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.
Key Takeaways TSMC , the world’s leading chip foundry, will begin marketing its proprietary trade secret registry system to suppliers and partners in Europe and the US. The system, developed in 2013, is already adopted by 20 Taiwanese firms , including ASE Technology Holding Co. It integrates with HR and IT platforms, using AI analytics to monitor projects, manage joint R&D, and identify key talent. TSMC currently has over 610,000 trade secrets logged into the system. The move aims to strengthen supplier innovation culture while reinforcing TSMC’s competitive advantage. Despite strong cybersecurity measures, TSMC recently faced a theft case, underscoring the risks tied to safeguarding proprietary technologies. Strategic Implications TSMC’s decision to commercialise its trade secret management platform reflects a broader push to safeguard intellectual property while fostering innovation. By encouraging suppliers and e...