KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Bursa Malaysia’s index extended its winning streak to four consecutive days, ending higher today, as bargain hunting continued in banking heavyweights, with the market remaining largely in positive territory throughout the trading session.
At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.37 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 1,627.72 from yesterday’s close of 1,623.35.
The benchmark index, which opened 0.59 points firmer at 1,623.94, recorded an intraday low at that level before hitting a high of 1,628.01.
On the broader market, gainers outnumbered decliners 541 to 532, while 566 counters were unchanged, 1,216 untraded and 21 suspended.
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