Markets were on tenterhooks in the subsequent days leading up to “Liberation Day” on April 2 when the US would unveil its reciprocal tariffs. Bursa Malaysia is committed to intensifying efforts together with stakeholders to overcome this menace. Building the next chapterThe year 2026 will mark 50 years since the incorporation of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, which was later renamed Bursa Malaysia. The capital market is a shared opportunity and responsibility, shaped by issuers, investors, participants, policymakers and the wider public. With the capable team behind me at Bursa Malaysia and the support from the ecosystem, I step into the new year a little bit wiser from the lessons learnt in the past 300 days.

Source: The Edge Markets January 06, 2026 05:00 UTC