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Bursa Malaysia Seen Extending Upside Despite Volatility as Analysts Favour Tech, Energy and Defensive Plays

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 May 2026 – Bursa Malaysia is expected to retain an upside bias heading into end-2026, with analysts maintaining positive benchmark targets for the FBM KLCI despite warning that the market could face a rockier path in the second half of the year.

Analysts expect the FBM KLCI to move toward the 1,760 to 1,790 range by end-2026, supported by improving domestic liquidity, stronger risk appetite, Malaysia’s role in the China Plus One supply-chain trend, and continued investor interest in technology, energy and consumption-linked counters.

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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.

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