Bursa pares gains to close lower on cautious sentiment ahead of US tariff deadline
At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 4.38 points, or 0.29%, to close at 1,529.38 from Friday's close of 1,533.76.
The benchmark index opened 4.29 points firmer at 1,538.05 and moved between 1,528.34 and 1,539.38 throughout the trading session.
In the broader market, losers led gainers 554 to 420, while 488 counters were unchanged and 1,091 untraded, with 43 suspended.
Turnover improved to three billion units worth RM2.30 bil from 2.86 billion shares worth RM2.16 bil on Friday. ‒ July 28, 2025
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