The Malay Mail Money Online - KL Shares Closes Mixed To Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Shares on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed to higher today on the back of persistent buying momentum in small capitalised and penny stocks amid positive sentiment brought about by strong local economic data, dealers said.

At close, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia (FBM KLCI) finished 2.73 points firmer at 1,864.31, up 2.73 points, after fluctuating between 1,860.22 and 1,864.62 points throughout the day.

Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 6.4 per cent in the second quarter against 6.2 per cent registered in the first quarter of the year, driven by higher exports and continued strength in private domestic demand.

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1. KL Shares Closes Mixed To Higher