Election fever pushing up politically-linked stocks

MyEG Services Bhd - Political connection is one thing but for this company that started out as a government concession, it now seems to offer every service under the sun.(filepic)

PETALING JAYA: With election fever heating up, stocks that are politically-linked have started showing signs of strength despite the volatile global market.

Coupled with the fact that most stocks have fallen, thanks to the Dow Jones’ steep correction in the last two weeks, it might be a good idea to start positioning oneself in stocks that are deemed beneficiaries of the ruling government.