KLCI Edges Higher on Friday Close, Supported by Banking Stocks

March 6, 2026

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The Edge Markets

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed slightly higher by 0.25% at 1548.70 points on Friday. Strong performance in banking stocks helped offset pressure from the technology sector. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors monitored global economic data and regional developments.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6, 2026 – The FBM KLCI ended Friday's trading session marginally higher by 3.87 points or 0.25% at 1548.70, marking a weekly gain of 0.8%. Market activity was subdued, with a total of 3.82 billion shares traded worth RM2.65 billion. Banking heavyweights provided the main support, with Maybank (MAYBANK) rising 0.5% and CIMB (CIMB) gaining 0.8%. However, declines in technology stocks, such as Inari Amertron (INARI) which fell 1.2%, capped the overall index gains. Analysts noted that investors are adopting a wait-and-see approach ahead of key US inflation data due next week, contributing to cautious market sentiment. Concerns over global growth slowdown also continued to weigh on investor confidence.

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