The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) closed slightly higher on Friday despite subdued trading, in line with the performance of regional markets, a dealer said.
At 5pm, the barometer index rose 0.63 of-a-point to 1,453.92 from Thursday’s closing of 1,453.29.
The index opened 2.49 points better at 1,455.78 and moved between 1,451.08 and 1,456.05 throughout the day.
Market breadth was negative, with decliners outpacing gainers 528 to 392, while 473 counters were unchanged, 1,009 untraded and 10 others suspended, Bernama reported.
