BURSA Malaysia’s key index closed lower as investors locked in profits following three consecutive sessions of gains, with banking and oil and gas counters leading the decline.
At 5 pm, the FBM KLCI eased 6.18 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 1,713.76 from Tuesday’s close of 1,719.94.
The benchmark index opened 0.72 of a point higher at 1,720.66, and moved between 1,712.88 and 1,724.83.
On the broader market, gainers led losers 590 to 475, while 604 counters were unchanged, 1,034 untraded, and 11 suspended.
Turnover expanded to 4.07 bil units valued at RM2.84 bil from 3.52 bil units valued at RM2.75 bil on Tuesday.—July 15, 2026
