KLCI trends higher, crosses 1,500-level

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed up 1.17% on Friday and crossed the 1500-point psychological level as index-linked stocks held firm.

At 5pm, the benchmark index rose 17.37 points to 1,502.01, its highest in over two weeks. For the week, the index added 13.13 points.