KUALA LUMPUR: Profit taking continues to drag FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) deeper into the red on the first trading day of the year. The FBM KLCI opened at 1,675.20, down 4.9 points or 0.3 per cent from its closing price of 1,680.11 on Dec 31, 2025. Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd said the FBM KLCI is likely to see some profit-taking activities after the year-end rally. "As we enter 2026, selected consumer and tourism-related counters such as Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd, Aquawalk Group Bhd and Life Water Bhd are expected to benefit from Visit Malaysia 2026 and a stronger ringgit environment. FIRST DAY ACTIVES, GAINERS, LOSERSTanco Holdings Bhd topped the most active list on the local bourse on Friday.

Source: New Strait Times January 03, 2026 00:03 UTC