Thursday, September 30, 2010

Bursa Malaysia to close half day on eves on Hari Raya, Chinese New Year

KUALA LUMPUR:''Bursa Malaysia Berhad is implementing''a half-day trading closure on the eves of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Chinese New Year with immediate effect.

In a statement Thursday, Sept 30, Bursa Malaysia said the''broking industry had frequently requested for the trading closure to be implemented for the eves of these holidays.

"As such, after an assessment, the Exchange has made the decision to implement half-day trading closures for the securities and derivatives markets on the eves of the two holidays mentioned, with immediate effect.

"The relevant office and trading closure announcements will be made as usual to the market closer to the relevant holidays," it said.


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