Selling spree weighs on Bursa; Ringgit weakens above RM4.40

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI sank to its lowest level in six months, tracking the sea of red across regional markets while ringgit weakens against the US dollar.

At 5pm, the 30-stock index tumbled 15.76 points, or 1.04% to 1,493.95, its lowest since December 2021. For the week, the index plunges 43.88 points, or 2.85%.