On 22 February 2025, the 2024/25 CFA Institute Research Challenge Malaysia Local Final brought together some of the brightest young finance minds in the country. This season, participants took on the challenge of conducting an in-depth equity analysis on @westports_malaysia , testing their ability to evaluate real-world investment opportunities.
After months of research and diligent preparations, we are proud to announce the top teams:
🥇 Local Champion: Universiti Malaya (UM) Team A
🥈 1st Runner-Up: Sunway College Team A
🥉 2nd Runner-Up: Sunway University Team B
Congratulations to the winners!
Alongside the top three teams, the following teams also competed in the final round:
🏅 Universiti Malaya (UM) Team B
🏅 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Team B
Success in this challenge isn’t achieved alone. Behind every team stands a group of dedicated faculty advisors and industry mentors, who guided, coached, and supported these students through months of research and presentation preparation. Your expertise, patience, and commitment played a huge part in shaping their journey 👏
With their outstanding performances, University Malaya Team A & Sunway College Team A will now represent Malaysia 🇲🇾 at the Sub-Regional Competition to carry forward the insights and skills they’ve gained to compete on a bigger stage.
We thank the judges and graders, who dedicated their time and expertise to evaluating each team’s work with fairness and professionalism.
We also extend our deepest appreciation to our sponsors, Kaplan & Public Mutual Berhad, for their unwavering support in empowering the next generation of finance professionals.
To all participants, congratulations on your hard work and dedication! This is more than just a competition; The knowledge, discipline, and experience gained will stay with you as you step into your future careers. Keep striving for excellence, keep learning, and continue pushing boundaries!