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Health-related stocks rise on second wave fears

By INTAN FARHANA ZAINUL
Other big companies, namely Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Hartalega Holdings Bhd (pic), Supermax Corp Bhd were also hogging the top gainers list.

PETALING JAYA: Fears of a second wave of coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic lifted glove makers, hand sanitiser-related firms and healthcare companies.

This was despite the overall weak market sentiment on Bursa Malaysia and other regional markets.

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Covid-19 , pandemic , second wave , Vincent Lau , healthcare , gloves , hand sanitiser , Top Glove

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