Kuala Lumpur, 5 May 2026 – Malaysia’s blue-chip stocks held relatively steady on Tuesday even as the broader market came under selling pressure, reflecting cautious investor positioning amid renewed geopolitical concerns and subdued regional trading.
The benchmark FBM KLCI slipped 2.08 points to 1,737.69, a mild decline compared with weakness across the broader market. Trading sentiment was affected by renewed unease over tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, while several regional markets, including Japan and South Korea, were closed for national holidays.
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