KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI tumbled more than 30 points and slipped below the crucial 1,500-point level on Monday, Aug 8, in line with the fall at regional markets.

At 10.50am, the KLCI was down 32.90 points to 1,491.53, as losers thumped gainers by 959 to 26, while 62 counters traded unchanged.

Among the major losers were Batu Kawan, Dutch Lady, Petronas Dagangan, United PLANTATION []s, F&N. HLFG, LPI Capital, Jaya Tiasa, Panasonic and Tasek