Omicron fears send Bursa, regional markets lower


KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI extended its decline headed into midday as fears over the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 intensified restriction measures in Europe and triggered global selling in equities.

At 12.30pm, the benchmark index was down 6.97 points to 1,495.04 amid subdued trading activity.

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