BURSA Malaysia closed lower today in tandem with profit-taking across regional markets after the recent gains, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday.
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slid 4.82 points, or 0.30%, to 1,613.56 from Monday’s close of 1,618.38.
The benchmark index opened 1.85 points firmer to 1,620.23 and moved between 1,610.18 and 1,620.23 throughout the trading session.
Market breadth was negative with 751 losers trouncing 331 gainers losers, while 476 counters were unchanged, 1,166 untraded, and 36 suspended.
Turnover expanded to 3.86 billion units worth RM3.03 bil compared with 3.44 billion units worth RM2.91 bil on Monday. ‒ Oct 28, 2025
