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Stocks in Malaysia slipped during early trading Thursday, as the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI dropped 0.3% to 1705.96.
Among local companies with a market cap of at least 4 billion Malaysian ringgit ($988.1 million), Petronas Dagangan is the biggest early laggard, dropping 2.1%, followed by shares of Mr. D.I.Y. Group (M), which dropped 1.7%. Shares of Chin Hin Group fell 1.7%.
Westports Holdings is the biggest leader this morning, rising 1.6%, and Malayan Cement rose 1.4%. IJM rounds out the top three movers, as shares gained 1.4%.
The dollar held steady against the ringgit at 4.05 ringgit.
In the bond markets, the 10-year Malaysian government bond yield held steady at 3.560%.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
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January 14, 2026 20:31 ET (01:31 GMT)
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