KUALA LUMPUR: Shares on Bursa Malaysia opened on a higher note today on buying interest in key index stocks backed by positive push of the economic stimulus package to be unveiled later today.
As at 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 2.94 points higher to 1,498.13 compared with yesterday’s close of 1495,19.
The market opened 1.54 points higher at 1,496.73.
On the broader market, losers slightly overtook gainers 161 to 153 with 138 counters unchanged, 1,589 untraded and 70 others suspended.
Turnover amounted to 201.55 million shares worth RM65.81 mil. – Feb 27, 2020, Bernama
