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FBM KLCI Ends Higher as Banking and Utility Heavyweights Lift Bursa Malaysia

The FBM KLCI gained 6.69 points to close at 1,714.79 as banking and utility heavyweights supported Bursa Malaysia, although the broader market remained selective.

By Abigail Cheong4 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 7 September 2026 – The FBM KLCI ended Monday’s session higher as gains in banking and utility heavyweights lifted Malaysia’s benchmark index, although weaker broader market breadth showed that buying interest remained concentrated among selected large-cap stocks.

The 30-stock benchmark rose 6.69 points, or 0.39%, to 1,714.79, after trading between an intraday low of 1,708.26 and a high of 1,715.29.

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  • I am Abigail, a journalist at The Ledger Asia, covering business and finance with a focus on the Malaysian Stock Market and key economic developments across Asia. Known for clear, accessible reporting, I deliver insights that help readers understand market trends, corporate movements, and regional news shaping the Asian economy.