At 5pm, the KLCI was down 21.86 points or 1.31% to 1,652.49 and it was the worst performer among the Asian markets.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank stocks dragged the FBM KLCI into the red on Friday, with Public Bank and Maybank among the biggest losers, while the broader market was weaker with over 860 counters in the red.
Investors wound down their positions ahead of the weekend and Christmas holidays next week as trading was expected to be much lower.
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