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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, alongside positive cues from Wall Street. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 19.30 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 1,635.86 from Wednesday’s close of 1,616.56. The benchmark index opened 6.72 points higher at 1,623.28, and fluctuated between an intraday high of 1,642.44 and a low of 1,622.62 during the trading session. However, market breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 723 to 497, while 466 counters were unchanged, 1,075 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover rose to 3.74 billion units valued at RM3.61 billion compared with yesterday’s 2.81 billion units valued at RM2.57 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today amid profit-taking in selected banking and telecommunications heavyweights, despite improved market breadth driven by renewed buying interest in small-cap technology stocks. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said that across the region, equities were mostly higher, with Hong Kong and mainland China staging a recovery as investors assessed the implications of a divided United States government. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) decreased 5.29 points or 0.32 per cent to 1,616.56 from yesterday’s close of 1,621.85. The benchmark index opened 1.46 points higher at 1,623.31, marking its intraday high, and subsequently hit a low of 1,614.34 during the mid-afternoon session. Market breadth was positive as gainers outpaced losers 645 to 441, while 520 counters were unchanged, 1,155 untraded, and 10 suspended. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by selective buying in banking heavyweights, although the broader market remained subdued amid continued selling in technology stocks. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said overall market sentiment remained cautious, with investors reluctant to take fresh positions amid persistent external uncertainties. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 2.34 points or 0.14 per cent to 1,621.85 from yesterday’s close of 1,619.51. The benchmark index opened 1.25 points higher at 1,620.76 and fluctuated between an intraday low of 1,616.19 and a high of 1,625.88 throughout the day. In the broader market, losers led gainers 652 to 403, while 502 counters were unchanged, 1,166 untraded, and 11 suspended.  Turnover trimmed to 2.63 billion units valued at RM2.64 billion from 2.65 billion units worth RM2.10 billion yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index edged higher at the close as bargain hunting emerged following Monday’s sharp sell-off, although it narrowly failed to reclaim the 1,600 level, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 3.83 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 1,599.58 from Monday’s close of 1,595.75. The index opened 3.18 points lower at 1,592.57, marking its intraday low, and reached an intraday high of 1,602.83 in early trading. On the broader market, decliners outnumbered gainers 751 to 331, while 499 counters were unchanged, 1,259 untraded and 10 suspended. Turnover rose to 2.86 billion units worth RM2.42 billion against Monday’s 2.49 billion units worth RM2.38 billion.  

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday as buying interest shifted from index heavyweights to smaller-cap technology and telecommunications stocks as well as real estate investment trusts (REITs).  At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 15.94 points, or 0.98 per cent, to 1,607.76 from Thursday’s close of 1,623.70. The benchmark index, which opened 1.13 points higher at 1,624.83, moved between 1,602.98 and 1,626.34 throughout the session. On the broader market, gainers outnumbered decliners 597 to 470, while 518 counters were unchanged, 1,258 untraded and 33 suspended. Turnover rose 3.13 billion units worth RM3.27 billion from 3.06 billion units worth RM3.03 billion on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index retreated four days of gains to close lower on Thursday, following profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks and tracking regional and Wall Street losses. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped 1.1 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively, while the Dow dipped just 0.1 per cent. Regionally, the Hang Seng decreased 1.03 per cent to 24,062.72, while STI Index fell 0.37 per cent to 5,403.50. The KOSPI Composite Index slipped 7.57 per cent to 5,554.22, and the Nikkei 225 shed 4.90 per cent to 64,425.95. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 4.02 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 1,623.70 from  Wednesday’s close of 1,627.72. The benchmark index, which opened 2.62 points lower at 1,625.10, moved between 1,617.14 and 1,625.61 throughout the session. On the broader market, decliners outnumbered gainers 852 to 294, while 485 counters were unchanged, 1,212 untraded and 9 suspended. Turnover declined to 3.06 billion units ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s index extended its winning streak to four consecutive days, ending higher on Wednesday, as bargain hunting continued in banking heavyweights, with the market remaining largely in positive territory throughout the trading session. