Bursa ends 9.85 points higher led by Axiata, Digi

KUALA LUMPUR: Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday, amid persistent buying interest led by Axiata Group Bhd and Digi.com Bhd on the back of ongoing mega merger talks.

At 5pm, the FBM KLCI rose 9.85 points, or 0.61% to 1,612.25. The index opened 12.55 points higher at 1,614.95 this morning.