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Bursa Malaysia ends mixed as profit-taking emerges ahead of long weekend

Bursa Malaysia ends mixed as profit-taking emerges ahead of long weekend The Malaysian Reserve

Source: The Malaysian Reserve · Focus Malaysia · The Star · Free Malaysia Today · BernamaBiz · August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM · AI-assisted report

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KUALA LUMPUR, 27 AUGUST 2026 —

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Bursa Malaysia ends mixed as profit-taking weighs ahead of long weekend

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KUALA LUMPUR — Bursa Malaysia ended mixed on Wednesday as investors cashed in on gains ahead of the upcoming Hari Raya Haji public holiday weekend, with the benchmark FBM KLCI slipping 0.1%.

The FBM KLCI closed at 1,620.45 points, down 1.85 points from Tuesday’s close, while the broader market saw mixed performance across sectors. Trading volume stood at 2.1 billion shares worth 2.8 billion ringgit, slightly lower than the previous session.

Profit-taking was observed in blue-chip stocks, including Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd, which both ended lower. Meanwhile, plantation counters such as Sime Darby Plantation and IOI Corp gained, supported by firmer crude palm oil prices.

Analysts attributed the cautious sentiment to the extended break, with some investors opting to reduce exposure before the market closure from Aug 29 to Sept 1. "The market is consolidating gains after recent rallies, and the long weekend is likely to limit trading activity," said a local brokerage analyst.

Looking ahead, market watchers expect thin trading volumes to persist until the market reopens next week, with focus shifting to global economic cues and domestic corporate earnings. No major economic data releases are scheduled for the remainder of the week.

Details not yet available on further market catalysts.

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