BURSA Malaysia closed higher today, tracking regional gains, as investor sentiment was lifted by optimism over a potential United States-China trade deal and positive vibes from the ongoing ASEAN meeting, which boosted confidence in regional economic cooperation.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 5.11 points, or 0.32%, to 1,618.38 from Friday’s close of 1,613.27.
The benchmark index opened 6.84 points firmer at 1,620.11 and moved between 1,617.45 and 1,623.23 throughout the trading session.
Market breadth was mixed with 543 gainers matching 543 losers, while 540 counters were unchanged, 1,099 untraded, and 12 suspended.
Turnover expanded to 3.44 billion units worth RM2.91 bil compared with 2.98 billion units worth RM2.43 bil last Friday. ‒ Oct 27, 2025
