KUALA LUMPUR (March 2): Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said today the group had embarked on a new strategic road map outlining its goals and key initiatives for the next three years.

“As we take our first step forward, we must take into account the lessons learned during the [Covid-19] pandemic while we renew our commitment to supporting the market and contributing to the development of our economy,” he said in Bursa's 2020 annual report released today.

He also noted that the group is mindful of the potential risk and opportunities from emerging technologies as well as the rapidly changing operating landscape.

“The global economy, catalysed by the delivery of Covid-19 vaccines in record time, is expected to heal from the pandemic,

“Nevertheless, we must remain agile in order to respond robustly to powerful and defining trends on the horizon, such as continuing innovations in financial technology (fintech), to ensure that Bursa continues to make progress and remains relevant to our stakeholders,” he said.

“We look forward to new challenges and opportunities that the future will bring and reiterate our commitment to the fulfilment of our purpose and objective as a key component of the financial system and real economy,” he added.

At 10.23am today, Bursa shares had fallen three sen or 0.33% to RM9.04, valuing the group at RM7.36 billion.