The gains in the stock market came amid the decline in crude oil prices and crude palm oil for third month delivery.
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia bucked key Asian markets on Wednesday to close nearly 1% higher on local fund support for key stocks including Petronas Chemicals, MISC, Sime Plantations and Dialog Group
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At 5pm, the KLCI was up 13.36 points or 0.93% to 1,443.83 but year-to-date, it is down 9.12%.
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