KLCI extends gains as Maybank, Public Bank advance

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI extended its gains at midday on Thursday supported by key heavyweights including Maybank and Public Bank, in tandem with the firmer regional markets.

At 12.30pm the KLCI was up 1.75 points to 1,841.88. Turnover was 1.56 billion shares valued at RM1.17bil. The broader market was firmer with 453 gainers to 292 decliners and 342 counters unchanged.