Bursa Malaysia Gains Ahead of Budget 2026 Announcement

Bursa Malaysia extended its morning session gains, supported by upbeat investor sentiment ahead of the upcoming Budget 2026 announcement and stable regional monetary conditions. Buying interest strengthened across banking, plantation, and industrial sectors, reflecting optimism over potential fiscal incentives and infrastructure spending. Analysts said the market’s resilience highlights investor confidence in Malaysia’s macroeconomic stability and expectations of a growth-supportive budget aimed at boosting domestic investment and consumption.