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Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:54 PM Takaful Malaysia introduces direct-term plan to provide affordable protection 11:48 PM Sarawak MACC to give priority to probing Assistant Minister Naroden's case 11:44 PM Semenyih by-election: Police open six investigation papers 11:39 PM Selangor to focus on five core clusters and quality investments 11:28 PM UOB maintains inflation forecast at two percent in 2019 11:15 PM Rantau by-election: Group rejects 'outsider' Streram as candidate, prefers... 11:12 PM MISC, Malakoff, Petra Energy, MSC, Dayang, Axiata, London Biscuits, Tune... 11:01 PM No more print, postal delivery of income tax return forms — IRB 10:07 PM 惠譽維持大馬評級　展望穩定 （吉隆坡22日訊）國際信貸評級機構惠譽（Fitch）宣布，在檢討后，繼續把大馬的長期外幣債務發行人評級（IDR，相等于一國的主要信貸評級）維持在「A-」，評級展望為「穩定」。 惠譽也預測，今年的國內生產總值（G... 10:07 PM 減值撥備拖累　亞通末季大虧16.7億 （吉隆坡22日訊）減值撥備、折舊及營運成本走高等不利因素，導致亞通（AXIATA，6888，主板電訊媒體股）2018財政年末季（截至去年12月31日止）由盈轉虧，蒙受16億7193萬令吉虧損，前期淨賺2473萬令吉；營業額則按... 9:59 PM Axiata expects better performance in FY19, with up to 8% EBITDA growth 9:52 PM Nine LRT3 contractors assured of RM255m remainder payment after signing of... 9:49 PM Housing and Local Government Ministry sec-gen appointed SPNB chairman 9:46 PM i-City has potential to be 'golden triangle' area — Selangor MB 9:07 PM 減值撥備驟降　MISC末季淨利飆4倍 （吉隆坡22日訊）MISC公司（MISC，3816，主板交通物流股）在2018財政年末季（截至12月31日止）淨賺3億3870萬令吉，相比去年同期的6820萬令吉，按年飆漲396.63%。其營業額卻按年減3.10%，由去年同期的24億6500萬令... 9:05 PM Palm declines on weaker related oils, output concerns 9:01 PM Tropicana founder disposes of 0.41% stake worth RM5.17 mil 8:58 PM Axiata allocates RM6.8bil for capex in 2019 KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) : Axiata Group Bhd is allocating RM6.8bil in capital expenditure (capex), mainly to modernise the group's network and towers expansion. 8:54 PM MGB gets RM150.7m job from sister company, posts 41% drop in 4Q profit 8:53 PM E&O posts 3Q net loss on forex loss, holding cost 8:41 PM Tune Protect 4Q profit up 29% with lower net claims 8:23 PM E&O reports RM8.8mil loss in Q3 KUALA LUMPUR: Eastern and Oriental Bhd posted a net loss of RM8.8mil for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 from a net profit of RM21.98mil in the same period the previous year. 8:08 PM Apex Equity gets SC nod for JF Apex-Mercury merger 8:08 PM London Biscuits' auditor issues qualified opinion on FY18 results 8:05 PM Home Ministry has shortlisted names for IGP, Deputy IGP posts — Muhyiddin 7:35 PM Defence has no right to demand Sri Ram's appointment letter, High Court told 7:31 PM Axiata posts RM1.66 bil net loss for FY18 on recognition of one-off items 7:26 PM Dayang returns to black in FY18 as 4Q earnings strengthen on higher work orders 7:25 PM Dayang returns to the black in FY18 as 4Q earnings strengthen on higher work... 7:08 PM Malaysia Smelting Corp sees net profit double in FY18, proposes 2 sen dividend 7:08 PM Top Glove plunges more than 5% 7:07 PM 美國經濟數據疲弱　股市漲勢戛然而止 （華盛頓22日訊）美國政府週四（當地時間）公佈一系列經濟數據，均偏向疲弱，美國股市應聲走跌，終止了此前連續3個交易日的漲勢，顯示投資者對越來越多的經濟放緩跡象感到擔憂。 美國核心資本財訂單去年12月意外... 7:07 PM 中國人行：優先使用定向刺激政策工具 （北京22日訊）中國人民銀行（即中國央行）暗示，將運用好定向降准等政策工具，以試圖將流動性引導到經濟中有需要的領域。 根據人行網站公佈的去年第4季度貨幣政策執行報告，人行表示將運用好定向降准、定向中期... 7:07 PM 樂天預測馬股今年上看1760　青睞建築股 （吉隆坡22日訊）樂天交易預期在企業業績改善、外資回流，和國內基金經理的扶持下，綜合指數今年有望達到1760點。而他也特別看好建築股。 樂天交易研究主管余賢彬在今日的市場展望匯報會上指出，中美貿易糾紛的... 7:07 PM CPI萎縮0.7% 10年首見　經濟學家：通縮不持久 （吉隆坡22日訊）大馬統計局週五公佈的1月份消費者物價指數（CPI）按年萎縮0.7%，至120.5點，去年同期為121.3點，是自2009年11月以來，消費價格指數首次出現萎縮，去年12月份的通脹率則按年增0.2%。 汽油成本下... 7:07 PM 中國房價增幅創9個月新低 （上海22日訊）中國新建住房價格漲幅已連續第3個月減速。中國國家統計局周五公佈，該國1月份70個大中城市新建住房價格平均上漲0.61%，為9個月來最低水平。 《彭博社》分析，中國房價漲勢放緩可能刺激中國更多的... 