KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on the final trading day of the week, weighed down by the plantation sector as investors locked in gains following its recent strong performance. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 7.03 points 1,708.10, compared with yesterday’s close of 1,715.13. The benchmark index opened 1.39 points lower at 1,713.74 and fluctuated between 1,704.86 and 1,715.20 throughout the day. The broader market was negative with losers outnumbering gainers 568 to 523, while 596 counters were unchanged, 1,085 untraded and 19 suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.33 billion units valued at RM2.98 billion from 3.90 billion units valued at RM3.21 billion on Thursday.
Singapore markets opened slightly higher as AI-driven policy initiatives and corporate developments shaped investor sentiment, while global markets found support from easing oil prices and diplomatic progress. Singapore Shares Edge Higher The FTSE Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.15% to 5,053.38 , supported by: Positive global cues Improving sentiment from US-Iran diplomatic progress Market breadth remained constructive with advancers outpacing decliners . Wall Street Hits Record Highs US equities extended gains: Dow Jones Industrial Average record high S&P 500 +0.17% Nasdaq Composite +0.09% The rally was supported by falling oil prices and optimism around Middle East negotiations . Singapore Accelerates Practical AI Adoption Singapore is shifting focus from AI hype to real-world implementation , especially among SMEs. Key initiatives include: Partnerships to drive enterprise AI adoption...