BURSA Malaysia’s key index closed flat amid a mixed broader market as investors stayed on the sidelines due to ongoing global volatility.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edged up 0.74 of-a-point, or 0.05%, to 1,612.29 from Wednesday’s close of 1,611.55.
The benchmark index opened 0.16 of-a-point lower at 1,611.39 and fluctuated in a narrow range between 1,611.28 and 1,617.28 throughout the trading session.
The broader market was mixed, with 578 decliners leading 536 gainers, while 548 counters were unchanged, 1,011 untraded, and 18 suspended.
Turnover shrank to 3.49 billion units worth RM2.85 bil compared with 4.26 billion units valued at RM3.71 bil yesterday. ‒ Oct 16, 2025
