Investors continue to fear the worst

Investors fear worst

PETALING JAYA: Shares on Bursa Malaysia failed to hold the gains from last Friday, spooked by steep falls across the region with authorities worldwide struggling to contain the worsening coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Amid the rising tide of lockdowns, governments across the region have announced stimulus packages and central banks have eased monetary policies to shield their economies from the impact of the virus.