Overall positive close in Asian markets

KUALA LUMPUR: Most Asian markets closed in a positive light. However,
mixed reactions were still apparent with concerns over the outlook for
European economies.
Nymex crude oil loss 0.10% to US$102.14 per barrel and spot gold gained 0.70% to US$1,643.67 per ounce.
The
local bourse's benchmark closed 0.02% higher at 1,522.29. Japan's
Nikkei 225 Index gained a third of a percent to 8,447.88, Hang Seng
Index gained close to 0.80% to 19,151.94. Singapore's Straits Times
Index rose more than 0.80% to 2,741.88. Shanghai's A shares Index fell
0.42% to 2,276.05 with the Kospi Index following with a loss of 0.41% to
1,845.55.
At Bursa Malaysia,
gainers beat losers 437 versus 384 while 301 remained unchanged. The
total volume of shares traded was 1.91 billion with a turnover of RM1.94
billion.
Supermax Corporation Bhd gained 39 sen to RM4.32, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd climbed 27 sen to RM3.57 and Top Glove Corporation Bhd rose 19 sen to RM5.25.
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd dropped 16 sen to RM1.02, Genting Bhd loss 14 sen to RM10.76 and Can-One Bhd fell 13 sen to RM1.65.
The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at 3.1387, and also with the euro at 4.0105.