BURSA Malaysia ended higher on Friday as investors continued to accumulate blue-chip stocks in line with stronger performances across most regional markets.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI rose 4.50 points to 1,724.90 from yesterday’s close of 1,720.40.
The benchmark index opened 0.83 of a point higher at 1,721.23, and moved between 1,715.67 and 1,730.12 throughout the day.
The broader market was positive with gainers outpacing losers 707 to 402, while 547 counters were unchanged, 1,085 untraded and 56 suspended.
Turnover expanded to 3.03 bil units valued at RM3.56 bil from 2.49 bil units valued at RM2.25 bil on Thursday.—July 31, 2026
