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Bursa Malaysia closes lower as regional markets face selling pressure
The FBM KLCI declined 1.10% on Friday as broader regional weakness weighed on local equities. The benchmark index shed 18.78 points to close at 1,686.74.
LSN Malaysia ·
Malaysia's stock market ended the week on a downbeat note as investors across the region moved to reduce positions, pulling the key index lower.
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) dropped 18.78 points, or 1.10%, to finish at 1,686.74 compared with Thursday's closing level of 1,705.52. The decline reflected a broader pattern of weakness affecting equity markets throughout South and Southeast Asia.
The retreat follows a period of consolidation on the local bourse, with investors reassessing positions ahead of the weekend. Market participants remained cautious as regional headwinds continued to influence trading sentiment across the exchange.
Analysts will be watching for signs of stabilisation when trading resumes, with market direction likely to hinge on developments in broader regional markets and macroeconomic indicators ahead.