KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low on Thursday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing foreign outflows, although the recent weakness may present bargain-hunting opportunities in fundamentally sound blue-chip counters. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 9.33 points, or 0.54 per cent, to 1,708.36, from yesterday’s close of 1,717.69. The benchmark index, which opened 3.74 points higher at 1,721.43, hit an intraday high of 1,722.50 in early trade before losing momentum for the rest of the day. Market breadth was negative, with losers outpacing gainers 656 to 508, while 565 counters were unchanged, 989 untraded and 32 suspended. Turnover fell to 3.49 billion units worth RM3.70 billion compared with 4.15 billion units worth RM4.29 billion on Wednesday.
South Korea’s sovereign pension powerhouse just delivered its strongest performance in history. National Pension Service (NPS) returned 18.82% in 2025 , marking its third straight year of record gains — the highest since its establishment in 1988. With 1,458 trillion won (US$1.02 trillion) under management, its positioning now carries major implications for Korean equities. The Numbers Behind the Surge Total AUM: 1,458 trillion won 2025 return: 18.82% Domestic equities: +82.44% Overseas equities: +19.74% The rally was driven largely by semiconductor and AI-linked stocks. Meanwhile, the KOSPI Index has: Climbed more than 45% in 2026 Gained over 75% in 2025 Surpassed the 6,000 level Money Master Take This story is not about past returns. It’s about capital flow power and forward allocation impact. 1️⃣ Domestic Reallocation Is the Real Signal NPS recently: Increased target exposure to domestic equities Reduced the scale of overseas equity trimming Adjust...