Bursa Malaysia ends marginally higher amid mixed sentiments

BURSA Malaysia closed marginally higher with the market bellwether struggling to hold on to its narrow gains as the investors’ risk appetite was influenced by mixed market sentiments, dealers said.

At 5pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 1.04 points to 1,622.89 after moving between 1,618.98 and 1,627.59 throughout the day.

The barometer index was largely lifted by gains in Petronas Chemicals which contributed 3.271 points after the oil and gas stock rose 21 sen to RM7.60.-  Dec 7, 2020.

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