BURSA Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18% higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.22 points to 1,714.59 from Wednesday’s close of 1,711.37.
The benchmark index opened 3.01 points higher at 1,714.38, and moved between 1,709.05 and 1,716.43 throughout the day.
On the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 599 to 415, while 600 counters were unchanged, 1,138 untraded, and 23 suspended.
Turnover narrowed to 3.19 billion units valued at RM2.27 bil from 3.43 billion units valued at RM2.50 bil on Wednesday. ‒ July 23, 2026
