This article was automatically generated by Dow Jones using technology from Automated Insights.
Stocks in Malaysia rose Tuesday, as the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI increased 1.0% to 1683.50.
Among local companies with a market cap of at least 4 billion Malaysian ringgit ($981.2 million), Mi Technovation was the biggest leader during the session, surging 5.8%, and Unisem (M) jumped 5.5%. IHH Healthcare rounded out the top three movers, as shares gained 5.0%.
Top Glove was the biggest laggard, declining 1.9%, followed by shares of Mr. D.I.Y. Group (M), which fell 1.5%. Shares of Guan Chong fell 1.4%.
On the currency front, the WSJ Dollar Index held steady at 96.21. The dollar held steady against the ringgit at 4.08 ringgit.
In the bond markets, the 10-year Malaysian government bond yield fell 5 basis points to 3.940%.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
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