KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): Konsortium Transnasional Bhd has secured a RM153.09 million contract to provide labour and materials for the construction of a Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA) housing project in Pahang.

In a bourse filing, the company said its wholly-owned subsidiary Transnational Builder Sdn Bhd received the letter of award from Aman Wijaya Sdn Bhd for the  project.

Konsortium Transnasional bags RM153 mil construction job for PR1MA housing in Pahang 

KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): The recent collapse of banks in the US and Europe has sent shockwaves and roiled financial markets globally. With the Federal Reserve not seeming to be taking a breather in raising its interest rates, there are few options for investors in the equity markets.

Investors walking tightrope amid Fed rate and banking crisis could seek solace in Asia equities

Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun has been named as Hiap Teck Venture Bhd’s new non-executive chairman, with effect from March 30.

Mohamad Fuzi, 64, succeeds Tan Sri Abd Rahman Mamat, who retired from the steel maker’s board on Dec 16, 2022.

Ex-IGP Mohamad Fuzi appointed as chairman of Hiap Teck Venture

Sunway Bhd has set its dividend reinvestment plan issue price at RM1.38 per share in regard to its single-tier second interim dividend announced on Feb 23.

Sunway sets dividend reinvestment issue price at RM1.38

7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd (SEM) is expected to face operating margin pressure given the higher operating expenses. 

In a note on Tuesday (March 21), CGS-CIMB said it expects the convenience store operator to continue bracing for the higher cost impact, partly from the full-year impact of a higher minimum wage of RM1,500, which has been implemented since May 1, 2022.

Higher operating cost to dampen 7-Eleven’s operating margin, says CGS-CIMB

theedgemarkets.com highlighted six stocks with momentum at Bursa Malaysia's afternoon close on Wednesday (March 22). Two stocks displayed postive momentum, while another four displayed negative momentum

Poh Kong, Tomei, Ancom Logistics, Silver Ridge, AirAsia X, Astral Asia

Malaysian real estate investment trusts (REITs) remain as safe-haven investments for investors amid market uncertainty, owning to growing contagion fears with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the fallout of Credit Suisse Group AG.

Malaysian REITs remain a safe haven amid market volatility, says MIDF Research

Khazanah Nasional Bhd said it does not have direct exposure to financially exposed lenders Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Credit Suisse Group AG.

No direct exposure to SVB and Credit Suisse, says Khazanah

Khazanah Nasional Bhd's profit from operations increased to RM1.6 billion in 2022, from RM670 million in 2021, mainly due to monetisation activities and lower impairment in its portfolio.

The Malaysian sovereign wealth fund said its net asset value (NAV), however, saw a decline of 5% to RM81 billion, from RM86 billion in 2021, because of the global market downtrend.

Khazanah's annual profit from operations rises to RM1.6b, declares RM500m dividend for 2022

The growth rate of Malaysia’s exports is expected to slow down this year, following the stellar 25% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in 2022, as multiple headwinds weigh on prospects, according to economists.

Economists expect export growth to ease in 2023 as weaker global demand weighs

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Shares of Sapura Energy Bhd will be suspended from trading pending a material announcement, the company said on Friday.

Trading in Sapura Energy suspended pending announcement

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Silver Ridge Holdings Bhd said its wholly owned unit is being sued by a subcontractor over alleged outstanding contract payments.

Silver Ridge’s unit slapped with suit over alleged unpaid contract sums

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (April 19, 2024)

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Malaysia’s economic growth will likely pick up pace in the quarters ahead, economists say, though some are cautioning that global uncertainties raise the risk of undershooting the official target for 2024.

This follows the Department of Statistics Malaysia's advanced gross domestic product (GDP) estimate of 3.9% for the first quarter of 2024 (1Q2024).

Malaysia's economy will pick up pace but global uncertainties remain key risks — economists

DUBAI/JERUSALEM (April 19): Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated that it had no plans for retaliation — a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war.

Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran

In today’s edition of Evening 5: 0:06 Escalating Middle East unrest, hawkish US Fed shake regional markets 2:32 Malaysia's economy grew 3.9% in 1Q2024, advance estimate shows4:02 Axiata merger with Bharti Airtel raises earnings concern — analysts5:51 Awantec shares plunge as much as 53%, intraday short selling suspended7:33 Main-Market bound MKH Oil Palm’s IPO oversubscribed by 8.43 times

EVENING 5: Bursa ends mixed amid weak regional sentiment

Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that made headlines today.

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Construction company Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (LSH Capital) said it has obtained approval from its shareholders to transfer the group’s listing from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities.

Lim Seong Hai Capital gets shareholder nod for transfer of listing to ACE Market

YX Precious Metals Bhd, a 70%-owned subsidiary of Tomei Consolidated Bhd, has proposed to transfer its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia as it has met the profit requirements for the transfer.

