PUBLIC trading of shares on Malaysias stock exchange first began in May 1960 (known as Malayan Stock Exchange until 1964). Since then, the local financial market and regulation have evolved in terms of structure, size and sophistication.
The KLSE Composite Index, regarded as the main market barometer, was launched in 1986. The second board for smaller companies was launched in 1988 while the Securities Commission was established in March 1993.
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