Bursa Malaysia ends higher as bargain hunters return

BURSA Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunting activities emerged following recent pullback in the market, analysts said.

At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI increased 0.13 per cent, or 2.21 points, to 1,682.13 from Tuesday’s close of 1,679.92.

The index opened 2.11 points better at 1,682.03 and moved between 1,680.49 and 1,690.66 throughout the trading session.

Market breadth was positive with gainers outpacing decliners 518 to 483, while 564 counters were unchanged, 1,175 untraded and 41 suspended.

Turnover shrank to 2.76 bil units valued at RM2.42 bil against 3.35 bil units worth RM3.12 bil on Tuesday. —June 24, 2026

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