The updated list, which takes effect today, features a total of 847 Shariah-compliant counters which constitute 89 per cent of the total 957 listed securities on Bursa Malaysia.
The list includes 24 newly classified Shariah-compliant securities and excludes five from the previous list issued in November 2010. It also indicates that Shariah-compliant securities are well represented in all sectors of industry (see tables below).
The full list, which is updated twice a year, is now available here. It will also be published in a booklet which can be obtained from the SC from 10 June 2011. The next updated list will be available in November 2011.
SECURITIES COMMISSION MALAYSIA
