RM159bil in paper losses


PETALING JAYA: Investors in Bursa Malaysia are poorer by more than RM159bil since July 15 due to the steep decline in the ringgit and commodity prices.

This figure is based on the drop in the market capitalisation of 919 counters traded on Bursa, which now has an estimated combined market capitalisation of RM1.49 trillion.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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