Technology stocks on Bursa Malaysia swung in early trade on Thursday, after US president Donald Trump vowed to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductor chips.
The Bursa Malaysia Technology Index, which tracks 49 counters in the sector, opened at 51.76 and slipped 0.26 points within the first 15 minutes of trading before paring losses to close 0.1 point higher at 52.27. In comparison, the broader FBM KLCI gained 0.49% to end the day at 1,549.11.
TheEdge07 Aug, 2025 10:00am - 9 months