AS the rate of COVID-19 cases escalates, it is certainly getting more difficult by the days to avoid coming in close contacts with people who are eventually tested positive for the pandemic or worse still, be a victim of the invisible virus.
What is important though is that life – or business/activity for that reason – must not cease from continuing.
Led by its policy of transparency, Bursa Malaysia Bhd today revealed that two of its staff members have been tested positive for COVID-19.
“Bursa Malaysia would like to assure that the stock exchange is operating as normal,” the stock market pointed out in a statement.
“There is no disruption to our critical and support functions of the Exchange, and our Business Continuity Management plan is in place to ensure the smooth functioning of our operations in the event of such incidents.”
The exchange further noted that it will continue to monitor the developments closely and provide updates as new information becomes available.
Following its swift action, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been summoned and the affected staff members are currently in isolation under home quarantine.
“The exchange has carried out contact tracing and established the movements of the infected staff members,” the local bourse pointed out in a statement.
“As an immediate response, staff who have had close contact with the affected staff members will be sent for testing and work from home until their test results come back negative.”
As a further precaution, the exchange said staff who have had indirect contact will also be working from home.
“Bursa Malaysia will provide the necessary support should they choose to be voluntarily tested,” assured the local bourse. “To protect the health and well-being of our employees, deep cleansing and sanitisation work is currently being carried out.” – Jan 8, 2021
