Index opens 1.49 points weaker at 1,546.46

Over 600 employees of Yokowo Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd demand contractual bonuses, other benefits

Automaker plans to launch first concept vehicle for commercial market by 2025

Figures expected to rise after detailed assessments as initial number only estimate

Mulling entry into rapidly growing market, electronics giant will establish EV-focused subsidiary in spring 2022

Major crude producers confirm they plan to increase output by 400,000 barrels per day each month

Ringgit slips against US dollar as technical correction continues

Firms receive calls from disaster-hit homeowners trying to sell their houses

No indication disaster will be major disruption to manufacturing, plantation industries

Blueprint cites construction of liquefied natural gas plant among investment opportunities

Microsoft is only other American firm worth over US$2 trillion

Ringgit slides against US dollar on better demand for greenback

Positive factory data from Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines offer some optimism