Trading activity stays strong

HAVING set an example with a solid rise in profitability in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), Bursa Malaysia Bhd says the country’s capital market continues to operate in a resilient domestic environment, supported by steady economic growth and policy clarity.

The exchange’s optimism is understandable, having reported a 6.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in net profit for 1Q26 to RM72.8mil, driven by a 27% jump in average daily trading value (ADV) to RM3.34bil and strong equity trading revenue.