BURSA Malaysia’s key index rose 0.63%, sustaining a positive tone in line with major Asian markets, as a rally in technology stocks lifted sentiment while heightened geopolitical risks reinforced investor preference for stable earnings and dependable cash flows in the Malaysian equity market.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 10.56 points to 1,680.32 from Friday’s close of 1,669.76.
The index opened slightly lower at 1,669.08, its intraday low, before gaining momentum to reach a high of 1,681.94 by mid-morning and then moving steadily toward the close.
Market breadth was positive throughout the day with gainers outpacing losers 641 to 455, while some 534 counters were unchanged, 1,025 untraded, and 17 suspended.
Turnover improved to 2.53 billion units worth RM2.40 bil from 2.08 billion units worth RM1.80 bil last Friday. ‒ Jan 5, 2026
