Shariah-compliant indices outperform non-shariah benchmarks on Bursa Malaysia


Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift.

KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Shariah Index and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia EMAS Shariah Index marginally outperformed their non-Shariah counterparts in the first seven months of this year, according to Bursa Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Muhammad Umar Swift said this reflects growing investor confidence in companies prioritising sustainable and ethical practices, underscoring the financial viability and attractiveness of Shariah-compliant investments.

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