KUALA LUMPUR: Shares on Bursa Malaysia traded higher in the early session today with stronger investor optimism over the local economy following positive exports data and a stronger ringgit. At 9.34am, the key index was up 7.39 points to 1,696.64, after opening 6.58 points easier at 1,682.67. Market breadth was positive as gainers outpaced decliners 272 to 199, while 228 counters were unchanged, 1,097 untraded and 33 others suspended. Turnover stood at 607.48 million shares worth RM372.28 million.
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