The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) continued its upward momentum to end the morning session higher in tandem with the regional market performance.
At lunch break, the benchmark index rose 1.66 points to 1,436.83 from Tuesday’s closing of 1,435.17.
The index, which opened 0.42 of a point weaker at 1,434.75 in the morning, moved between 1,432.27 and 1,437.97 during the session.
However, market breadth was negative with decliners beating gainers 382 to 377, while 408 counters were unchanged, 1,175 untraded and 10 others suspended.
Turnover stood at 1.81 billion units worth RM970.51 million.
