KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Reuters): Malaysian shares rose on Tuesday as political tensions eased after the largest party in the ruling coalition said it would back the prime minister, providing some respite for the premier, who has faced calls to resign.
Most other Asian stock indices edged lower, as a spike in global Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases threatened to derail a quick economic recovery, even as uncertainty ramped up with just days left for the US presidential election.
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