KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
Big Tech’s New Chapter Apple has proposed major changes to its App Store in response to a €500 million EU fine , aiming to dodge future penalties and align with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) . The update: cheaper, more flexible rules for developers , and looser promotion controls . What’s Changing? Developers can now promote alternative payment options freely — on other websites, apps, and stores. Language restrictions are lifted, and Apple’s control over how alternatives are presented is softened. A new fee structure caps charges at 15% , with most developers paying closer to 10% vs. the previous 30%. Market Implications This overhaul could: Improve Apple’s regulatory standing , avoiding future EU sanctions. Reduce App Store revenue margins , a potential concern for investors. Signal a broader shift in tech platform behavior under regulatory pressure . MoneyMaster Take — Key Insights: Apple’s move aims to de...