SHARES on Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s losses to finish higher on Tuesday, driven by buying interest in healthcare, utilities and banking counters.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 2.46 points or 0.15% to 1,690.36 from Monday’s close of 1,687.90.
The benchmark index opened 6.39 points firmer at 1,694.29 and moved between 1,688.98 and 1,695.77 throughout the day.
The broader market was firmer, with gainers leading decliners 547 to 510. A total of 550 counters were unchanged, 1,060 untraded and 60 suspended.
Turnover narrowed to 3.64 billion units worth RM3.96 bil from yesterday’s 3.98 billion units worth RM4.85 bil. ‒ March 31, 2026
