Bursa Malaysia Berhad has been named one of the Top 50 Public Listed Companies (PLCs) in ASEAN and ranked among the Top Five PLCs in Malaysia, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance at the prestigious ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards 2024.
The recognition, announced at a ceremony officiated by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, underscores Bursa Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and board effectiveness.
“Strong corporate governance is the bedrock of a resilient and trusted capital market,” said Datuk Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia.
“We actively champion governance excellence—both within the exchange and across our ecosystem—as a key foundation for investor confidence and sustainable economic growth.”
Regional Recognition Based on Rigorous Standards
The awards are based on the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Regional Assessment 2024, a biennial initiative developed in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and conducted under the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum. The scorecard evaluates PLCs across six ASEAN countries, focusing on:
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Board Effectiveness
- Alignment with International Governance Standards
Hosted by the Minority Shareholders Watch Group, Malaysia’s domestic ranking body, the awards celebrate companies that exemplify governance excellence and contribute to ASEAN’s attractiveness as a global investment destination.
Driving Investor Confidence and Regional Growth
Bursa Malaysia’s achievement reflects its strategic role in fostering a robust capital market ecosystem. By setting high governance benchmarks, the exchange not only enhances investor trust but also strengthens Malaysia’s position in the regional financial landscape.
