What is Bursatra Sdn Bhd?


Bursatra Sdn Bhd, formerly known as Bursa Malaysia Training Sdn Bhd, is an offshoot of the training arm of Bursa Malaysia Berhad (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange).

In addition to its role as the provider of professional courses for the securities industry, Bursatra was instrumental in training relevant personnel on the standard of the Malaysian Accounting Standards, Board (MASB) as part of the Listing Requirement for public listed companies in Malaysia.

Today, Bursatra has expanded its scope to include the corporate training needs of Malaysian business.

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What does Bursatra do?

Bursatra is a specialist training company which provides prides itself in providing effective and topical corporate training. With its track record of having been in the business of providing training for the financial industry for many years, Bursatra today provides a more comprehensive and expanded gateway for the training needs of the Malaysian business community.

More significantly, Bursatra is Bursa Malaysia's sole accredited trainer for the Mandatory Accreditation Programme (MAP) which is aimed at equipping directors of public listed companies with knowledge and understanding of various provisions, rules and regulations to effectively discharge their duties and obligations. The MAP is also meant to keep directors informed about of the latest changes and developments in the Malaysian securities industry. Todate, more than 6000 directors have participated in the MAP.

In addition, Bursatra is the main provider of training for the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) for directors of listed companies. The objective of the CEP is to ensure directors continuosly update themselves on developments in the securities industry, particularly in the areas of corporate governance and regulatory changes. The courses are intended to enhance the effectiveness of directors in discharging their duties.

Presently, there are 83 CEP courses that have been accredited by Bursa Malaysia.

In expanding its scope of services, Bursatra organises public conferences and seminars which are of relevance and add value to Malaysian business.

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How is Bursatra different from other training companies?


In short, Bursatra is a specialist.

Bursatra has integrated its years of valuable experience in providing training with a panel of qualified and experienced speakers/trainers. These trainers are well recognised as leaders in their respective fields of specialisation. As such, Bursatra is able to provide in-depth and practical advice and guidance to participants on specific areas of business.

This combination also gives Bursatra the edge in providing focussed and high quality in-house training for the corporate sector whilst leveraging on its strength to organise topical conference and seminars which are of value to Malaysia's corporate sector.

Bursatra training programmes, conferences and seminars are cost competitive whilst maintaining strict control over quality of content.

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What type of corporate training courses does Bursatra offer?


Based on its area of experience, Bursatra's training is mainly focused in these broad areas:

  • Risk management, Auditing and Accounting
  • Corporate Governance Practices
  • Rules and Regulations of the Capital Market
  • Financial reporting Standards 

Bursatra offers numerous training courses under each category; details can be found in the latest Course Schedule.

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How many training sessions have been held by Bursatra?


In 2006, there were 400 training programme held mainly in Klang Valley. Training was also conducted in some of the larger cities.

Those participating in Bursatra's quality training programmes consist mainly of Company CEOs, senior management and executives who are from listed companies, leading banks, financial institution and local corporations.

All participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completing the training programme.

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Are Bursatra's training programmes conducted in all languages?


A majority of the courses are conducted in English as this is the mode of communication for business.

However, a few of the courses are available in Mandarin due to popular demand. Please refer to the most current Course Schedule.

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Are training courses held only in the Klang Valley?


Based on demand, the courses are mainly held in the Klang Valley, however, some of the courses are also held in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.

Please refer to the most recent Course Schedule for details of courses, dates and venues.

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How would I or my company benefit from attending Bursatra's training programmes?


Through participation in our carefully designed programmes, you will maximise your return on investment from;

  • exposure to only the best trainers, handpicked from Bursatra's panel of expert practitioners and consultants.
  • intensive discussions on latest market trends and developments in the region
  • real life and topical case studies
  • opportunity to network in a concentrated but informal atmosphere

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How can I register for a course or get more details?


Bursatra welcomes your enquiries on specific individual training courses; we are also keen to work with corporations on customised in-house training for staff.

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