The FBM KLCI edged down 0.15% to 1,558.20 points on Feb 24, with light trading volume. Investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of impending inflation data and central bank meeting minutes. Financial and plantation sectors showed weakness, while technology stocks managed slight gains amidst the cautious sentiment.
On February 24, 2026, the Kuala Lumpur stock market saw a subdued session, with the FBM KLCI closing marginally lower by 2.34 points, or 0.15%, at 1,558.20 points. Trading volume was light, with approximately 2.8 billion shares traded for a value of about RM1.7 billion throughout the day. Analysts noted that investors are adopting a cautious stance ahead of Malaysia's February inflation data and the latest US Federal Reserve meeting minutes, both due later this week. Banking counters like Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) fell 0.5% and Public Bank Bhd declined 0.3%. Technology stocks, however, fared relatively better, with Inari Amertron Bhd rising 1.2% on optimism over improving global chip demand prospects. Overall, the market is expected to remain influenced by macroeconomic data and global market trends in the short term.
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