In a bourse filing, the gold jewellery wholesaler and manufacturer said it has also satisfied the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Main Market listing requirements on financial position, public shareholding spread and Bumiputera equity.

YX Precious Metals proposes to transfer listing from ACE Market to Main Market

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Oil-and-gas services firm Yinson Holdings Bhd said on Friday that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd (Yinson Production) has successfully placed a US$500 million five-year senior secured bond issue.

Yinson’s unit places US$500 mil five-year senior secured bonds

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Shares of Sapura Energy Bhd will be suspended from trading pending a material announcement, the company said on Friday.

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Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes, whose decades of shadow war has broken out into the open and threatened to drag the region deeper into conflict.

Israel attacks Iran, Reuters reports, as drones shot down over Isfahan 

Shares of Awanbiru Technology Bhd (Awantec) fell as much as 53% on Friday, prompting Bursa Malaysia to suspend the counter’s intraday short selling (IDSS).&nbsp;

Awantec shares plunge 53%, intraday short selling suspended 

RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) on Friday upgraded Public Bank Bhd to “buy” from “neutral”, with a higher target price (TP) of RM4.80 (from RM4.70).

RHB upgrades Public Bank to ‘buy’, raises target price to RM4.80

Malaysia's economy grew by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q2024), as compared to 3.0% in the previous quarter, according to Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates.

Malaysia's economy grew 3.9% in 1Q2024, advance estimate shows

MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 8.43 times, ahead of its listing on the Bursa Malaysia Main Market on April 30.&nbsp;

Main Market-bound MKH Oil Palm’s IPO oversubscribed by 8.43 times

Apple said on Friday it had removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which cited national security concerns.

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order

The Malaysian rubber glove industry has demonstrated resilience and adaptability amidst challenging global dynamics, with optimism for a rebound in 2024, with an anticipated surge to approximately 450 billion pieces by 2027 despite a downturn in 2023, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma).

Margma optimistic of rebound in 2024, expects surge to 450 billion pieces by 2027

The escalating tensions in the Middle East have influenced market sentiment and shifted investors' emphasis to the energy, finance and plantation sectors, which helped boost the FBM KLCI higher by midday on Friday.

KLCI up 0.43% with focus on energy, plantation, financial stocks

The planned merger of Axiata Group Bhd, Malaysia’s largest telecommunications company by revenue, with India’s Bharti Airtel Ltd raises concerns as the latter's subsidiary Airtel Lanka is currently a loss-making company, analysts said.

Malaysia’s Axiata merger with Bharti Airtel of India raises earnings concern — analysts

Malaysia’s exports contracted at a slower than expected pace in March mainly due to lower foreign demand for electronics while shipments to China fell, official data Friday showed.

Malaysia’s March exports down 0.8%, imports surge 12.5%

Sime Darby Property Bhd, Malaysia’s biggest developer in terms of landbank, has secured commitment for the remaining 30% of its industrial development fund to close at RM1 billion.

Sime Darby Property gets commitment for balance 30% of RM1b industrial development fund

Financial services provider MIDF has reported a recent cyber security incident to relevant authorities and is collaborating closely with them on addressing the matter.

In a brief statement issued on Friday, MIDF affirmed that it takes the cyber security incident seriously and reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the privacy and security of customers' information.

MIDF confirms cyber security incident

Kenanga Investment Bank has initiated coverage on soon-to-be listed oil and gas services firm Keyfield International Bhd at RM1.90 — reflecting a 111% premium over its IPO price of 90 sen per share — while giving it an “outperform” rating.

Kenanga sees Main-Market bound Keyfield International cashing in on OSV boom, sets target price at RM1.90

PUTRAJAYA (April 19): Payment of fees&nbsp;for training or classes in esports, equestrian, swimming, motorsports and taekwondo is&nbsp;eligible for&nbsp;tax relief of up to RM1,000 from next year, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

Payment of fees for sports training eligible for tax relief from next year — Hannah

Melaka State Secretary Datuk Zaidi Johari died of a heart attack this morning. He was 54.

According to a statement from the Melaka Chief Minister’s Office, Zaidi breathed his last at about 8.15am at Hospital Melaka here.

Melaka State Secretary Zaidi dies of heart attack

KUALA LUMPUR (April 19): Oil-and-gas services firm Yinson Holdings Bhd said on Friday that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd (Yinson Production) has successfully placed a US$500 million five-year senior secured bond issue.

Automotive electronic parts manufacturer MCE Holdings Bhd has commenced the construction for its MCE Auto Hub, the company’s new manufacturing facility in Serendah, Selangor, with an initial investment of RM50 million for the first phase of the development.&nbsp;

MCE Holdings commences construction for RM50 mil manufacturing facility in Serendah 

Batik Air will suspend its operations to Istanbul, Turkiye, effective May 1, 2024, and affected passengers will be notified via email and text, said the airline operator, Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd.

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