Bursa opens higher on robust domestic economic growth

2026-02-19 - 01:34

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, mirroring gains in regional markets, as sentiment improved following robust domestic economic growth. The market was closed on Feb 17 and Feb 18 for the Chinese New Year holidays. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 6.83 points, or 0.39%, to 1,748.09, compared with Monday’s close of 1,741.26. The benchmark index had opened 6.82 points higher at 1,748.08. The broader market was positive with gainers thumping losers 186 to 112, while 298 counters were unchanged, 2,141 counters untraded, and 11 suspended. Market turnover stood at 108.90 million shares worth RM77.35 million. MORE TO COME