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.
Bursa Malaysia's total market capitalisation reached RM1.9 trillion in the first half of 2025, cementing its position as Southeast Asia's top IPO hub. The milestone underscores strong investor confidence and sustained retail participation. Key Highlights: Retail strength: Average daily retail trading value held steady at ~RM450 million , similar to pre-pandemic levels. Perak’s contribution: Over 113,000 active retail investors (8% of the national total). Nearly 6,000 new CDS accounts opened in the state this year. Investor education: Bursa flagged a surge in scams with 2,000+ cases in Q1 2025. Financial literacy efforts, including the Sens-Ability programme, are being expanded. New Offerings: To attract diverse investor segments, Bursa has rolled out products like BR Capital , Bursa Gold Dinar , and MyBursa , while encouraging smarter, safer financial decisions. CEO Datuk Fad'l Mohamed ...