Asian markets down, Malaysia's FBM KLCI down 2%

PETALING JAYA: A combination of factors including a sharp sell-down in US markets, siege in Sydney and the persistent downtrend in crude oil price hammered investor sentiment across Asia, with most key markets finishing in the red.

Bursa Malaysia’s key index - the FBM Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) which has been one of the region’s worst performers this year extended its decline, ending 35.68 points or 2% lower to 1,697.31.