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.
Bursa Malaysia's total market capitalisation reached RM1.9 trillion in the first half of 2025, cementing its position as Southeast Asia's top IPO hub. The milestone underscores strong investor confidence and sustained retail participation. Key Highlights: Retail strength: Average daily retail trading value held steady at ~RM450 million , similar to pre-pandemic levels. Perak’s contribution: Over 113,000 active retail investors (8% of the national total). Nearly 6,000 new CDS accounts opened in the state this year. Investor education: Bursa flagged a surge in scams with 2,000+ cases in Q1 2025. Financial literacy efforts, including the Sens-Ability programme, are being expanded. New Offerings: To attract diverse investor segments, Bursa has rolled out products like BR Capital , Bursa Gold Dinar , and MyBursa , while encouraging smarter, safer financial decisions. CEO Datuk Fad'l Mohamed ...