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Bursa Malaysia to close on July 19 for Awal Muharram

Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in conjunction with Awal Muharram. ― Bernama pic

Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in conjunction with Awal Muharram. ― Bernama pic

Monday, 17 Jul 2023 4:41 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in conjunction with Awal Muharram.

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