Bursa Malaysia posts RM56.2mil net profit in 1Q

Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd will implement initiatives that will improve operational and cost efficiency, while being steadfast in strengthening market ecosystem and introducing new offerings, to enhance market vibrancy and attractiveness to investors, according to chief executive officer Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift.

“Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent gross domestic growth (GDP) forecast of 4% to 5% for 2023 reinforces our optimism for Malaysia’s economic prospects, given the expectation that strong domestic demand will help anchor Malaysia’s economic growth amid external volatility.