Public Bank, Hong Leong Bank underpin KLCI’s mild rebound

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia edged higher in early Tuesday trade, as investor sentiment perked up a bit after the battering the previous day, with Public Bank and Hong Leong Bank underpinning the FBM KLCI’s advance.

Investors would also seek direction on the health of the economy when Bank Negara Malaysia’s monetary policy committee delivers its decision on interest rates in the afternoon.