Bursa tracks Asian markets lower


KUALA LUMPUR: The share price advance in glove counters was not enough to keep the FBM KLCI afloat as pessimism over the global economic recovery sent Asian markets into the red.

While Malaysia's key index rose in early trade on buying of glove stocks, the rally stalled by mid-morning and closed 10.47 points lower at 1,520.81 entering the lunch break.

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