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.37 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 1,627.72 from  Tuesday’s close of 1,623.35. The benchmark index, which opened 0.59 points firmer at 1,623.94, recorded an intraday low at that level before hitting a high of 1,628.01. On the broader market, gainers outnumbered decliners 541 to 532, while 566 counters were unchanged, 1,216 untraded and 21 suspended. Turnover declined to 3.25 billion units worth RM3.03 billion from 3.60 billion units worth RM3.32 billion on Tuesday. Financial services counters Public Bank rose five sen to RM4.75 and AMMB Holdings gained  seven sen to RM6.34, while Maybank added two sen to RM9.98. 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Tuesday as bargain hunting continued in banking and healthcare stocks amid a mixed performance in major Asian equities.  At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.34 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 1,623.35 from  Monday’s close of 1,618.01. The benchmark index, which opened 1.39 points weaker at 1,616.62, moved between 1,611.17 and 1,628.01 throughout the session. On the broader market, decliners overwhelmed gainers 813 to 381, while 463 counters were unchanged, 1,169 untraded and 21 suspended. Turnover was marginally higher at  3.60 billion units worth RM3.32 billion compared with 3.36 billion units worth RM2.91 billion on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued last week’s positive performance, led by bargain hunting in banking stocks as Budget 2027 offered additional support through measures targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lending, housing financing and investment-driven credit growth. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 9.56 points, or 0.59 per cent, to 1,618.01 from  Friday’s close of 1,608.45. The benchmark index, which opened 3.34 points higher at 1,611.03, moved between 1,608.91 and 1,619.30 throughout the session. On the broader market, losers outpaced gainers 778 to 344, while 520 counters were unchanged, 1,185 untraded and 12 suspended. Turnover was marginally higher at 3.36 billion units worth RM2.91 billion, compared with 3.33 billion units worth RM2.90 billion on Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, buoyed by market optimism and sustained buying activity following the Budget 2027 announcement, which provided fresh catalysts for the market.   At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.44 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 1,608.45 from Thursday’s close of 1,601.01. The benchmark index, which opened 1.93 points higher at 1,602.94, moved between 1,600.55 and 1,609.94 throughout the session. On the broader market, gainers outpaced losers 627 to 450, while 547 counters were unchanged, 1,204 untraded and 13 suspended.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today, in line with upbeat regional markets, as improved risk appetite was supported by softer US labour data, that reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and eased pressure on bond yields. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 0.88 of-a-point to 1,631.75 from last Friday’s close of 1,630.87. The benchmark index, which opened 2.55 points higher at 1,633.42, moved between 1,630.95 and 1,640.46 throughout the trading session. However, on the broader market, decliners surpassed gainers 599 to 564, while 523 counters were unchanged, 1,087 untraded and 24 suspended. Turnover improved to 4.78 billion units worth RM2.89 billion, compared with 4.23 billion units worth RM2.70 billion last Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday amid selling activity as the market lacked fresh catalysts to spur investors’ buying interest, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 1.60 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 1,670.02, from Friday’s close of 1,671.62. The benchmark index, which opened 0.93 of-a-point higher at 1,672.55, moved between 1,668.61 and 1,674.11 throughout the trading session. Market breadth was negative as losers surpassed gainers 748 to 388, while 517 counters were unchanged, 1,271 untraded and 91 suspended. Turnover slipped to 3.11 billion units worth RM2.40 billion from 4.07 billion units valued at RM2.69 billion on Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended flat on Friday amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.69 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 1,671.62, from Thursday’s close of 1,672.31. The benchmark index, which opened 2.56 points higher at 1,674.87, moved between 1,666.99 and 1,675.47 during the day. Market breadth was nearly even, with decliners outnumbering gainers 590 to 575. A total of 534 