Permodalan Nasional Berhad

Type of Investor:
Sovereign Wealth Fund
AuM Assets Held US$:
67857000000
City:
Kuala Lumpur
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia Pacific
+60 3‑2639 3118
About

Established on 17 March 1978 as part of Malaysia New Economic Policy, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) growth is deeply rooted in the countries development history. In the more than 40 years since its establishment, PNB has grown to become one of the largest investment management companies in Malaysia, dedicated to enriching the lives of the Bumiputera community and all Malaysians for the prosperity of the country.

Our Mandate
To increase the economic wealth of the Bumiputera community and all Malaysians, for the sake of national prosperity.

Our Goals
Strengthening the financial position of the people, across generations.

Our Manifesto
At PNB, we exist to empower people across generations. We connect their hopes today to realize their dreams for tomorrow.
We are the ones who unite every Malaysian, guiding our journey together towards a more prosperous future of finance, wealth, and wisdom.

Asset Allocation/Holding Type
  • Fixed income investments (Bonds)
  • Private equity
  • Real estate investments
Known Investment Strategies

Multi Level Asset Allocation:
PNB structures investment decisions across three tiers:
Strategic (long term);
Sets optimal capital mix across public equity, fixed income, real estate, private markets, and cash.

Dynamic (medium term);
Transitions portfolios toward SAA targets.

Tactical (short term);
Capitalizes on immediate market opportunities.

Public Equity Investments:
Largest allocation:
58% domestic and 13% global public equities .
Active investor in major Malaysian listed companies (e.g., Maybank, Sime Darby, SP Setia).
Increasing participation in global equities and IPOs since 2017, using both internal teams and a London office for ACWI exposure.

Fixed Income and Cash Across Geographies.
Approximately 7% invested in domestic & international bonds, government or corporate.
Maintains cash and money market cushions (9%) to manage liquidity and capture yield shifts.

Key Executives & Board of Directors
Muzzaffar Othman Group Chief Operational Officer
Country: Malaysia
Region: Asia Pacific
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Mohd Azlan M. Chief Operational Officer
Email: mohdazlan@pnb.com.my
Country: Malaysia
Region: Asia Pacific
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Muhammad Amir Faiz Mohd Razif Director - Head of Malaysia & ASEAN Equity
Email: mshahidan@pnb.com.my
Country: Malaysia
Region: Asia Pacific
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HQ Address
Level 91, Merdeka Tower 118, Merdeka Precinct 118, 50118 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Year Founded
1978
Countries of Interest
Malaysia
Geographies of Interest
Asia Pacific

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