BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the first trading day on a subdued note due to profit-taking activities following the year-end rally in the early part of the week and in line with most regional markets.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 9.46 points or 0.58 per cent to 1,632.87 compared with Tuesday’s close of 1,642.33.
The index had initially opened 1.01 points lower at 1,641.32 and moved between 1,629.23 and 1,641.32 throughout the day.
The broader market was negative, as decliners outpaced gainers 580 to 449, while 496 counters remained unchanged, 830 were untraded and 11 suspended. – Jan 2, 2024
