KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday as investors awaited further corporate earnings results for clearer market direction, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.15 of a point to 1,736.33 from last Friday’s close of 1,736.48. The benchmark index opened 1.83 points higher at 1,738.31, and fluctuated between 1,733.07 and 1,739.47 throughout the day. On the broader market, losers trounced gainers 714 to 482, while 539 counters were unchanged, 1,139 untraded and 46 suspended. Turnover decreased to 3.60 billion units valued at RM3.03 billion from 3.91 billion units valued at RM3.32 billion last Friday.
Market Summary (March 30, 2026)
Malaysia equities ended sharply lower, with broad-based selling across all indices:
- FBM KLCI: 1,687.90 (-1.45%)
- FBM Mid 70: -1.65%
- FBM Small Cap: -1.53%
- FBM ACE: -1.91%
Market breadth turned negative:
- Losers (956) significantly outnumbered gainers (371)
- Trading value jumped to RM4.85 billion, indicating strong selling activity
Key takeaway: Market sentiment turned risk-off, with heavy distribution across sectors.
Ringgit & Liquidity Snapshot
- USD/MYR: 4.0305
- SGD/MYR: 3.1250
Despite equity weakness, the ringgit remained relatively stable.
Top Gainers: Energy & Commodities Shine
Gainers were concentrated in plantation, commodities, and energy-related stocks:
- Kuala Lumpur Kepong (+6.76%)
- Press Metal Aluminium (+6.31%)
- Petronas Chemicals Group (+5.69%)
- SD Guthrie (+4.90%)
Commodity-linked stocks benefited from rising oil and resource prices.
Top Losers: Broad Selloff Hits Key Names
Decliners were widespread across sectors:
- Gamuda (-6.02%)
- Sunway (-4.94%)
- Axiata Group (-3.98%)
- Telekom Malaysia (-3.95%)
Construction, telecom, and conglomerates led the downside.
Most Active Stocks: Retail & Mid Caps in Focus
- Sunway Healthcare – highest volume
- Top Glove
- Zetrix AI
- Capital A
Active trading shows continued retail participation despite market weakness.
What This Means for Investors
- Broad selloff signals risk-off sentiment amid global uncertainties
- Energy & commodities remain defensive plays
- High volume + declining prices = institutional selling pressure
- Small & mid caps continue to see active trading, but volatility remains high
Quick Summary
- KLCI fell 1.45% with heavy selling pressure
- Losers far outnumber gainers (956 vs 371)
- Energy & plantation stocks outperformed
- Construction and telecom stocks dragged the market
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