Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Selling Pressure

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25, 2026 – Bursa Malaysia closed the morning trading session in negative territory today, weighed down by sustained selling in selected heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products and services as well as utilities sectors.

At 12:30 p.m., the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 2.16 points, or 0.12%, to 1,710.51 compared to Friday’s close of 1,712.67.

The index opened 1.24 points lower at 1,711.43 and traded within a range of 1,705.94 to 1,713.50 during the morning session.

Market breadth was negative, with decliners outpacing gainers at 571 to 351, while 525 counters remained unchanged. A total of 1.69 billion shares worth RM1.43 billion changed hands.

Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd noted that investors remain cautious ahead of the peak of the first-quarter 2026 earnings reporting season, rising domestic political uncertainty — including speculation of a surprise state election — and continued foreign fund outflows.

“We believe the FBM KLCI is poised for stabilisation, supported by falling bond yields, lower oil prices, and improving sentiment surrounding US-Iran negotiations after President Donald Trump described the talks as ‘constructive’,” the bank said in a research note today.

“Despite near-term uncertainties, we remain cautiously positive on Malaysia, underpinned by its status as a net oil exporter, resilient trade networks, exposure to the global tech upcycle, and supportive fiscal conditions,” it added.

Key Movers:

• Decliners among heavyweights: Petronas Chemicals fell 29 sen to RM5.41, YTL Corp and Sunway Healthcare both dropped 5 sen to RM2.06 and RM1.76 respectively. Public Bank eased 1 sen to RM4.76, while Maybank rose 6 sen to RM11.06.
• Active stocks: Zetrix AI gained 2 sen to 81.5 sen, Skyechip jumped 16 sen to RM2.86, and AirAsia X rose 6 sen to RM1.18.
• Top gainers: MI Technovation surged 36 sen to RM4.56, UMS Integration added 23 sen to RM8.40.
• Top losers: Malaysian Pacific Industries dropped 54 sen to RM47.96, and Nestlé fell 50 sen to RM95.10.

On the broader indices, the FBM Emas, FBM Top 100, FBM Emas Shariah, and FBM Mid 70 all declined. The Financial Services Index was the main gainer, rising 19.90 points.