BURSA Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Friday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows and improving domestic macroeconomic fundamentals.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI gained 9.26 points, or 0.54 per cent, to close at 1,731.45 from Thursday’s close of 1,722.19.
The benchmark index opened 2.33 points weaker at 1,719.86, and moved between 1,719.56 and 1,735.67 throughout the day.
On the broader market, decliners led gainers 690 to 413, while 550 counters were unchanged, 1,082 untraded, and 12 suspended.
Turnover eased to 3.44 bil units valued at RM3.04 bil from 3.68 bil units valued at RM2.80 bil on Thursday.—July 17, 2026
