BURSA Malaysia’s benchmark index stayed in the negative territory for most of the day in listless trading but eked out slight gains at closing in line with the regional market trend, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 0.17 per cent or 2.86 points to its intraday high of 1,609.52 from Monday’s close of 1,606.66.

The benchmark index opened 0.82 of-a-point easier at 1,605.84 and dipped to a low of 1,598.30 in the early morning session.

On the broader market, decliners outpaced gainers 705 to 334, with 460 counters unchanged, 947 untraded and nine others suspended.

Turnover fell to 3.41 billion units worth RM2.49 bil from Monday’s 4.01 billion units valued at RM2.93 bil. - Aug 13, 2024

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