KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Bursa Malaysia extended its gains for the fifth consecutive session on Monday as investors anticipate the economy to continue to expand following the resumption of interstate travels.
At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 7.81 points firmer at 1,571.71, compared to 1,563.9 at Friday’s close.
The bellwether index opened 3.98 of-a-point better at 1,567.88.
The improving sentiment also saw all Bursa Malaysia indices in positive territory this morning.
On the broader market, gainers led decliners 364 to 133, while 282 counters were unchanged, 1,479 untraded and six others suspended.
Turnover stood at 396.45 million units worth RM186.90 million.-BERNAMA