Insight - Bursa Malaysia positioning for resilience


The FBM KLCI has rebounded from its year low of 1,219.72 in March when the movement control order was announced, to close at 1,641.17 last Thursday.

AS the best performing stockmarket among emerging markets in Asean, Bursa Malaysia will create a more facilitative environment, and broaden its offerings to ensure its resilience in all market conditions.

While earnings of most listed companies were adversely affected by Covid-19, those in glove manufacturing and healthcare especially, had been clear beneficiaries.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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