Weaker start for Malaysia’s blue chips


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's blue chips extended their losses in early trade on Tuesday with profit taking seen in UMW, Axiata and Public Bank but there could be some mild bargain hunting in line with the firmer regional markets.

At 9.02am, the FBM KLCI was down 0.88 of a point to 1,620.48. Turnover was 8.61 million shares valued at RM7.28mil. There were 51 gainers, 36 losers and 66 counters unchanged.

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