BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index closed at an intraday high of 1,708.20, its highest level in more than six years, supported by broadly positive regional sentiment following gains on Wall Street and sustained foreign buying interest.
At 5pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 12.76 points, or 0.75%, compared with Monday’s close of 1,695.44. The index surpassed its previous peak of 1,707.73 recorded on Feb 28, 2019.
The benchmark index opened 5.30 points higher at 1,700.74, slipped to an intraday low of 1,698.79 in early trade, before edging higher throughout the day toward the close.
Market breadth was positive, with gainers leading losers 542 to 536, while some 550 counters were unchanged, 1,010 untraded, and 12 suspended. ‒ Jan 13, 2026
