BURSA Malaysia’s key index closed higher today, supported by bargain hunting following the United States Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark rate, despite a downturn in regional markets.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 14.39 points, or 0.89%, to end at its intraday high of 1,625.39, compared with Wednesday’s close of 1,611.00.
The benchmark index opened 1.86 points firmer at 1,612.86 before easing to a low of 1,609.96 in early trade. It later regained momentum and climbed steadily to finish at the day’s high.
However, on the broader market, decliners led gainers 558 to 460. A total of 512 counters were unchanged, 1,228 were untraded and 16 suspended.
Turnover decreased to 2.99 billion units worth RM2.35 bil from 3.86 billion units worth RM2.21 bil on Wednesday. – Dec 11, 2025
