FBM KLCI breaks above 1,600 points for the first time in a month

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI finished higher today, crossing the 1,600 psychological level as blue-chip stocks saw steady buying interest.

The 30-stock index rose 13.10 points, or 0.82%, to 1,603.05, its intraday high. It touched an intraday low of 1,592.32. The last time the benchmark index closed above the 1,600 level was on Jan 10 at 1,602.41.