KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 – Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rebounded to close the morning session higher on Monday, November 2, 2026, driven by late bargain-hunting activities in selected blue-chip stocks despite cautious sentiment across regional markets.
At 12:30 PM, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.53 points to stand at 1,620.13 compared to last Friday’s closing level of 1,615.60.
The key index, which initially opened 2.39 points lower at 1,613.21 and hit an intraday low of 1,607.15, experienced a turnaround to reach an intraday high of 1,623.33 during the morning session.
Despite the recovery in the main index, market breadth across the broader exchange remained negative, with decliners outpacing advancers 723 to 251.
Additionally, 443 counters traded unchanged, 1,306 remained untraded, and 11 counters were suspended. Total morning turnover reached 1.65 billion units valued at RM1.01 billion.
Market Index Summary, Intraday Range, and Trading Statistics
Key morning trading figures, market breadth indicators, and turnover metrics include:
- FBM KLCI Morning Movement: Gained 4.53 points (+0.28%) to 1,620.13 from previous close of 1,615.60.
- Intraday Trading Band: Fluctuated between a low of 1,607.15 and a high of 1,623.33.
- Broader Market Breadth: Decliners led advancers 723 to 251, with 443 counters unchanged.
- Turnover & Value: Total traded volume of 1.65 billion shares worth RM1.01 billion.
–NMT
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