PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued a management discussion and analysis disclosure guide (MD&A) to assist public-listed companies in the preparation and presentation of their MD&A disclosures in a clear and meaningful manner with emphasis on quality and relevant material information. Chief executive officer Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan said: “The introduction of the MD&A guide is part of Bursa Malaysia’s continuous efforts to promote high standards of disclosures among public-listed companies. We believe high standards of disclosure can create a strong value proposition to further enhance public listed companies’ investability.”“With the MD&A disclosures, the quality of information to the market will be further enhanced to enable shareholders and investors to better assess the listed company’s financial and operational performance, risk exposures, the outlook and expected future performance and other material aspects,” he said.

Source: The Star March 14, 2017 00:11 UTC