FBM KLCI sees mild profit-taking, regional markets push higher


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's benchmark stock index declined in morning trade, extending the fall from the previous day, and at odds with the bullish performance in regional markets.

At 12.30pm, the FBM KLCI was down 2.83 points to 1,484.03 while the overall market breadth was negative with 480 decliners compared to 347 gainers.

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