FBM KLCI ends lower at 1,381 points on profit-taking

"We expect the FBM KLCI to trend within the range of 1,380 to 1,390 points towards the weekend,” Rakuten's Thong said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia retreated from Wednesday’s gains to close lower yesterday due to profit-taking activities, bucking the mostly positive regional market performance, according to an analyst.

At 5pm, the FBM KLCI slid 3.69 points, or 0.27%, to 1,381.73 from 1,385.42 at Wednesday’s close.