KLCI clings on to key 1,500 at end of volatile 2Q

On May 29, trading value surged to a record RM9.34bil as retail investors piled into the market.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia capped the volatile second quarter on Tuesday on a positive note as the benchmark FBM KLCI managed to cling on to the crucial 1,500 level, aided by glove makers.

At 5pm, the KLCI was up 6.54 points or 0.44% to 1,500.97.Year-to-date, it is down 5.53%. Turnover was 5.35 billion shares valued at RM3.74bil. The broader market saw 554 gainers, 388 losers and 448 counters unchanged.