7:02 PM Daibochi records net loss in 4Q on costlier raw materials, one-off M&A costs 7:01 PM Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand agree to trim natural rubber exports by up to... 6:50 PM Petra Energy returns to the black in 4Q, but concerned about sustainability of... 6:15 PM FBM KLCI tumbles after four consecutive days of gains 6:11 PM Decision on tolls after submission of study — Works Minister 5:59 PM KLCI snaps four day rally as Top Glove and Maxis weigh KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended Friday on a weaker note as investors took some money off the table after four days of gains with Top Glove and Maxis dragging the FBM KLCI into the red. 5:31 PM Report: Cops raid Roger Ng's home 5:16 PM Axiata posts net losses of RM1.66b in Q4, RM5b for FY18 KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Bhd posted net losses of RM1.66bil the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 and its biggest losses ever of RM5.03b in FY18 due to depreciation, impairments and higher operating costs. 4:43 PM Retail price for RON95, RON97 up 10 sen next week 4:43 PM WCT executes LRT3 novation agreements with Prasarana, MRCB George Kent WCT, MRCB, GKENT, 4:35 PM AWC accepts contract for RM29.87m job from Lendlease KUALA LUMPUR: AWC Bhd, through wholly-owned subsidiary Qudotech Sdn Bhd, has been appointed by Lendlease Projects (M) Sdn Bhd (LLPM) as a trade contractor that will lead to works totalling RM29.87mil. AWC, 4:23 PM SC dismisses Lotte Chemical Titan former director's review application LCTITAN, 4:11 PM 大马1月陷通缩CPI年跌0.7% 2009年金融风暴以来首见 （吉隆坡22日讯）由于油价下跌，我国1月陷入通缩，消费者物价指数（CPI，俗称通胀率）按年跌0.7%，是2009年全球金融风暴以来首次出现的 4:11 PM 马国际船务末季净利3.38亿 派息每股9仙 （吉隆坡22日讯）马国际船务（MISC，3816，主板交通和物流股）截至去年底末季，净利飙涨3.9倍，写3亿3870万令吉，上财年同季为68 MISC, 4:06 PM Gabungan AQRS continues to climb on optimism over ECRL revival GBGAQRS, 3:57 PM Fitch affirms Malaysia's rating at A minus with a stable outlook KUALA LUMPUR: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malaysia's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-' with a Stable Outlook.  3:57 PM Fitch affirms Malaysia's 'A-' rating, with outlook kept at stable 3:36 PM Petron awards US$132m diesel refining plant job to South Korean petrochemical... PETRONM, 3:24 PM British firms frantically preparing for messy Brexit LONDON: David Keyte’s fashion brand, Universal Works, sells edgy menswear across the world. 3:21 PM FBM KLCI to touch 1,760 by end-2019, says Rakuten Trade 3:17 PM Deal or no deal, damage already been done for the pound LONDON: Whether Theresa May gets her Brexit agreement or not, the pound’s troubles look far from over. 3:10 PM International reserves rise to US$102.3b KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara's international reserves rose US$200mil to US$102.3bil as at Feb 15, 2019 compared with US$102.1bil on Jan 31, 2019. 3:00 PM BNM’s international reserves up 0.2% to US$102.3b as at Feb 15 2:24 PM MISC projects challenging year, Q4 operating profit slumps 39% KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Bhd expects another challenging year ahead as weakness in the petroleum tanker market persists despite ending 2018 on a firmer note. MISC, 2:24 PM Genting Singapore's outlook unmarred by slight earnings disappointment,... GENTING, 2:18 PM Malaysia’s first 5-star Forbes Travel Guide rating awarded to Crockfords Hotel 2:15 PM Najib's RM27 million SRC money laundering case transferred to High Court 2:13 PM 惠誉重申大马IDR为“A-”评级 （吉隆坡22日讯）国际评级机构惠誉（Fitch）重申大马的长期外币发行人违约评级（IDR）为“A-”评级，以及展望“稳定”。 该机构今 2:13 PM 亚股普遍下滑 综指休市跌12.63点 （吉隆坡22日讯）隔夜美股走跌，加上经济增长不稳定以及贸易谈判的阴影笼罩，亚洲股市周五早盘普遍下滑。 截至中午12点半休市，富时隆综指 2:13 PM Palm edges higher on overnight soyoil; output concerns cap gains 2:08 PM Malakoff 4Q net profit up 188% on higher revenue MALAKOF, 2:02 PM Agribusiness is the problem, not the solution KUALA LUMPUR: For two centuries, all too many discussions about hunger and resource scarcity has been haunted by the ghost of Parson Thomas Malthus. Malthus warned that rising populations would exhaust resources, especially those needed for food production. Exponential population growth would outstrip food output. 