Sino-US tensions send equities lower

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia fell in early morning trade as investors worried over the fallout from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, despite China's repeated warnings.

At 9.17 am, the FBM KLCI was down 7.51 points to 1,487.54. There were 229 decliners compared with 138 gainers.