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Bursa says CEO misrepresented on social media

Exchange notes that efforts are being made to remove several Facebook pages

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 19 Mar 2023 12:15PM

Bursa says CEO misrepresented on social media
Bursa Malaysia urges the public to be alert and wary of investment or phishing scams, and not forget to verify any web link or invitation to participate in any scheme. – ALIF OMAR/The Vibes pic, March 19, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Bursa Malaysia Bhd has identified several Facebook pages that have misrepresented its chief executive officer, Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift.

“The exchange would like to reiterate that these Facebook pages have no relation to Umar, nor the exchange, and measures are being taken to remove them,” it said in a statement today.

Bursa Malaysia has urged the public to be alert and wary of investment or phishing scams, and not forget to verify any web link or invitation to participate in any scheme.

Recent scams that have been identified are listed here. – Bernama, March 19, 2023

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