BURSA Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing its previous peak of 1,660.09 recorded on Sept 27, 2024, as domestic sentiment improved ahead of year-end portfolio flows.
Earlier, on Dec 15, the benchmark index had touched a 14-month high of 1,643.72, exceeding the 1,642.54 level seen on Oct 22, 2024.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI rose 19.0 points, or 1.15 per cent, to 1,665.90, from Thursday’s close of 1,646.90.
The index opened 1.15 points higher at 1,648.05, and moved between 1,647.60 and 1,668.15 throughout the trading session.
The broader market was positive with gainers beating decliners 627 versus 461. A further 568 counters were unchanged, 1,122 untraded and 16 suspended.
Turnover increased to 2.75 bil units worth RM3.08 bil from 2.47 bil units worth RM2.29 bil on Thursday. —Dec 19, 2025
