KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI climbed for a third day, to its highest in almost seven years, while the ringgit crossed the psychologically crucial RM4 per US dollar level.
At 5pm, the 30-stock index was up 2.85 points, or 0.17% to 1,719.99, its highest since February 2019. For the week, the benchmark index gained 0.42%.
There were 514 gainers, 568 losers and 598 counters traded unchanged on the Bursa Malaysia. Turnover stood at 3.4 billion shares valued at RM3.5bil.
Dealers said trading was relatively measured, with gains capped by selective profit-taking, even as foreign participation continued to support the market.
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