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FBM KLCI Holds Steady Above 1735 Level as Corporate Earnings Momentum and Banking Results Anchor Sentiment

Bursa Malaysia's benchmark FBM KLCI held steady above 1735 points on Thursday, supported by resilient 2Q banking earnings and foreign institutional inflows.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2026 – Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) displayed steady resilience during Thursday trading, holding firmly above the critical 1,735-point psychological threshold at 1,737.45, as robust corporate second-quarter financial scorecards, solid banking sector earnings expansions, and sustained foreign institutional buying anchored broader market sentiment.

Trading volume across the domestic exchange reached an active 2.45 billion shares valued at RM1.85 billion, with market breadth remaining positive as gainers outpaced decliners by 542 to 418. Market confidence was bolstered by strong quarterly earnings disclosures from heavyweight financial institutions, property master developers, and semiconductor manufacturing suppliers.

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