BURSA Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday as investors continued to take profit following its recent rally, while elevated crude oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia kept market sentiment cautious, said an analyst.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI fell nine points, or 0.52 per cent, to 1,711.37 from Tuesday’s close of 1,720.37.
The index opened 0.53 points easier at 1,719.84, and moved between 1,709.15 and 1,721.31 throughout the day.
On the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 590 to 450, while 596 counters were unchanged, 1,111 untraded, and 23 suspended.
Turnover narrowed to 3.43 bil units valued at RM2.50 bil from 3.48 bil units valued at RM2.79 bil on Tuesday.—July 22, 2026
