KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as investors continued to accumulate blue-chip stocks in line with stronger performances across most regional markets. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.50 points to 1,724.90 from yesterday’s close of 1,720.40. The benchmark index opened 0.83 of a point higher at 1,721.23, and moved between 1,715.67 and 1,730.12 throughout the day. The broader market was positive with gainers outpacing losers 707 to 402, while 547 counters were unchanged, 1,085 untraded and 56 suspended. Turnover expanded to 3.03 billion units valued at RM3.56 billion from 2.49 billion units valued at RM2.25 billion on Thursday.
Singapore markets opened slightly higher as AI-driven policy initiatives and corporate developments shaped investor sentiment, while global markets found support from easing oil prices and diplomatic progress. Singapore Shares Edge Higher The FTSE Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.15% to 5,053.38 , supported by: Positive global cues Improving sentiment from US-Iran diplomatic progress Market breadth remained constructive with advancers outpacing decliners . Wall Street Hits Record Highs US equities extended gains: Dow Jones Industrial Average record high S&P 500 +0.17% Nasdaq Composite +0.09% The rally was supported by falling oil prices and optimism around Middle East negotiations . Singapore Accelerates Practical AI Adoption Singapore is shifting focus from AI hype to real-world implementation , especially among SMEs. Key initiatives include: Partnerships to drive enterprise AI adoption...