FBM KLCI hits five-week high

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI hit a five-week high on Friday, lifted by gains in Press Metal, Petronas Chemicals and IHH healthcare.

At closing, the 30-stock index ended 6.5 points, or 0.41% higher at 1,607.29, its highest since March 3. For the week, the index added 4.88 points.