counters were unchanged, while 1,224 were untraded and 43 suspended. Turnover widened to 4.07 billion units worth RM2.69 billion from 3.32 billion units valued at RM2.74 billion on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by moderate selling pressure interspersed with buying activity as renewed hikes in oil prices and elevated global bond yields dampened investor sentiment, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 4.12 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 1,672.31, from Wednesday’s close of 1,676.43. The benchmark index, which opened 1.98 points lower at 1,674.45, moved between 1,671.48 and 1,679.47 during the day. Market breadth was also negative, with losers outpacing gainers 677 to 436, while 542 counters were unchanged, 1,246 untraded and 27 suspended. Turnover widened to 3.32 billion units worth RM2.74 billion from 3.20 billion units valued at RM2.99 billion on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished trading higher on Tuesday, supported by continued bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, in line with regional and global market performance as investors awaited the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington later this week. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 16.56 points, or 0.99 per cent, to 1,683.50, from Monday’s close of 1,666.94.  The benchmark index opened 2.80 points higher at 1,669.74 and moved between 1,665.23 and 1,684.34 throughout the session. Market breadth was positive with gainers surpassing losers 678 to 458. A total of 572 counters were unchanged, 1,165 untraded and 11 suspended. Turnover improved to 3.57 billion units worth RM3.15 billion, from 2.93 billion units valued at RM2.49 billion on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower on Friday after a choppy session, while buying interest shifted to smaller-cap stocks, particularly technology and construction counters. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 9.18 points, or 0.54 per cent, to 1,665.56, from Thursday’s close of 1,674.74. The benchmark index opened 1.98 points higher at 1,676.72 and moved between 1,661.79 and 1,677.83 throughout the session. Market breadth, however, remained positive, with 625 gainers against 564 decliners. A total of 505 counters were unchanged, 1,172 were untraded, and 22 were suspended. Turnover surged to 4.91 billion units worth RM4.87 billion, from 3.60 billion units valued at RM3.25 billion on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index closed at an intraday high and snapped a four-day losing streak on Monday, as bargain hunting emerged following recent weakness, with half of the key index components advancing. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ticked up 11.27 points or close 0.66 per cent higher to 1,698.01 from Friday’s close of 1,686.74. The benchmark index opened 0.09 points lower at 1,686.65, fell to an intraday low of 1,682.49 before settling at the intraday high of 1,698.01. Market breadth, however, was negative, with losers beating gainers 764 to 421. A total of 498 counters were unchanged, 1,157 untraded and 26 suspended. Turnover narrowed to 3.18 billion units worth RM2.79 billion, from 3.57 billion units valued at RM3.28 billion on Friday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished lower on Thursday, along with other regional markets, as the widening war in West Asia and high oil prices weighed on sentiment. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 8.82 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 1,705.52 from Wednesday’s close of 1,714.34. The benchmark index opened 1.64 points lower at 1,712.70 and moved between 1,701.68 and 1,713.08 throughout the trading session. Market breadth was also negative, with decliners outnumbering gainers 657 to 532. A total of 515 counters were unchanged, 1,127 untraded, and 21 suspended. Turnover expanded to 3.98 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.66 billion units valued at RM3.49 billion on Wednesday.

Oil breaks US$100, Wall Street retreats and bond yields rise, inflation is becoming the market’s biggest risk again Global markets are starting Thursday in a more defensive position.  Brent crude has broken above US$100 a barrel , U.S. Treasury yields are pushing higher, and Wall Street fell for a third straight session as investors reassess whether central banks may need to keep tightening rather than easing. For Malaysian investors, the key chain today is increasingly clear: Oil → inflation → interest rates → bond yields → USD/MYR → Bursa valuations. 30-second market snapshot Market / Asset Latest 🇺🇸 S&P 500 7,636.36, -0.48% 🇺🇸 Dow Jones 52,380.66, -0.77% 🇺🇸 Nasdaq 26,253.34, -0.64% 🇲🇾 FBM KLCI 1,714.34, virtually flat 💵 USD/MYR ~4.06 🇺🇸 U.S. 10Y Treasury ~4.84% 🇺🇸 U.S. 2Y Treasury ~4.42% 🥇 Gold ~US$4,396/oz 🛢️ Brent crude US$101.21/bbl 🛢️ WTI crude US$96.05/bbl ₿ Bitcoin ~US$79,300 🇯🇵 Nikkei ~64,760, -0.6% this morning Brent jumped about  3.4% Wednesda...

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.