As a young boy, I would sometimes accompany my mother on trips to the pasar, or wet market, in my hometown. Today, I often reflect on the many parallels between these wet markets and the Malaysian capital market ecosystem. Wet markets, with their organised chaos, vibrance and plethora of choices, frequently play an important role in supporting livelihoods, including those of small producers and farmers. Moving from pasars to capital markets, we have a robust ecosystem that supports economic growth and financial stability. The capital market must be efficient, particularly in light of rapid innovation and technological changes.
