BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index closed lower today, in line with most regional markets, as investors adjusted their risk exposure amid spiralling oil prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, now in its second month.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) retreated by 24.75 points or 1.44% to 1,687.90 from Friday’s close of 1,712.65.
The market bellwether opened 10.57 points weaker at 1,702.08 and fluctuated between 1,682.79 and 1,702.38.
The broader market was bearish with decliners thumping advancers 942 to 366. A total of 392 counters were unchanged, 1,042 untraded and 134 suspended.
Turnover expanded to 3.98 billion units worth RM4.85 bil from last Friday’s 2.97 billion units worth RM3.25 bil. ‒ March 30, 2026
