KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 23): Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd shares rose 4.1 percent, as Malaysia's benchmark index advanced.

Market Metrics

* Shares advanced to RM1.02, higher than any close since Feb 19, from 98 sen in the previous session.

* Trading volume was more than triple the 20-day average. 

* The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index - Kuala Lumpur Composite Index gained 0.5 percent, and the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Index fell 0.1 percent.

Market Insights

* Stock advanced 120 percent in the past 52 weeks as the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index - Kuala Lumpur Composite Index gained 1.3 percent.