Bursa Malaysia slips on Trump's tariff shock


KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened lower, with losers outpacing gainers nearly three to one, as sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on all imports, escalating the global trade war.

The FBM KLCI fell 6.93 points, or 0.45% to 1,519.59 at 9.07 am. The index opened 9.22 points lower at 1,517.30.

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