KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Bursa Malaysia Bhd has launched BURSASUSTAIN, a comprehensive online portal designed as a one-stop knowledge and information hub on corporate governance and sustainability.

In a statement released today, Bursa said the hub aims to "provide a platform for users, such as listed issuers, investors and other key stakeholders, to have easy access to the latest information on CG and sustainability.” 

The site was developed after extensive research, benchmarking and engagement with numerous stakeholders. 

“The Exchange in its role as a regulator, market operator and sustainability champion is in a unique position to influence and develop the Malaysian capital market by inculcating better and stronger CG culture and sustainability practices.

"What sets BURSASUSTAIN apart from other knowledge platforms is that it seeks to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on developments and trends in the area of CG and sustainability for our stakeholders,” said Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan. 

Bursa hopes the website will help catalyse issuers to adopt and implement quality CG and sustainable practices, and improve quality of disclosures and bring reporting up to international standards. 

The hub will also inform investors on responsible investment and islamic finance, with case studies and value propositions which will provide examples exemplifying the benefits of responsible investing.

This initiative is part of the stock exchange’s continuous efforts to ensure inclusiveness that will further enhance market quality and attractiveness.