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FBM KLCI Closes at 1,715.13 as Steady OPR Supports Malaysian Equities

Malaysian equities finished higher after Bank Negara maintained the OPR at 2.75%, with financial counters driving the benchmark’s afternoon advance.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 3 September 2026 – Malaysian equities finished higher as the FBM KLCI gained 6.39 points to close at 1,715.13, supported by positive overnight sentiment and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to keep the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75%. The afternoon advance placed the benchmark near the top of its intraday range and reinforced buying interest in major financial counters.

The index opened 2.42 points higher at 1,711.16 and traded between 1,708.47 and 1,716.23. The closing level represented a 0.37% increase from Wednesday’s 1,708.74. The progression from a modest morning gain to a firmer finish suggested that monetary-policy clarity helped investors add exposure after the central bank’s afternoon announcement.

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