Blue chips lower at noon Wednesday, ringgit jumps against pound


Asian shares inched ahead on Wednesday while the dollar and commodities held gains as investors shook off disappointment about US President Donald Trump's failed healthcare bill and focused on an improving outlook for global growth, Reuters reported.

Far East fell 35 sen to RM8.55 and BLD Plantations 12 sen lower at RM8.53 but UMCCA gained 18 sen to RM6.28 on higher earnings.

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