FBM KLCI slumps to 7-week low

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI slumped to its lowest in over seven weeks on Friday led by losses at key index-linked stocks including Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK), Petronas Dagangan (PetDag) and Press Metal.

At 5pm, the benchmark index lost 18.64 points to 1,564.34, its lowest since March 15. The index had earlier fallen to a low of 1,563.93.