BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower, weighed down by profit-taking, as selling in selected heavyweights intensified during the last two hours of trading as investors turned cautious despite mostly higher performances across regional markets.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 3.93 points, or 0.24%, to 1,619.96 from Wednesday’s close of 1,623.89.
The benchmark index opened 4.55 points firmer at 1,628.44 and fluctuated between 1,619.26 and 1,629.69 throughout the trading session.
On the broader market, gainers thumped decliners 692 to 452, while 547 counters were unchanged, 1,095 untraded and 10 suspended.
Turnover was slightly higher at 4.70 billion units worth RM2.94 bil versus yesterday’s 4.64 billion units worth RM2.96 bil. – Nov 20, 2025
