MEDIA RELATIONS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
Friday 31/07/2026
Members of the Media are cordially invited to cover the Invest Shariah Conference 2026 hosted by Bursa Malaysia Berhad and CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. with details as follows:
Day/Date: Tuesday 4 August 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Bursa Malaysia
Themed “Ethical Investing in a Digital and Volatile World”, the conference will bring together capital market leaders, industry experts, Shariah scholars and economists to discuss the future of Shariah investing, geopolitical developments, asset allocation, digital transformation and the economic and market outlook.
The conference will feature representatives from Bursa Malaysia, CGS International Securities Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia, MIDA, financial institutions and investment management firms.
Why this is worth your time:
· Shariah investing in focus amid geopolitical developments and market volatility, with perspectives from capital market leaders, Shariah scholars and economists.
· Access to key regulators and market players, including representatives from Bursa Malaysia, CGS International Securities Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia and MIDA.
· Forward-looking discussions on asset allocation, digital transformation and the economic and market outlook shaping ethical investing.
Conference Programme
| Time | Programme | Moderator |
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration | |
| 9:00 am – 9:05 am | Welcome Remarks Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia | |
| 9:05 am – 9:20 am | Opening Remarks and Introduction on CGS International Securities Malaysia Khairi Shahrin Arief Baki Chief Executive Officer, CGS International Securities Malaysia | |
| 9:20 am – 10:20 am | Session 1: (Fireside Chat) Maqasid Shariah in Action: Reframing the Future of Malaysia’s Capital Market Dr Azrul Azlan Iskandar Mirza Deputy Director, Islamic Capital Market of Securities Commission Malaysia | Azizan Abd Aziz Director, Islamic Capital Market, Bursa Malaysia |
| 10:20 am – 11:20 am | Session 2: Navigating Uncertainty: Islamic Investment Opportunities in Times of Global Tension Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Eskandar Shah Mohd Rasid Chief Executive Officer, ISRA International Consulting Munirah Khairuddin Chief Executive Officer & Head, Principal Asset Management Berhad Dr. Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad | Luqman Yahya Managing Director, Head of Global Sales, CGS International Securities Malaysia |
| 11:20 am – 12:35 pm | Session 3: Geopolitics, Inflation and Asset Allocation: Perspectives for Malaysian and Foreign Investors Tengku Dato’ Sri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz Chairman, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Shahril Hamdan Head of Southeast Asia and Managing Director, Bullhound Capital & Host for Keluar Sekejap | Khairi Shahrin Arief Baki Chief Executive Officer, CGS International Securities Malaysia |
| 12:35 pm – 2:15 pm | Lunch | |
| 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Session 4: Digital Transformation and Islamic Finance Innovation Arham Merican Partner & Shariah Consultant, Sharlife Advisory Ahmad Fuad Alhabshi Executive Director, Halogen Capital Effendy Zulkifly Chief Digital Officer, YAPIEM Holdings | Shahrul Hamdan Director, Equity Capital Markets, CGS International Securities Malaysia |
| 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Session 5: Economic Outlook Ahmad Nazmi Idrus Head of Economics, Research, CGS International Securities Malaysia | |
| 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm | Session 6: Market Outlook Prem Jearajasingam Head of Research, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sharizan Rosely Director, Retail Research, CGS International Securities Malaysia | |
| 5:15 pm | End | |
