Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 24)

    • The negative sentiment triggered 26 consecutive weeks of foreign outflows since last November, pulling the FBM KLCI down 7.3% to 1,513.65 in the first quarter of 2025.
    • The negative sentiment triggered 26 consecutive weeks of foreign outflows since last November, pulling the FBM KLCI down 7.3% to 1,513.65 in the first quarter of 2025. PHOTO: BT FILE
    Published Thu, Apr 24, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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