Singapore shares closed 0.70 percent lower in lackluster trade ahead of a long weekend and amid concerns over disappointing corporate results and weak US first quarter growth data, dealers said.
The Straits Times Index fell 14.99 points to close at the day's low of 2,125.25.
Malaysian share prices closed 0.58 percent higher, with early losses in line with weaker regional markets reversed by last-minute buying interest, dealers said.
The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index rose 5.11 points at 878.96.
Thai share prices closed flat in lackluster trade with few factors to inspire investors ahead of a three-day weekend, dealers said.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index was off 0.36 points at 658.88 and the blue-chip SET-50 index was unchanged at 45.82.
Indonesian share prices closed 0.84 percent lower on continued concerns over the prospect for higher interest rates and exports following weaker-than-expected US first-quarter growth figures, dealers said.
The Jakarta Stock Exchange composite index closed down 8.744 points at 1,029.613, but was off an intra-day low of 1,022.018.
Philippine shares closed 0.9 percent higher, finishing a mixed week on a positive note despite Wall Street's downturn as bargain-hunting provided support, dealers said.
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