KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, with the benchmark index rising 0.60 per cent as bargain-hunting persisted following the recent sell-off, despite weaker performances across regional markets. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 10.17 points to 1,693.43 from Thursday's close of 1,683.26. The benchmark index opened 3.19 points higher at 1,686.45 and traded between 1,684.36 and 1,698.53 during the trading session. However, broader market sentiment remained negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 666 to 477. A total of 574 counters were unchanged, 958 untraded and 12 suspended. Turnover fell to 3.41 billion units worth RM3.04 billion from 3.47 billion units worth RM3.58 billion on Thursday.
Malaysia’s benchmark index is set for a sector reshuffle , with real estate gaining prominence as IOI Properties Group (5249.MY) replaces Sime Darby (4197.MY) in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index . Index Rebalance to Shift Sector Weightings According to CIMB Securities , the changes effective June 22, 2026 are expected to: Reduce weighting in financials and utilities Increase exposure to real estate Lift weightings in industrial, energy, consumer, and technology sectors Rebalancing trades are likely to take place on June 19 , potentially driving short-term volatility . Broader Index Changes Across Bursa Benchmarks Adjustments extend beyond the KLCI: FBM 70 Index New entrants include: AirAsia X (5238.MY) Allianz Malaysia (1163.MY) Ranhill Utilities (5272.MY) Sime Darby (4197.MY) Solarvest (0215.MY) These replace names such as CTOS Digital (5301.MY) and NationGate (0270.MY) , partly due ...