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FBM KLCI Holds Above 1,744 Points Supported by Pre-Merdeka Positioning and Blue-Chip Healthcare Gains

Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI held above 1,744 points on Friday, driven by pre-Merdeka holiday positioning and institutional accumulation in healthcare and banking.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 28 August 2026 – Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) held firm above the key 1,744-point psychological support level on Friday, closing the morning trading session at 1,744.82 points, up 2.45 points, as institutional investors engaged in tactical pre-Merdeka holiday portfolio positioning and selective accumulation of blue-chip healthcare, banking, and utility equities.

Market breadth remained positive across the broader exchange, with 542 gainers outpacing 418 decliners, while 485 counters traded unchanged. Total turnover reached 2.15 billion shares valued at RM1.68 billion, demonstrating steady trading liquidity ahead of the extended national day holiday weekend.

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