Monday, May 14, 2012

KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysia's central bank Monday sold MYR4.50 billion worth of November 2022 Government Investment Issues at an average yield of 3.699%, Bank Negara Malaysia said on its website.

The Islamic bond, or sukuk, attracted a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.94, within market expectations of about 2.0.

The paper will be issued on Tuesday, the central bank said.

-By Ankur Relia, Dow Jones Newswires; 603-2026-1233; ankur.relia@dowjones.com

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