Malaysian KLCI index rises 0.5% for fourth straight session
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 6
Malaysian KLCI index rises 0.5% for fourth straight session
5 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 6
The benchmark closed at 1,756.87 on Wednesday, with YTL Corp jumping 10.5%, YTL Power up 5.8% and Gamuda gaining 4.8%.
Top decliners were 99 Speed Mart Retail, down 2.9%, IOI Properties off 2.8% and CelcomDigi slipping 2.6%.
Regional markets mostly advanced, including Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, South Korea and Australia, while the US dollar fell 0.9% against the ringgit to 3.93.
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