BURSA Malaysia ended higher today, lifted by buying interest in most heavyweights, led by energy and technology stocks, amid improving market sentiment across the region, said a dealer.
At 5pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) put on 2.74 points or 0.18% to 1,487.87 from yesterday’s (Jan 10) closing of 1,485.13.
The market bellwether opened 1.91 points better at 1,487.04 and moved between 1,484.21 and 1,489.00 throughout the trading day.
Market breadth was positive with gainers outpacing losers 573 to 340, while 390 counters were unchanged, 898 untraded, and 10 others suspended.
Turnover increased to 3.57 billion units worth RM2.17 bil against yesterday’s 3.19 billion units worth RM1.91 bil. — Jan 11, 2023
