BURSA Malaysia extended its upward trend to close higher on Wednesday, supported by improved market sentiment following reports of a potential release of strategic oil reserves aimed at easing the recent surge in global energy prices, said an analyst.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI rose 7.10 points to 1,708.78 from yesterday’s close of 1,701.68.
The benchmark index opened 1.58 points lower at 1,700.10, and fluctuated between 1,699.02 and 1,709.93 throughout the day.
Market breadth was positive, with gainers outpacing losers 604 to 446. A total of 525 counters were unchanged, 1,091 untraded and 10 suspended. —Mar 11, 2026
