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Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher on Bargain-Hunting Support

By Abigail Cheong3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 5 June 2026 – Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher as investors returned to selected heavyweight counters, supported by continued bargain-hunting and improved buying interest in consumer and industrial product names.

At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 8.37 points, or 0.49%, to 1,691.44 from its previous close of 1,683.07. The benchmark index opened 4.06 points higher at 1,687.13 and moved between 1,679.12 and 1,693.09 during the morning session.

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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.