KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday on bargain hunting following the recent sell-off, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision on Thursday. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 8.20 points 1,708.74, compared with Tuesday’s close of 1,700.54. The benchmark index opened 0.42 of a point better at 1,700.96 and fluctuated between 1,695.89 and 1,709.71 throughout the day. On the broader market, losers trounced gainers 746 to 424, while 554 counters were unchanged, 1,048 untraded and 17 suspended. Turnover declined to 4.20 billion units valued at RM3.52 billion from 5.52 billion units valued at RM4.42 billion on Tuesday.
South Korea’s sovereign pension powerhouse just delivered its strongest performance in history. National Pension Service (NPS) returned 18.82% in 2025 , marking its third straight year of record gains — the highest since its establishment in 1988. With 1,458 trillion won (US$1.02 trillion) under management, its positioning now carries major implications for Korean equities. The Numbers Behind the Surge Total AUM: 1,458 trillion won 2025 return: 18.82% Domestic equities: +82.44% Overseas equities: +19.74% The rally was driven largely by semiconductor and AI-linked stocks. Meanwhile, the KOSPI Index has: Climbed more than 45% in 2026 Gained over 75% in 2025 Surpassed the 6,000 level Money Master Take This story is not about past returns. It’s about capital flow power and forward allocation impact. 1️⃣ Domestic Reallocation Is the Real Signal NPS recently: Increased target exposure to domestic equities Reduced the scale of overseas equity trimming Adjust...