KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI lost its early lead to extend its losing streak to a third straight day as mounting fears over the spread of a potentially deadly virus rattled markets.
While investors welcomed China's efforts to curb the spread of the Wuhan coronovirus, news wires reported that the number of deaths from the flu-like virus was nine while there were 440 confirmed cases.
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