RHB and Bursa Malaysia Expand Investor Outreach in Melaka

(From left) Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir, Managing Director, Group Wholesale Banking of RHB Bank Berhad; Dato' Mohd Rashid Mohamad, Group Managing Director/Group Chief Executive Officer of RHB Banking Group; YB Datuk Wira Salhah binti Salleh, Melaka State Finance Officer and Treasurer, Finance and Treasury Department of Melaka; YAB Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf bin Yusoh, Chief Minister of Melaka; Julian Mahmud Hashim, Chief Regulatory Officer of Bursa Malaysia Berhad; YB Datuk Ngwe Hee Sam, Melaka State Executive Councillor (EXCO) for Health, Human Resources and Unity; and Kevin Davies, Managing Director of RHB Investment Bank, at the RHB-Bursa Malaysia Retail Corporate Day 2026 in Melaka, an investor engagement initiative aimed at bringing retail investors closer to the capital market through greater access to market insights, listed companies and investment opportunities.

MELAKA, Aug 8, 2026 — RHB Banking Group, in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia Berhad, hosted the RHB-Bursa Malaysia Retail Corporate Day 2026 in Melaka, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening investor engagement and broadening participation in Malaysia’s capital market. The event, officiated by Chief Minister Ab Rauf bin Yusoh, gathered more than 200 participants including investors, listed company representatives, market practitioners, and business leaders.

Investor Outreach

Mohd Rashid Mohamad, Group Managing Director and CEO of RHB Banking Group, highlighted the importance of platforms that allow investors to directly engage with businesses and market experts. “These conversations foster a more informed investing community and support the continued growth of Malaysia’s capital market,” he said.

Julian Mahmud Hashim, Chief Regulatory Officer of Bursa Malaysia, emphasized that participation, accessibility, and trust are the foundations of a strong capital market. He noted that the collaboration with RHB reflects a shared commitment to widening access and ensuring more Malaysians benefit from investment opportunities.

Economic outlook

The programme featured discussions on Malaysia’s economic outlook, market developments, and emerging investment opportunities, alongside showcases of RHB’s digital innovations such as RHB PAY, the country’s first bank-owned unified payment gateway, and RHB Reflex 2.0, an enhanced corporate internet banking platform.

Chief Minister Ab Rauf noted Melaka’s economic momentum, with GDP rising 3% to RM50.2 billion in 2025, driven by strong investment activity and strategic development initiatives.

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