KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell marginally lower on Thursday's close with dragged by plantations and CIMB, as investors were still concerned on China's softening economy outlook.
Among key regional markets:
Nikkei 225 rose 1.14% to 17,392.79
Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose 0.34% to 24,019.94
Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index fell 0.36% to 2,485.61
Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index rose 0.69% to 8,980.67
Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI Index fell 0.34% to 1,960.51
Straits Times Index STI rose 0.65% to 3,304.93
Crude oil fell 42 cents to US$76.76 and Brent 70 cents to US$79.68.
Spot gold was down US$3.67 to US$1,158.93