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Stocks in Malaysia rose during early trading Wednesday, as the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI added 0.3% to 1648.59.

Among local companies with a market cap of at least 4 billion Malaysian ringgit ($980.6 million), Gamuda is the biggest leader this morning, increasing 1.8%, and Sime Darby Property rose 1.7%. Mr. D.I.Y. Group (M) rounds out the top three movers, as shares rose 1.6%.

Yinson Holdings is the biggest early laggard, declining 1.9%, followed by shares of MBSB, which declined 1.8%. Shares of Petronas Dagangan declined 1.4%.

The dollar weakened 0.1% against the ringgit to 4.08 ringgit.

In the bond markets, the 10-year Malaysian government bond yield increased 0.5 basis point to 4.090%.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet