KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia was higher in early trade today, with the key index surpassing the 1,500 psychological level as market sentiment remained intact despite the weak overnight Wall Street performance, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision. 

At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.74 points to 1,500.85, compared with Tuesday's close of 1,496.11.

The barometer index opened 1.05 points better at 1,497.16.

Market breadth was positive with advancers outpacing losers 171 to 116, while 236 counters were unchanged, 1,764 untraded and 19 others suspended.

Turnover amounted to 179.32 million units worth RM77.47 million. - Bernama