PAC Film Visit to Bursa Malaysia (Part 2)

INTRODUCTION: Bursa Malaysia , previously known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE, Bursa Saham Kuala Lumpur in Malay) dates back to when the Singapore Stockbrokers' Association was set up as a formal organisation dealing in securities in Malaya. The first formal securities business organisation in Malaysia was the Singapore Stockbrokers' Association, established in 1930. It was re-registered as the Malayan Stockbrokers' Association in 1937. The Malayan Stock Exchange was established in 1960 and the public trading of shares commenced. Roles and Functions of Bursa Malaysia: The main role of Bursa Malaysia is to give companies, governments and other groups a platform to sell securities to the investing public by offering a range of exchange-related services and products. These include trading, clearing, settlement and depository services, along with products such as bonds, equities and derivatives. Among Bursa Malaysia’s central functions are ensuring th