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Bursa Malaysia Slides as Wall Street AI Sell-Off Hits Technology Stocks

Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI fell 1% in early Friday trading as Wall Street's AI-led sell-off spread to Asian markets, triggering heavy losses among Malaysian semiconductor and technology stocks.

By Abigail Cheong5 min read

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 November 2026 – Bursa Malaysia opened sharply lower on Friday as a heavy overnight sell-off on Wall Street spread across Asian equity markets, with technology and semiconductor stocks bearing the brunt of renewed concerns over artificial intelligence investment and potential regulatory restrictions in the United States.

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 16.50 points, or 1%, to 1,619.36 at 9.10am, compared with Thursday’s closing level of 1,635.86.

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  • Abigail Cheong

    I am Abigail, a journalist at The Ledger Asia, covering business and finance with a focus on the Malaysian Stock Market and key economic developments across Asia. Known for clear, accessible reporting, I deliver insights that help readers understand market trends, corporate movements, and regional news shaping the Asian economy.