BURSA Malaysia ended lower today in subdued trading as sentiment continued to remain cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision tomorrow and soaring oil prices.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 18.80 points to close 1.11% lower at 1,679.21 points from Monday’s close of 1,698.01.
The benchmark index opened 3.10 points lower at 1,694.91, moved between 1,678.06 and 1,694.91 throughout the trading session.
Market breadth was subdued with losers beating gainers 780 to 355. A total of 551 counters were unchanged, 1,157 untraded and 13 suspended.
Turnover firmed to 3.34 billion units worth RM3.25 bil, from 3.18 billion units valued at RM2.79 bil on Monday. ‒ Sept 15, 2026
