KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s gains to open higher today, despite mixed overnight cues from Wall Street and a generally weaker opening by regional markets. Analysts said sentiment was lifted after prime minister Anwar Ibrahim ruled out a snap 16th General Election in the near term and reiterated the government’s focus on maintaining national stability and driving economic recovery. At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysi…
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