BURSA Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) added 6.35 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 1,483.27 compared to Wednesday’s close of 1,476.92.
The benchmark index opened 1.75 points lower at 1,475.17 and moved between 1,473.21 and 1,487.27 throughout the day.
In the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 455 to 354, while 467 counters were unchanged, 1,134 untraded, and 19 others suspended.
Turnover slipped to 2.40 billion units valued at RM1.60 bil from 3.00 billion units valued at RM1.65 bil on Wednesday. – April 17, 2025
