KLCI struggles, MAHB sees mild rebound

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s FBM KLCI struggled in early Thursday trade as investors remained cautious but some mild fund buying of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and UMW helped shore up the 30-stock index.

At 9.07am, the KLCI was up 2.05 points to 1,820.65. Turnover was 84.57 million shares valued at RM52.80mil. There were 132 gainers, 71 losers and 130 counters unchanged.