The FBM KLCI rose 0.35% to 1548.20 points on Friday, driven by banking heavyweights like Maybank and CIMB. Investors showed cautious optimism regarding the global economic outlook, contributing to the index's positive close ahead of the weekend.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14, 2026 – The Malaysian stock market closed higher on Friday, with the FBM KLCI gaining 5.42 points or 0.35% to settle at 1548.20 points. Banking stocks were the primary drivers of the index's ascent. Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) saw its share price rise by 0.8%, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd climbed 1.2%, and Public Bank Bhd recorded a 0.5% increase. Despite lingering uncertainties in the global economic outlook, market sentiment was buoyed by expectations of moderating US inflation data and optimism surrounding China's economic stimulus measures. Trading volume remained relatively active, indicating sustained investor interest, particularly in defensive sectors and attractively valued blue-chip stocks. Analysts anticipate the market will continue to monitor corporate earnings and global macroeconomic data next week.
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