Bursa Malaysia rebounds to reclaim 1,700 level at close

BURSA Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict, alongside Malaysia’s stronger Industrial Production Index (IPI) data.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 27.51 points, or 1.64%, to 1,701.68 from yesterday’s close of 1,674.17.

The benchmark index opened 10.68 points higher at 1,684.85, its lowest point today, and hit a high of 1,703.61 in the late afternoon session.

Market breadth was positive, with gainers thumping 929 to 382. A total of 361 counters were unchanged, 982 untraded and 19 suspended. ‒ Mar 10, 2026

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