Bursa Malaysia was higher in early trade on Tuesday (May 16), with the benchmark index opening in positive territory as improved regional sentiment helped increase local investors’ risk appetite.
At 9.06am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 2.75 points to 1,420.12 from 1,417.37 at Monday’s close. The barometer index opened 0.55 of a point better at 1,417.92.
On the broader market, gainers led decliners 130 to 111, while 204 counters were unchanged, 1,797 untraded, and 23 others suspended.
Turnover stood at 139.28 million units worth RM50.34 million.
