Stocks And Debentures Companies in Malaysia

A stock is an ownership stake in a company. Publicly traded stocks are bought and sold on stock exchanges such as the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE). A debenture is a type of debt instrument that is not secured by collateral and is backed only by the creditworthiness and reputation of the issuer. Debentures are issued by companies to raise capital, and they typically have a term of more than one year. Interest on debentures is typically paid out of the company's profits.

Companies in Malaysia can raise capital by issuing stocks and debentures. Stocks represent ownership in the company, while debentures are a type of debt that is not secured by collateral. Both stocks and debentures can be traded on the KLSE.