The FBM KLC remained in positive territory, largely driven by significant gains in utility heavyweights as the corporate results season neared its conclusion.
At the close of the early trading session, the benchmark index rose by 5.06 points to reach 1,658.61, fluctuating within a range of 13 points.
Most sectors in the broader market showed positive performance, though plantations and industrial products and services lagged in negative territory, while financial services remained relatively flat.
Additionally, there was renewed buying interest in lower liners, resulting in a market breadth of 592 gainers compared to 436 decliners.
