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ASTRO ALL ASIA NETWORKS PLC REPLACES KNM GROUP BHD IN THE FTSE BURSA MALAYSIA LARGE 30 INDEX AFTER DECEMBER 2008 HALF YEARLY REVIEW
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Advisory Committee met today for the half-yearly index review and announced that Astro All Asia Network PLC will replace KNM Group Bhd in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Large 30 Index, the index upon which the FBM 30 ETF is based.
Inclusion | Exclusion | |
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1 | Astro All Asia Network PLC | KNM Group Bhd |
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index experienced a higher turnover level to the last review with ten new stocks to enter the mid-cap index compared to seven new entrants in the June 2008 review:
Inclusion | Exclusion | |
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1 | KNM Group Bhd | Nestle Malaysia Bhd |
2 | UBG Bhd | Astro All Asia Networks PLC |
3 | JT International Bhd | Berjaya Land Bhd |
4 | Amway (Malaysia) Hldgs | LPI Capital Bhd |
5 | POS Malaysia Bhd | Hong Leong Industries Bhd |
6 | VADS Bhd | Zelan Bhd |
7 | Mah Sing Group Bhd | Mulpha International Bhd |
8 | Starhill Real Estate Investment Trust | Lion Industries Corp Bhd |
9 | Selangor Properties Bhd | Kinsteel Bhd |
10 | MTD Infraperdana Bhd | Kurnia Asia Bhd |
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Hijrah Shariah Index, a tradable index of 30 stocks to be used as the basis for international Shariah-compliant products, was also reviewed and one change was approved:
Inclusion | Exclusion | |
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1 | Aeon Co M Bhd | Nestle Malaysia Bhd |
The changes to the indices are to take place as part of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series half yearly review, which is carried out by the independent FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Advisory Committee. The regular reviews ensure the indices remain an accurate reflection of the market they represent. All constituent changes take effect at start of business on 22 December 2008.
Further information on the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series review is available at http://www.ftse.com/Indices/FTSE_Bursa_Malaysia_Index_Series/index.jsp.
Index codes and performance information is available at www.ftse.com/bursamalaysia and www.bursamalaysia.com.