Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Regional Market Weakness
Bursa Malaysia closed lower today, in line with most regional markets, as cautious investor sentiment weighed on trading. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) finished at 1,584.25 points, down 6.78 points (-0.43%) from the previous trading session.
Market breadth remained negative, with 723 losers outpacing 304 gainers, while 459 stocks remained unchanged. The total trading volume stood at 2.699 billion shares worth RM2.32 billion, reflecting lower participation compared to the previous session.
Key Bursa Malaysia Indices Performance
| Index | Close (Points) | One-Day Change (%) | YTD Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBM KLCI | 1,584.25 | -0.43% | -3.54% |
| FBM Mid 70 | 17,233.42 | -0.99% | -8.53% |
| FBM Small Cap | 16,393.81 | -1.07% | -8.74% |
| FBM ACE | 4,905.69 | -0.31% | -8.82% |
Top 5 Gainers in FBM KLCI
| Company | Close (RM) | Change (%) | Volume (‘000) | YTD Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR DIY Group (M) Bhd | 1.530 | +3.38% | 6,218.6 | -17.30% |
| Sime Darby Bhd | 2.280 | +2.70% | 5,874.5 | -3.39% |
| SD Guthrie Bhd | 5.000 | +2.67% | 1,844.4 | +1.01% |
| Axiata Group Bhd | 2.110 | +2.43% | 7,507.6 | +15.26% |
| MISC Bhd | 7.310 | +2.24% | 1,147.2 | -3.82% |
Top 5 Losers in FBM KLCI
| Company | Close (RM) | Change (%) | Volume (‘000) | YTD Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd | 3.740 | -9.66% | 18,666.9 | -27.66% |
| Gamuda Bhd | 4.490 | -5.67% | 38,926.2 | -5.27% |
| Tenaga Nasional Bhd | 13.640 | -2.43% | 7,339.5 | -8.70% |
| Sunway Bhd | 4.700 | -1.88% | 5,370.4 | +1.88% |
| YTL Power International Bhd | 3.170 | -1.55% | 8,547.4 | -28.28% |
Most Actively Traded Stocks
| Company | Volume (Mil Shares) | Close (RM) | One-Day Change (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingenieur Gudang Bhd | 64.0 | 0.050 | 0.000 |
| My EG Services Bhd | 41.1 | 1.010 | -0.030 |
| Gamuda Bhd | 38.9 | 4.490 | -0.270 |
| Inari Amertron Bhd | 38.9 | 2.240 | -0.110 |
| Harvest Miracle Capital Bhd | 36.9 | 0.140 | +0.010 |
Market Sentiment and Sector Performance
Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd noted that today’s market decline followed a sell-off in Wall Street on Friday, which affected regional markets including Hong Kong (-0.58%), China (-0.18%), and South Korea (-0.35%).
Locally, financial and consumer stocks saw some gains, while technology, construction, and oil & gas sectors struggled with heavy sell-offs.
Analysts predict market consolidation to continue between 1,570 – 1,600 points, with global economic concerns, interest rate policies, and inflation data being key factors influencing investor sentiment.