KUALA LUMPUR: Regional markets clawed back some of their lost ground as investors found signs of hope in economic indicators that signalled growth in China amidst economic uncertainties in Europe and the United States.
The local bourse's benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 0.59% or 8.4 points to 1,419.04, led by gains in blue-chip stocks including Sime Darby Bhd, Genting Malaysia Bhd and CIMB Bank Bhd.
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