Public Bank, Petronas Gas support KLCI’s early gains

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s FBM KLCI was firmer in early Friday trade, underpinned by mild gains in Public Bank and Petronas Gas but the broader market mirrored the weaker key regional markets after the overnight fall on Wall Street.

At 9.11am, the FBM KLCI was up 0.95 of a point to 1, 880.78. Turnover was 126.88 million shares valued at RM82.87mil.  There were 108 gainers, 167 losers and 180 counters unchanged.