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Bursa Malaysia Opens Consultation on Dematerialising All Deposited Securities

Bursa Malaysia is consulting on rule changes to remove physical jumbo certificates and extend electronic ownership records to all deposited securities.

By Abigail Cheong4 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 1 September 2026 – Bursa Malaysia has opened a six-week public consultation on proposed rule changes that would remove the requirement for physical jumbo certificates as evidence of ownership for securities deposited with Bursa Malaysia Depository.

The proposal would extend electronic ownership records across all deposited securities, moving Malaysia’s capital market closer to a fully scripless environment. Stakeholders can submit feedback from 1 September to 13 October 2026 through Bursa Malaysia’s public consultation portal.

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  • I am Abigail, a journalist at The Ledger Asia, covering business and finance with a focus on the Malaysian Stock Market and key economic developments across Asia. Known for clear, accessible reporting, I deliver insights that help readers understand market trends, corporate movements, and regional news shaping the Asian economy.