Bursa Malaysia's 30-stock index closed the year with modest gains, supported by buying interest in the last hour of trading.
The FBM KLCI added 4.65 points to 1,642.
Telecommunications stocks led the gainers, buoyed by expectations of continued investment in digital infrastructure.
The ringgit eased against the dollar to 4.4755.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin traded at RM421,820.
Ethereum dropped to RM15,202, and Solana stood at RM864.
That's it for Market Pulse. Happy New Year.