KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rose 0.63 per cent, sustaining a positive tone in line with major Asian markets, as a rally in technology stocks lifted sentiment, while heightened geopolitical risks reinforced investor preference for stable earnings and dependable cash flows in the Malaysian equity market. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 10.56 points to 1,680.32 from Friday’s close of 1,669.76. The index opened slightly lower at 1,669.08, its intraday low, before gaining momentum to reach a high of 1,681.94 by mid-morning and then moving steadily toward the close. Market breadth was positive throughout the day with gainers outpacing losers 641 to 455, while some 534 counters were unchanged, 1,025 untraded, and 17 suspended. Turnover improved to 2.53 billion units worth RM2.40 billion from 2.08 billion units worth RM1.80 billion last Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of 2026 on a softer note as investors locked in profits after the recent rally amid subdued trading, despite encouraging performance on most regional markets. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.35 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 1,669.76 from Wednesday’s close of 1,680.11. The benchmark index opened 4.91 points lower at 1,675.20 -- its intraday high -- and slipped to its day low of 1,666.17 during the afternoon session. The market breadth was negative with decliners outpacing gainers 592 to 447, while 502 counters were unchanged, 1,115 untraded and 18 suspended. Turnover improved to 2.08 billion units worth RM1.80 billion from 1.89 billion units worth RM1.94 billion on Wednesday.