2:00 PM Panda bonds to benefit the construction sector, says Rakuten 1:52 PM Deal or no deal, the damage has already been done for the pound LONDON: Whether Theresa May gets her Brexit agreement or not, the pound’s troubles look far from over. 1:43 PM Ringgit could rise to RM3.90 level this year, says Rakuten 1:35 PM MISC 4Q earnings soar to RM338.7m, declares 9 sen dividend MISC, 1:32 PM Tesla starts Model 3 delivery in China earlier than expected BEIJING: Tesla Inc has started delivering Model 3 cars in China slightly ahead of schedule, as the U.S. luxury electric vehicle maker looks to revive sales in the world’s biggest auto market. 1:30 PM Malakoff Q4 net profit surges but FY18 dips KUALA LUMPUR: Malakoff Corporation Bhd's net profit jumped in the final quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 but this was insufficient to boost the earnings for FY18 when compared to a year ago when there exceptional items including compensation payment. MALAKOF, 1:21 PM Ideal, IFCA MSC, IWCIty , OFI, Pansar, Prestar, Teo Seng, VSolar IDEAL, IFCAMSC, IWCITY, OFI, PANSAR, PRESTAR, TEOSENG, VSOLAR, 1:11 PM KLCI loses 0.73% in tandem with regional markets 1:07 PM Investors cash in on KLCI rally, IW City surges for second day KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI succumbed to post-rally profit-taking on Friday morning as investors took stock of ongoing developments and the state of the global economy. 12:51 PM Top Glove shares fall 4.7% after pricing US$200m exchangeable bonds TOPGLOV, 12:50 PM Singapore bank earnings disappoint on wealth, trading slump SINGAPORE: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and United Overseas Bank Ltd. posted fourth-quarter profit that missed analysts’ estimates as market turmoil dented income from wealth and trading operations. 12:43 PM Hong Kong’s pent-up property demand may herald price rebound HONG KONG: The outlook for Hong Kong’s property market, the world’s least affordable, has started to firm with some analysts predicting prices could rise as much as 10 percent this year after only a short-lived correction. 12:35 PM China’s January home price growth slips to nine-month low ZHENGZHOU, China: Growth in China’s new home prices eased slightly in January from December, in initial signs the property market is cooling as the economy slows, but price gains in annual terms accelerated. 12:31 PM Malaysia Jan CPI slips 0.7% on lower fuel prices KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased 0.7% year-on-year in January to 120.5, underpinned by lower fuel prices in the transport sector. 12:31 PM Sime Darby Plantation considers exiting West Africa palm oil ops KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Plantation , the world’s biggest oil palm planter by land holdings, is considering exiting its palm and rubber operations in the West African nation of Liberia, industry sources said. SIMEPLT, 12:16 PM PPB Group cut to underperform at Kenanga; price target RM16.60 PPB, 12:15 PM Sime Darby Plantation considers exiting West Africa palm oil operations —... SIMEPLT, 12:12 PM Malaysia sets Najib’s 1MDB case management date for March 13 12:07 PM Malaysia January 2019 CPI down 0.7% y-o-y 11:47 AM LRT3 contractors assured of RM255m remainder payment after signing of novation... MRCB, GKENT, 11:33 AM Matrix Concepts likely to exceed sales target, says HLIB Research MATRIX, 11:14 AM Union Gaming Research cuts Genting Singapore to hold; price target S$1.15 GENTING, 11:11 AM Kenanga IB upgrades AMMB to outperform; price target RM4.95 AMBANK, 11:06 AM IWCity active, continues rally on possible revival of mega projects IWCITY, 11:05 AM [Alex Lu] Liihen: Earnings Roared Back LIIHEN, moneyKing 11:04 AM [Alex Lu] OFI: Earnings Rebounded Strongly OFI, moneyKing 10:47 AM AirAsia plans flights to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta city of Can Tho AIRASIA, 10:43 AM RHB Research Institute downgrades Sime Darby to sell; price target RM2 SIME, 10:40 AM BAT Malaysia cut to take profits at RHB Research Institute BAT, 10:39 AM Petron down 8% on back of first quarterly loss since 2014 PETRONM, 10:28 AM Ringgit drops ahead of January inflation data 10:20 AM KLCI falls 0.36% as select blue chips drag 10:01 AM Japan's consumer inflation ticks up but still distant from BOJ's goal TOKYO: Japan's annual core consumer inflation accelerated slightly in January but remained distant from the central bank's 2 percent target, reinforcing market expectations the country is nowhere near an exit from ultra-loose monetary policy. 