Malaysia's KLCI index falls 0.5 percent, ending winning streak

12 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

The benchmark closed at 1,720.42, with Malayan Banking dropping 1.6% and Genting and Genting Malaysia both down 1.5%.
IOI Properties Group led gainers with a 4% rise, while CELCOMDIGI and Dialog Group also posted gains. Regional markets were mixed, with Singapore's index down 0.5% and Thailand's up 0.5%.
The Malaysian ringgit held steady against the US dollar at 3.95, while the euro weakened slightly. Japan's market was closed, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 1.7%.

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