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FBM KLCI hits new all-time high at 1,841.10

Monday, 09 Dec 2013 3:47 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) hit a new all-time intra-day high of 1,841.10 at 3.34pm, lifted by strong gains in plantation counters.

The previous high was registered on December 3, with the benchmark index touching 1,840.12 points. — Bernama

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