Bursa Malaysia reacts negatively to hung parliament, 'sin' stocks beaten down


KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic market sank in Monday morning trade following the results of the 15th General Election that resulted in a hung parliament.

At 9.05am, the FBM KLCI was down 14.29 points to 1,435.03. The overall market was negative with 426 decliners compared with just 45 gainers

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