The Malaysia stock market ended lower after a three-day winning streak, with the KLCI falling 0.40 percent to close at 1,625.67. Financial shares, telecoms, and plantations contributed to the losses. The global forecast for Asian markets is soft due to concerns about interest rates. The U.S. markets were mixed, with the Dow down 0.65 percent, the NASDAQ up 0.13 percent, and the S&P 500 down 0.05 percent. Technology stocks faced weakness initially but recovered later. Crude oil prices rose after a Ukrainian drone attack damaged an oil depot in Russia, with West Texas Intermediate crude up 2.2 percent at $59.97 a barrel.

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