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FBM KLCI Slips to 1,672.31 as Late Selling Erases Recovery

The FBM KLCI finished 0.25% lower at 1,672.31 after late selling erased its intraday recovery and decliners outnumbered gainers.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 25 September 2026 – The FBM KLCI ended Friday lower after a late sell-off erased the recovery seen earlier in the session, leaving Malaysia’s benchmark index down 4.12 points, or 0.25%, at 1,672.31. That verified closing figure is more precise than describing the market as flat. The index’s path matters because it shows that investors were willing to buy weakness during the day but did not sustain that appetite into the close.

The benchmark moved within a range of 1,671.48 to 1,679.47 points. It had climbed into positive territory by midday after a weaker opening, before selling pressure returned near the end of trading. A same-day midday report had put the index at 1,671.17, down 1.14 points at the lunch break. Those time-stamped readings are different snapshots of one session, not conflicting closing prices.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.