Bursa, Asian markets gain after firmer Wall St close


KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia and Asian markets started Friday on a firmer footing, heaving a sigh of relief over the stronger overnight close on Wall Street.

At 9.10am, the KLCI was up 13.03 points or 1.07% to 1,232.75, underpinned by Bursa Malaysia, Hong Leong Bank and Public Bank. Turnover was 283.66 million shares valued at RM113.32mil. There were 286 gainers, 95 losers and 136 counters unchanged.

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