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Malaysia’s KLCI down over 1% in 9M, holds above 1,600 as stronger ringgit offsets trade jitters

The benchmark FBM KLCI loses steam in the third quarter of 2025, although construction and Reits outperform

 Tan Ai Leng
Published Tue, Oct 21, 2025 · 01:19 PM
    • The Malaysian stock market has been one of Asia’s underperformers over the year to September this year, trailing Thailand and the Philippines.
    • The Malaysian stock market has been one of Asia’s underperformers over the year to September this year, trailing Thailand and the Philippines. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s stock market index has kept its key index above 1,600 points – a level closely watched by investors to gauge market confidence – after wobbling in the mid-year amid global trade tensions.

    The benchmark FBM KLCI narrowed its losses to just 1.3 per cent by end-September and with foreign outflows slowing and domestic demand firming up, analysts expect a steadier close to the year and a more resilient 2026 ahead.

    The Malaysian stock market has been one of Asia’s underperformers over the year to September this year, trailing Thailand and the Philippines, whose key indices have lost about 8 per cent and 9 per cent, respectively.

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