Malaysia's national stock exchange to close on Thursday and Friday

Good impact: Gains made on Bursa Malaysia yesterday were due to the positive sentiment in Asian markets and the rise in US stock futures after the US and China agreed not to impose more tariffs on each other

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's national stock exchange Bursa Malaysia along with its subsidiaries will be closed on Thursday and Friday, the exchange said in a statement on Thursday morning.

The announcement came in conjunction with the special public holidays announced after Malaysia's opposition alliance won the general elections on Thursday in a shock victory.

Bursa said it will resume operations on Monday.- Reuters