Bursa Malaysia

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Absorb Derivatives Levy Under New SC Fee Structure

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/01/2026

The exchange will pay a MYR 28 million fixed annual fee and absorb a new derivatives levy under a capped, multi-year agreement.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Focus on Digital Strategy to Capture Young Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The exchange is rolling out API services and a suite of low-cost, multi-asset products to attract the new generation of retail participants.

ESG / Sustainability

Bursa Malaysia Launches Enhanced Sustainability Disclosure Format

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

The enhanced format on the CSI platform is aimed at strengthening ESG reporting and aligning listed companies with global standards.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Proposes Overhaul of Corporate Governance Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

New discussion paper outlines reforms to strengthen board accountability, enhance disclosures and better protect shareholders.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Adopts 'Engage and Correct' Approach for New Sustainability Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

Regulators will prioritise guidance and corrective action for reporting gaps, but will enforce against serious or fraudulent disclosure breaches.

Enforcement

Bursa Malaysia Strikes Off Two Remisiers for Misconduct

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

Bursa Malaysia has fined and removed two dealers’ representatives from its register for conflicts of interest and, in one case, manipulative trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Launches Platform for Vetting Research, Online Commentary

By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2025

The exchange aims to counter unlicensed online commentary by having licensed advisers review and publish public research submissions.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia’s SC Consults on Reforms to Market Segmentation Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

The SC proposes higher profit bar for Main Market listings, flexibility for renewable energy listings and new rules to strengthen ACE Market’s role.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.