Holiday trading a possibility

“We are writing to seek your feedback on the proposed amendments to the business rules for Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd, Bursa Malaysia Bonds Sdn Bhd, Bursa Malaysia Securities Clearing Sdn Bhd, Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn Bhd and Bursa Malaysia Directives Clearing Bhd to facilitate operations on public holidays,” said the stock exchange in an email.

PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia is mulling the idea of allowing trading in securities on the local bourse on any day that is declared a public holiday as part of its ongoing update of its rules and listing requirements.

In its email to industry players seen by StarBiz, the stock exchange is seeking feedback from industry participants on proposed amendments in its business rules to operate on a public holiday for its subsidiaries.