17-07-2025
Bursa Opens Slightly Higher As iCents Leads Active Trades
Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Thursday, supported by modest gains in key indices and strong debut interest in iCents Group Holdings.
At 9.04 am, the benchmark FBM KLCI edged up 1.77 points to 1,513.27, reflecting cautious optimism amid mixed regional sentiment. Broader market indices also opened in positive territory, with the FBM 70 rising 0.15% to 16,546.64 and the FBM EMAS advancing 0.11% to 11,383.32.
Leading the most active list was iCents, which saw robust interest in its ACE Market debut. The stock traded at RM0.280, up 16.7% from its IPO price of RM0.24, with over 544 million shares exchanging hands within minutes of market opening.
Meanwhile, other actively traded stocks included TWL Holdings, Esceram, and NexG, though most were flat or saw minor movements.
Investors are watching global markets closely amid ongoing uncertainty over US interest rate policy and China's slower-than-expected economic recovery, which continues to influence short-term sentiment across Asia. Related
