At 9.05am, the country's key index was up 5.06 points to 1,611.03.
At 9.05am, the country's key index was up 5.06 points to 1,611.03 as it was lifted further by financial heavyweights.
IHH Healthcare experienced some volatility, oscillating between positive and negative price action during the opening minutes of trade. As at the time of writing, the stock was down five sen to RM6.61. The petrochemicals major was up eight sen to RM8.83, holding firm against the price of Brent crude futures that hovered above US$85 a barrel.
Looking ahead, investors may be looking to position themselves ahead of Budget 2022 due to be tabled at the end of the month.
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