Malaysia’s stock market ends higher as investors engage in selective buying. According to Free Malaysia Today, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rises by small margins by the 5pm closing time, indicating steady demand rather than broad-based gains. One report says the index increases 3.46 points to 1,678.96 from the previous day’s close of 1,675.50, while another report describes the close as slightly higher at 1,679.53, up 0.57 points from the prior close of 1,678.96. The two accounts both describe a modest upward movement and attribute it to buying interest, with one characterizing it as defensive buying and the other as selective buying. No additional sector performance, corporate actions, or market drivers are provided in the supplied excerpts. The overall picture from both sources is that the benchmark index finishes the trading session marginally higher, reflecting cautious positioning by traders.