By 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) had retreated by 2.88 points to 1,611.49 from its closing figure on Monday, which stood at 1,614.37.
The FBM KLCI, which commenced trading 2.63 points higher at 1,617.00, fluctuated within a range of 1,609.26 to 1,617.37 throughout the session.
Market breadth showed signs of improvement as gainers outnumbered decliners at 797 to 496, while 455 counters held steady. Additionally, 652 stocks did not see any trading activity, with nine others suspended.
Total turnover expanded to 6.98 billion units valued at RM5.12 billion, compared to Monday’s figure of 5.96 billion units worth RM3.30 billion.
