FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

CEO’S MESSAGE AND MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

2014: BUILDING COMMUNITIES AND CAPABILITIES

With the completion of our technology revamp in 2013, we embarked on our journey forward anchored on two focal points: value extraction and building for the future. Towards these ends, we have implemented outreach initiatives that go beyond the traditional means of communication while at the same time enhancing our market structure.

As a result of these initiatives, we now have a more accessible market, a wider product range and a more facilitative trading environment, all of which encourage greater retail participation in our markets. Some highlights of the year include:

• Creating the dynamic BursaMKTPLC eCommunity to reach out to our new generation of retail investors.Bursa MKTPLC Booklet
• Introducing the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Index to enhance market sustainability.
• Expanding our range of products to broaden our appeal to investors both new and old.
• Streamlining our policies to make our market more accessible and efficient.
• Being the first Exchange amongst all ASEAN Trading Link participants to offer ASEAN post trade services.

These achievements have increased our relevance as a market for both domestic and regional investors, and taken us closer to our goal of becoming a High Performance Organisation (HPO) and a leading exchange within the ASEAN region.

Today, Bursa Malaysia is a more competitive and facilitative market poised to capitalise on the opportunities that ASEAN has to offer. While we continue to build on our achievements in 2014, particularly in reaching out to the community, the initiatives to attain our long-term sustainability are ongoing.