The benchmark FBM KLCI headed for a sixth straight day of gains as it closed off the morning session with a 2.73-point gain to 1,452.02.
Helping to bolster market sentiment was the extended winning streak in US markets as the Federal Reserve yesterday raised its benchmark interest rate for what many analysts expect to be the last hike in the current cycle.
At the lunch break, the overall Malaysian stock market was improved with 419 gainers compared to 383 decliners. Trading volume was 2.05 billion shares valued at RM1.18bil. Hextar Technologies climbed 68 sen to RM26.98 while Kora rose 19 sen to RM5.57 and KESM added 10 sen to RM7.40.
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