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.
Malaysia’s latest fund flow report for the week ended Nov 7, 2025 , paints a mixed picture: while global investors stay cautious amid economic turbulence, local institutions are quietly positioning for long-term gains. Global Jitters Weigh on Markets The week saw global markets shaken by weak data and uncertainty. U.S. job cuts hit 153,074 in October — the highest since 2003 — driven by cost-cutting and AI restructuring. The S&P PMI rose to 54.6 , signaling growth, but consumer sentiment plunged to 50.3 amid shutdown fears. In Europe , the PMI came in at 52.5 with the ECB holding rates steady. China’s exports fell 1.1% , underscoring cooling demand. Result: a risk-off mood swept through Asia. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 4.1% , and Brent oil slid 2.2% , extending global caution. Asia Sees Heavy Foreign Outflows Foreign funds pulled USD9.88 billion out of Asian markets. I...