KL Kepong gives KLCI late push, broader market cautious

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI finished higher on Friday, boosted by late buying of KL Kepong, but the broader market was cautious after Bank Negara lowered its forecast for this year’s GDP due to the pandemic.

The KLCI closed up 3.14 points or 0.21% at 1,505.11. The index moved between a low of 1,498.80 and a high of 1,507.54 throughout the trading session. For the week, the index advanced 1.02%.