Digi, Petronas Gas, GentingM nudge KLCI above key 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR: Digi, Petronas Gas and GentingM helped the FBM KLCI to end above the crucial 1,600 level on Friday as investors sentiment perked up following the improved key Asian markets.

At 5pm, the KLCI was up 3.69 points or 0.23% to 1,601.42. Turnover was 5.95 billion shares valued at RM3.23bil. The broader market improved also as advancers beat decliners two to one or 696 gainers to 345 losers and 461 counters unchanged.