BURSA Malaysia closed marginally lower due to profit-taking activities on telecommunications, construction and energy stocks, analysts said.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined by 0.19%, or 2.95 points, to 1,539.54 from last Friday’s close of 1,542.49.
The market bellwether opened 0.71 of-a-point easier at 1,541.78 and moved between 1,534.52 and 1,548.95 throughout the trading session.
Turnover decreased to 2.34 billion units worth RM2.08 bil against Friday’s 2.73 billion units valued at RM2.46 bil. – May 5, 2025
