KLCI Edges Up on Friday, Supported by Banking Sector

March 6, 2026

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Bursa Malaysia

The KLCI closed marginally higher on Friday, gaining 2.35 points or 0.15% to 1548.78, primarily supported by strong banking sector performance which offset weakness in technology stocks. Market sentiment remained cautious with lower trading volume.

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed marginally higher on Friday, March 6, 2026, gaining 2.35 points or 0.15% to settle at 1548.78. This modest uplift was largely attributed to robust performances from banking heavyweights, with Maybank climbing 0.5% to RM9.25 and CIMB Group rising 0.7% to RM6.80. However, declines in technology stocks, such as Inari Amertron which fell 1.2% to RM3.25, capped the broader index's gains. Total trading volume for the day stood at 3.8 billion shares valued at RM2.5 billion, indicating cautious market participation. Investors are currently weighing global economic data against upcoming corporate earnings reports.

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