POSITIVE sentiment surrounding the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) status quo, coupled with easing geopolitical uncertainty, supported the Bursa Malaysia benchmark index in closing higher today.
The index has surpassed its previous peak of 1,713.45 recorded on Feb 27, 2019.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 11.33 points, or 0.66%, to 1,717.14 from Wednesday’s close of 1,705.81.
The barometer index opened 8.08 points higher at 1,713.89 and moved between an intraday low of 1,711.29 in early trade and a high of 1,717.66 during the mid-morning session.
Market breadth was positive, with gainers outpacing losers 622 to 435, while 589 counters were unchanged, 1,066 counters untraded, and nine suspended. ‒ Jan 22, 2026
