BURSA Malaysia closed lower after notching a small gain in early trade as investors took profit ahead of the long weekend.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 7.58 points, or 0.47%, to 1,596.68 from Thursday’s (May 30) close of 1,604.26, ending below the 1,600 psychological level in the process.
The benchmark index, which opened 4.62 points firmer at 1,608.88, fluctuated between 1,595.36 and 1,612.31 throughout the trading session. – May 31, 2024
