BURSA Malaysia closed 0.47% higher today as investors shifted their focus to large-cap stocks while tracking key regional indices.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) climbed 7.44 points to 1,585.59 from last Thursday’s close of 1,578.15.
The index began the session 3.07 points firmer at 1,581.22, and was traded between 1,579.57 and 1,587.16 during the morning session.
In the wider market, gainers beat decliners 548 to 434, while 524 counters were unchanged, with 1,062 untraded and eight suspended.
Turnover declined to 2.15 billion units worth RM1.94 bil from 2.32 billion units worth RM2.30 bil last Thursday.
The local bourse was closed on Friday for the Maulidur Rasul holiday. ‒ Sept 8, 2025
