Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed mixed today in line with poor performances in the regional markets spooked by recent reports of weak economic outlook for major economies, dealers said.
The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), however was up 0.96 of a point to 1,646.32.
While the Finance Index rose 13.36 points to 14,789.12 and the Industrial Index increased 13.82 points to 2,889.62, the Plantation Index fell 19.15 points to 8,728.72.
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