeHeng is focused on connecting future-ready companies from high-potential sectors such as technology, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and consumer goods with Malaysia’s robust capital-raising ecosystem. By combining CGS MY’s regional connectivity with DeHeng’s cross-border legal expertise, the initiative aims to strengthen market understanding, improve issuer preparedness and support informed decision-making for companies considering Malaysia as their capital market destination.