Shares of Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) edged down 0.72% to RM9.70 in afternoon trade, shedding 7 sen amid subdued investor sentiment across the broader market.
The counter opened at RM9.75 and traded between RM9.76 and RM9.68 throughout the session, with a total of 44.9 million shares exchanging hands. Buy interest remained steady, with a buy volume of 522,800 shares versus 334,700 on the sell side.
At current levels, Maybank is trading slightly below its last closing price of RM9.77. The country’s largest bank by assets has shown relative stability in recent months, though market participants are watching closely for signals from the upcoming Bank Negara policy direction and broader economic indicators.
Maybank remains among the top dividend-paying counters on Bursa Malaysia, attracting yield-focused investors despite short-term price fluctuations.
