Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, in line with upbeat regional market performance and supported by the strong debut of Sunway Healthcare. STR/ AZIAH AZMEEKUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, in line with upbeat regional market performance and supported by the strong debut of Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 18.82 points or 1.10 per cent to 1,729.81 from yesterday's close of 1,710.99. The market bellwether opened 2.98 points higher at 1,713.97, and fluctuated between 1,713.42 and 1,730.72 throughout the day. Turnover expanded to 3.33 billion units worth RM4.27 billion from yesterday's 2.82 billion units worth RM2.76 billion.

Source: New Strait Times March 18, 2026 09:49 UTC