KLCI Kicks Off With A Climb As Bulls Take Charge
The FBM 70 advanced 134.88 points to 16,213.86 while the FBM Emas improved by 71.72 points to 11,359.75. The Shariah Index (FBMSHA) rose 70.65 points to 11,294.80, and the F4GBM ESG Index gained 5.83 points to 918.42, reflecting broad-based optimism in the market.
Among the most actively traded stocks, Nexgram Holdings led the volume chart, rising 1 sen to 36.5 sen on 147.2 million shares traded. Magma Group followed, gaining 1 sen to 48.5 sen with 61.8 million units changing hands. Meanwhile, RL slipped 2 sen to 29 sen, and CKI fell 3 sen to RM1.05. MYEG edged up half a sen to 92.5 sen.
The market sentiment appeared buoyant, with more advancers than decliners at the opening bell, in line with regional peers and improved overnight cues from global markets. Related
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