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Kuala Lumpur, 12 May 2026 – Bursa Malaysia remained positive during midday trading today, supported by encouraging regional sentiment and strong gains on Wall Street overnight. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.28 points or 0.41% to 1,752.59, compared to yesterday’s closing at 1,745.31.
The index opened higher at 1,748.45 and moved within a range of 1,748.45 to 1,755.54 throughout the morning session. Market sentiment stayed cautious even as gainers outnumbered losers (521 to 505), with 566 counters unchanged.
Trading Volume & Value
Trading volume reached 2.53 billion units worth RM1.52 billion, indicating moderate investor participation.
Analyst Views
Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd’s Vice President of Equity Research, Thong Pak Leng, noted that the market is trading with caution due to Brent crude oil prices remaining firm above US$104 per barrel.
“We encourage investors to buy on dips if the index falls to the support level of 1,720–1,730. For today, the index is expected to hover within the 1,740–1,750 range,” he said.
Meanwhile, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects cautious sentiment to persist, influenced by global geopolitical developments including tensions in the Gulf, the Israel-Lebanon situation, and the upcoming Trump-Xi Jinping summit in Beijing, which will cover trade, Taiwan, AI chips, rare earths, and Iran.
Locally, investors are focusing on first-quarter 2026 corporate earnings, which are expected to provide strong insights into the resilience of Malaysia’s economy.
Top Performing Stocks
Heavyweight movers:
- Maybank & IHH Healthcare up 6 sen
- Petronas Chemicals up 7 sen
- Kuala Lumpur Kepong down 6 sen
Most active stocks:
- Oppstar surged 21.5 sen
- Genetec rose 5 sen
- Zetrix AI slipped 3 sen
Biggest gainers: Malaysian Pacific (+RM1.60), UMS Integration (+RM1.09), Nestle (+50 sen).
Biggest losers: Dutch Lady (-22 sen), United Plantations (-18 sen).
Sector Indices
- FBM Emas +40.09 points
- FBM Top 100 +43.87 points
- FBM Emas Syariah +27.22 points
- Financial Index +70.84 points
- Energy Index marginally lower
Outlook Bursa Malaysia continues to show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainties and elevated energy prices. Investors are advised to closely monitor the key support zone at 1,720–1,730 and upcoming first-quarter corporate results.
This article is ideal for retail investors, day traders, and stock market enthusiasts looking for the latest FBM KLCI update, Bursa Malaysia performance today, and investment insights for 2026.
