Bursa Malaysia slightly lower at midday

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly lower, although renewed buying in selected heavyweights -- led by the financial services as well as the telecommunications and services counters -- limited losses, dealers said.

At 12.30 pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.24 of-a-point to 1,493.48, compared with 1,493.90 at Monday’s close.