Bursa gives up early gains on profit-taking pressure

Reported by Free Malaysia Today Business · Published 6 Aug 2026, 9:50 AM MYT (2 hr ago)

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The benchmark index eases to 1,747.38, slipping into negative territory after recent gains.

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Bursa gives up early gains on profit-taking pressure

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