Kuala Lumpur, 12 June 2026 – Bursa Malaysia moved higher in early trade as improved risk appetite encouraged investors to return to selected blue-chip counters, extending a cautious rebound in the local market after recent volatility linked to global uncertainty, oil-price swings and shifting expectations over US interest rates.
The firmer start reflected a broader improvement in sentiment across regional equities, as investors reassessed risk after a period of defensive positioning. The FBM KLCI had ended nearly flat in the previous session, but the early advance suggested that bargain-hunting interest remains alive, particularly in large-cap names with stronger balance sheets, stable earnings visibility and attractive valuations after recent market weakness.
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