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Share prices extend advance at midafternoon
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Share prices on Bursa Malaysia extended the advance at mid-afternoon today on strong interest in selected heavyweights and lower liners, dealers said.
As at 3.16pm, the barometer index, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), surged 9.26 points to 1,778.42, after opening 3.83 points higher at 1,772.99.
Dealers said the ... Read More
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