KUALA LUMPUR: Profit-taking set in on Wednesday, pulling the FBM KLCI lower after a five-session winning streak, bucking the broader regional uptrend, while the ringgit continued to strengthen.

The market bellwether fell 14.76 points, or 0.83%, to close at 1,756.49 on profit-taking following the recent rally. The index hit an intraday high of 1,769.90 and a low of 1,750.05.