KLCI holds fast to early gains, oil prices jump on US airstrike


KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI held on to early gains despite a fall in regional equities after reports emerged that a US airstrike had killed a top Iranian general and a militia leader.

Chinese equities, which was trading in positive territory in mid-morning trade, reversed course to end 0.3% lower at midday.

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