Bursa Malaysia closed on May 12 for Wesak Day
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on Monday, May 12, in observance of the Wesak Day public holiday.
In a statement today, the exchange said operations will resume on Tuesday, May 13.
"Nonetheless, Bursa Gold Dinar primary marketplace and Bursa Suq Al-Sila' will remain open for trading on the public holiday," it added.
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