Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Bursa Malaysia opened higher today as investors positioned for potential pre-Merdeka buying ahead of the National Day celebrations.

The benchmark index opened 4.12 points higher at 1,752.66.

More banking earnings are due over the coming days, with the sector expected to deliver steady performance.

Against this backdrop, the index is expected to trade within the 1,745 to 1,755 range today.

In the crypto market, Bitcoin fell to RM316,899.

Ethereum fell to RM1,038, while Solana slipped to RM406.

That’s it for Market Pulse.
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