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Stocks in Malaysia rose during early trading Wednesday, as the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI increased 0.1% to 1752.64.
Among local companies with a market cap of at least 4 billion Malaysian ringgit ($1.02 billion), AirAsia X is the biggest leader this morning, rising 1.7%, and Sunway Construction Group added 1.4%. Eco-Shop Marketing rounds out the top three movers, as shares added 1.3%.
Mr. D.I.Y. Group (M) is the biggest early laggard, dropping 2.5%, followed by shares of Top Glove, which fell 2.4%. Shares of Sime Darby Property fell 2.0%.
The dollar strengthened 0.1% against the ringgit to 3.93 ringgit.
In the bond markets, the 10-year Malaysian government bond yield increased 1 basis point to 3.605%.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
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May 12, 2026 21:31 ET (01:31 GMT)
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