KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
IHH Seen as Sector Leader CIMB Securities has reaffirmed IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL:IHH) as its top choice in the healthcare sector, citing the group’s diversified international operations as a key strength against Malaysia’s regulatory headwinds. In a note on Friday, the research house highlighted IHH’s attractive valuation , resilient earnings profile, and strong recovery prospects, particularly in Singapore. The division is expected to deliver a meaningful rebound in 4Q2025 , following the completion of renovation works at Mount Elizabeth by the third quarter. “We like IHH for its execution strategy, established regional footprint, and focus on high-income clients, which collectively support earnings resilience,” CIMB said. Regulatory Pressures in Malaysia Malaysia’s private healthcare sector has faced margin pressure in 1H2025 , driven by tighter insurer reimbursement terms. Inpatient visit growth contracted to low single digits, with CIMB expecting payor p...