For years, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting felt like a “big company” problem—something for the top-tier giants with massive budgets and dedicated sustainability departments. That era officially ends on 31 December 2026. Bursa Malaysia has tightened the net, mandating that all Main Market issuers—not just the top RM2 billion cap companies—align their reporting with […]
As headlines across the world flash heavy artillery and rising geopolitical tensions, global markets have reacted sharply — and Bursa Malaysia is no exception. Recent escalations in the US-Israel conflict with Iran have reverberated through commodity prices, investor sentiment, and trading activity in Kuala Lumpur and beyond. 1. Geopolitical Shockwaves Hit Global Markets The latest […]
The drums of the Lion Dance are echoing through the streets of Kuala Lumpur and Penang, signaling the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse. In the lunar zodiac, the Horse represents vitality and independence, but when paired with the Fire element—an event occurring only once every 60 years—it signifies a market that moves […]
Investing in the Malaysian stock market can feel like a whirlwind. Between the fluctuating KLCI and the constant stream of corporate announcements, staying ahead of the curve is a full-time job. While the official Bursa Malaysia platform provides the data, investors often need something more intuitive to help them make sense of the noise. That […]
Introduction to Bursa Malaysia Bursa Malaysia is the national stock exchange of Malaysia and plays a critical role in the country’s financial ecosystem. It provides a regulated marketplace for equities, derivatives, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), real estate investment trusts (REITs), and Islamic capital market instruments. One of the most important indicators used to measure the size […]
