BURSA Malaysia ended today’s trading session on a firmer note, reversing earlier losses as gains in the benchmark index were driven by industrial and consumer stocks.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 5.46 points, or 0.33%, to 1,646.90, from Wednesday’s close of 1,641.44.
The index opened 1.21 points lower at 1,640.23, and moved between 1,636.61 and 1,647.80 throughout the trading session.
The broader market was positive with gainers beating decliners 590 versus 477. A further 527 counters were unchanged, 1,182 untraded and 12 suspended.
Turnover inched up to 2.47 billion units worth RM2.29 bil from 2.45 billion units worth RM2.27 bil on Wednesday. – Dec 18, 2025
