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.
Alpha IVF Group Bhd, through its subsidiary Alpha International (Shanghai) Medical Consulting Ltd, has launched a new office in Shanghai, China, to tap into the country's rapidly expanding in-vitro fertilization (IVF) market and bolster its regional presence. Key Highlights: New Shanghai Operations : The Shanghai office, operational since September 4, will act as a gateway for Chinese patients to access Alpha IVF’s fertility services and expertise. It will promote advanced fertility treatments, such as preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGTA), an embryo screening technique for chromosomal abnormalities not currently available in China. Focus on High Success Rates and Accessibility : The group aims to leverage its high IVF success rates and simplify the process for Chinese patients seeking treatment in Malaysia. The Shanghai office is expected to handle over 150 egg retrieval procedures annually, boosting the number of Chinese patients and enhancing the group's ...