KUALA LUMPUR: The benchmark FBM KLCI managed to stay afloat after a volatile morning trading session beset by concerns over China's manufacturing data and the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
At 12.30pm, Malaysia's key stock index was up 0.67 points to 1,513.42. The broader market, however, was decidedly negative with 570 decliners compared to 300 gainers and 426 unchanged.
