Bursa Malaysia ends lower as investors remain cautious amid macro, geopolitical concerns

BURSA Malaysia ended lower today, reversing yesterday’s gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid subdued trading activity, with participants continuing to assess the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

At 5 pm, the benchmark FBM KLCI slipped by 4.25 points or 0.24 per cent to 1,746.31 from Tuesday’s close of 1,750.56.

The benchmark index, which opened 0.10 of-a-point firmer at 1,750.66, moved between 1,742.41 and 1,752.64 during today’s session.

Market breadth was negative, with losers outnumbering gainers 611 to 577. A total of 555 counters were unchanged, 932 untraded, and 13 suspended.

Turnover decreased to 4.14 bil units worth RM3.44 bil compared with 4.92 bil units worth RM3.59 bil on Tuesday. —May 13, 2026

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