Asian markets, KLCI dip on profit taking after rebound


KUALA LUMPUR: Investors took some money off the table early Friday after the rebound in key Asian markets and Bursa Malaysia as they turned cautious about the coronavirus outbreak which left 636 dead in China.

At 9.17am, the KLCI was down 2.32 points or 0.15% to 1,550.45. Turnover was 303.08 million shares valued at RM155.18mil. There were 68 gainers, 159 losers and 241 counters unchanged.

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