BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower on profit-taking, slipping back below the 1,600 psychological level amid weakness in selected banking, utilities and Petronas-linked heavyweights.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 12.77 points to 1,598.93 from Wednesday’s close of 1,611.70.
The index opened 4.84 points weaker at 1,606.86, and traded between 1,597.41 and 1,606.86 throughout the day.
The broader market was negative with decliners leading gainers 515 to 494, while 509 counters were unchanged, 1,118 untraded and seven suspended. ‒ Sept 18, 2025
