Monday, 24 May 2021 01:27 PM MYT
On the broader market, gainers outpaced losers 829 to 245, while 318 counters were unchanged, 810 untraded and 19 others suspended. Picture by Hari Anggara
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory as investors revisited the local equity market after full lockdown fears ease.
At 12.30pm, benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) climbed 11.24 points, or 0.72 per cent to 1,573.41 from 1,562.17 at last Friday’s close.
The index opened 1.61 points firmer at 1,563.78 and hovered between 1,563.57 and 1,576.96 throughout the morning session.
On the broader market, gainers outpaced losers 829 to 245, while 318 counters were unchanged, 810 untraded and 19 others suspended.