BURSA Malaysia extended yesterday’s gains to opened higher today as the market reacted positively to the government’s RM10 bil special stimulus package targeted at the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of the country’s economy.
At 9.12am, key index FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 3.6 points to 1,375.26 from 1,371.66 at yesterday’s close.
The key index opened 3.96 points firmer at 1,375.62.
Market breadth was positive, with gainers outnumbered losers 298 to 92, while 237 counters were unchanged, 1,277 untraded and 19 others suspended.
Turnover stood at 567.96 million worth RM162.31 mil. – April 15, 2020, Bernama
