Bursa Malaysia extends gains for fourth day running

BURSA Malaysia extended its gaining streak for a fourth consecutive day today, in line with most key regional indices and persistent buying mainly on banking and commodity-related stocks, said an analyst.

At 5pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 0.85 per cent or 12.10 points to 1,436.79 from 1,424.69 at yesterday’s close.

The market bellwether opened 1.07 points higher at 1,425.76 this morning and moved between 1,425.76 and 1,437.81 throughout the day.

Turnover stood at 3.72 billion units worth RM2.31 bil. – July 25, 2023

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