Bursa Malaysia closed lower today, with the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBMKLCI) slipping 6.87 points, or 0.42%, to settle at 1,641.44, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors.
Despite the softer close of the headline index, performance across the broader market was mixed, highlighting selective resilience within certain segments. The FBM70 index climbed 65.00 points, or 0.39%, to 16,683.60, signalling continued interest in mid-cap counters. Meanwhile, the F4GBM index edged down 2.18 points, or 0.22%, to 971.74.
Market breadth remained slightly negative, with the FBMEMAS declining 18.78 points (0.16%) to 12,080.42. In contrast, the FBMSHA index advanced 10.64 points, or 0.09%, to 11,921.14, suggesting ongoing support for Shariah-compliant stocks.
Trading activity stayed lively, led by Velesto, which topped the volume chart with 867,006 lots traded. It was followed by Zetrix (667,619 lots), Tanco (600,572 lots), Top Glove (487,256 lots), and VS (420,886 lots).
While headline numbers pointed lower, the market’s internal strength shows that opportunities remain for investors willing to look beyond short-term volatility a reminder that resilience often builds quietly beneath the surface.
