Analysts say Trump's frequent policy reversals require investors to rethink traditional portfolio strategies.

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The demand supply fundamentals of the oil and gas (O&G) sector remain bearish and have yet to present a sufficiently compelling risk-reward profile to justify broad accumulation.

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Cabnet Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cabnet M&E Sdn Bhd, has secured contracts worth RM14.8mil from Haily Construction Sdn Bhd for electrical system works on projects in Johor Baru.

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BWYS Group Bhd's shareholders have approved the disposal of a leasehold industrial property in Bukit Changgang for RM67mil, alongside the acquisition of a freehold industrial land in Tanjong Duabelas for RM94.5mil.

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British insurer Prudential says it has agreed to buy an additional 19% stake in Sri Han Suria, the holding company that owns Prudential Assurance Malaysia, for around RM1.52bil.

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Mega First Corp Bhd (MFCB) is set to acquire 25.79 million ordinary shares in Stenta Films (M) Sdn Bhd (SFM), representing a 12.50% equity interest in the latter, for RM33.10mil.

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Capital A Bhd's logistics arm, Teleport Everywhere Pte Ltd, has entered into an agreement to issue US$50mil or about RM205mil in redeemable convertible perpetual securities (RCPS) to funds managed by HPS Investment Partners.

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HSS Engineers Bhd's associate company, HSS Integrated Sdn Bhd, has been appointed the project management consultant for the enginering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the proposed 10.06MW load data centre and associated works in Bagan D...

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Aluminium supplier, AMS Advanced Material Bhd, has received approval for its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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Poultry farming company, Hock Soon Capital Bhd, aims to raise RM60mil from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on Feb 13.

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AirAsia X targets US$500mil to US$600mil in debt restructuring after the budget airline bought the short-haul aviation business of Capital A, says deputy group chief executive officer Farouk Kamal.

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Analysts are bracing for a moderation in the car sales momentum in 2026 amid a high base and intensifying competition, after Malaysia's total industry volume (TIV) hit a fresh record in 2025, defying expectations that sales would peak a year earlier.

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Equity markets are expected to remain range-bound in the near term, as investors balance improving short-term sentiment against lingering uncertainties surrounding geopolitics, global trade and interest rates.

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KIP Real Estate Investment Trust's (KIP-REIT) earnings outlook remains stable, supported by contributions from newly acquired retail and industrial assets that are estimated to add RM15.3mil annually.

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Analysts have maintained a positive view on Steel Hawk Bhd, amid the group's subcontract win in Sabah via its wholly-owned subsidiary Steel Hawk Engineering Sdn Bhd.

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Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has unveiled the Offshore Self-Regulation Management System (OSRMS) 2.0 and the Guideline for Offshore Floating Facilities (GOFF) 2.0 to enable self-regulation of offshore ...

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Scientex Bhd surged ahead yesterday towards a four-month trading high as the short-term uptrend picked up pace.

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Malaysia Airports continues to expand international air connectivity with new airline services linking key cities in China to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Tawau Airport, in support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

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Stakeholders of Velesto Energy Bhd will likely see a special dividend announcement in May, deriving from the sale of Naga 3 valued at US$63mil.

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Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd's memorandum of understanding with Berkana Power Company Ltd for the supply of about 100,000 tonnes per annum of palm kernel shells (PKS) is seen as a constructive development.

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AGX Group Bhd's operational ramp-up is expected to take two to three months with its latest contract award and earnings contribution anticipated from the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) onwards.

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Solarvest Holdings Bhd's near-term earnings contribution is expected to be modest at about RM1mil to RM2mil, but its long-term growth prospects remain positive.

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The government is likely to renew the 10% withholding tax rate on real estate investment trust (REIT) dividends despite there not being an announcement as yet on the matter, Kenanga Research says.

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Expectations of stronger earnings momentum and sustained demand growth are shaping a constructive outlook for Malayan Cement Bhd, as changes in its shareholding structure improve market liquidity and support valuation rerating prospects.

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The government has succeeded in slowing the growth of debt service charges (DSC) in 2025 to 6.4%, compared with 12.3% in 2023 and 9% in 2024, as a result of the implementation of fiscal reform measures and prudent debt management.

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