Panasonic Manufacturing, MPI top gainers in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI extended its gains early Thursday, underpinned by gains in Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK), and Hong Leong Financial Group (HLFG) while Panasonic Manufacturing and Malaysian Pacific Industries (MPI) emerged as the major gainers.

At 9.08am, the 30-stock index was up 2.30 points, or 0.15% to 1,491.18. The index opened two points higher at 1,490.80.