Malaysian exchange's composite index advanced 3.64 points at midday to 1,607.68 points, compared to Monday's closing at 1,604.04 points.

This morning, Bursa's benchmark index opened lower. As at 9:10am, the key index fell 2.38 points to 1,601.66 points,

In late morning, as at 10:51am, the key index recovered and rallied 3.19 points to 1,607.23 points, held on to the upward momentum and traded up further, closing at 1,607.68 points after gaining 3.64 points after half-day's trading.