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Malaysian Pension Fund Sold Stocks on Poll Rally: Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s biggest pension fund sold about 331 million ringgit ($110 million) of shares in the country’s benchmark index as Prime Minister Najib Razak’s election victory sparked the largest rally since 2008.

Ringgit Jumps Most Since 2010, Stocks Reach Record Post Election

Malaysia’s ringgit rallied the most since 2010 and stocks rose to a record after Prime Minister Najib Razak won a clear majority in the election, giving him a mandate to continue his economic reforms.

Malaysia Government Defeats Anwar to Extend 55-Year Rule

Najib Razak was sworn in as Malaysia’s prime minister after his coalition won a mandate extending its 55-year rule, with stocks and the ringgit rallying even as Anwar Ibrahim’s opposition vowed to contest some results.

Malaysia Coalition Wins Mandate to Extend 55-Year Rule: Timeline

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s United Malays Nasional Organisation-led government extends its 55-year grip on power in yesterday’s general election.

Malaysia Victory Will Prove Hollow Without Reform

There is no glory in this victory. Malaysia’s ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Najib Razak, held on to power in this week’s elections, winning 133 seats in parliament compared with the reformist opposition’s 89. Yet a closer look at the vote shows how fragile support truly is for Najib’s United Malays National Organization and argues for the winner to change direction.

Asian Stocks Outside Japan Rise on U.S. Jobs Growth

Asian stocks rose, led by mining companies, after faster-than-forecast U.S. employment growth bolstered optimism in the world’s largest economy, pushing a regional equities gauge toward a ten-week high.

Malaysia Government Widens Election Lead Against Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition widened its lead in vote counting in an election that will determine whether it can fend off a resurgent opposition and extend its 55-year hold on power.

Najib to Shift Focus to Malaysia’s Finances After Poll Victory

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s election victory yesterday gives the 59-year-old leader his first mandate to push ahead with restructuring of the nation’s finances to balance the budget.

Neck-and-Neck Race as Malaysian Voters Prepare for Polls

Malaysians vote today in an election that will determine whether Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition can fend off a resurgent opposition and extend its 55- year hold on power.

Malaysian Stocks Tumble as Volatility Jumps Before Election

Malaysian stocks fell the most in almost three months as price swings in the nation’s benchmark index jumped before national elections on May 5.

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