9:58 AM Pharmaniaga falls 5.80% after plunge in 4Q earnings PHARMA, 9:55 AM Quick take: Allianz shares rise on strong results and dividend KUALA LUMPUR: One of the best performers on Bursa Malaysia on Friday has been Allianz Malaysia Bhd share price, after it announced a 15% rise in fourth quarter net profit and declared 40 sen dividend. ALLIANZ, 9:48 AM Ringgit lower against US$ on lack of demand KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit was marginally lower against the US dollar early Friday on lack of demand for the local note, dealers said. 9:41 AM AAX active, falls 8.62% after first loss-making year since 2015 AAX, 9:30 AM Quick take: Petron falls 61 sen after slipping into the red in 4Q KUALA LUMPUR: Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd’s share price fell 8% this morning after the group announced that it had slipped into the red in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2018. PETRONM, 9:21 AM Weak start for Bursa as HLFG, Top Glove weigh KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks fell in early Friday trade as investor sentiment turned cautious after the uninspiring corporate results while profit taking was seen in HLFG and Top Glove. 9:11 AM KLCI drifts lower as regional markets start flat 9:08 AM Trading ideas: BAT, Allianz, Magnum, AMMB, Lii Hen, Oriental Food KUALA LUMPUR: British American Tobacco (M) Bhd (BAT), Allianz Malaysia Bhd, Magnum Bhd, AMMB Holdings Bhd, Lii Hen Industries Bhd and Oriental Food Industries Holdings Bhd are among the stocks to watch, according to JF Apex Research. BAT, ALLIANZ, MAGNUM, AMBANK, LIIHEN, OFI, 9:07 AM Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Friday Feb 22 KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Friday Feb 22. 9:01 AM AirAsia X aims to improve on cost efficiencies KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd expects operational cost per available seat-kilometre (CASK) excluding fuel to be lower in the coming quarters due to cost-saving initiatives. AAX, 9:00 AM Asian shares tread water as investors watch trade talks SHANGHAI: Shares in Asia were flat in early trade on Friday following a fall on Wall Street, with a deteriorating global economic outlook outweighing more signs of progress in trade talks between China and the United States 8:54 AM CIMB Research retains hold for Sime Darby, TP RM2.50 KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Equities Research is retaining its Hold recommendation for Sime Darby with an unchanged sum-of-parts based target price of RM2.50. The stock offers a decent FY19-20F yield of 3.8%-4.0%. SIME, 8:50 AM Genting Singapore maintains caution over economic uncertainty KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Singapore Ltd's management is cautious over the Singapore market in 2019 given the uncertainty of the economic environment although business volume has improved for nearly two years. GENTING, 8:36 AM JAKS Resources may trend higher, says RHB Retail Research JAKS, 8:36 AM Mindef lost RM258m in land swap deal with Syed Mokhtar — sources 8:35 AM Malton may climb higher, says RHB Retail Research MALTON, 8:27 AM CIMB Research retains Hold for AMMB, TP RM4.39 KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Equities Research is maintaining its FY19-21F EPS forecasts and dividend discount model-based target price of RM4.39 for AMMB Holdings Bhd. AMBANK, 8:16 AM Apple, Goldman Sachs team up on credit card paired with iPhone Both companies are seeking new revenue sources as their bread-and-butter businesses struggle 8:13 AM 喜力大马 今明年盈利上调 目标价：25.50令吉最新进展喜力大马（HEIM，3255，主板消费股）截至去年底末季净利，按年增6.8%至9999万7000令吉，每股派息 HEIM, 8:13 AM 大众银行 全年净利逊预期 目标价：23.40令吉最新进展大众银行（PBBANK，1295，主板金融股）截至12月底的2018财年，全年净利按年增长2.2%，至55亿9 PBBANK, 8:13 AM 大马糖厂 下修财测目标价 目标价：2.23令吉最新进展大马糖厂（MSM，5202，主要板消费股）截至去年12月底的末季，按年由盈转亏，蒙受1038万8000令吉的净亏 MSM, 8:13 AM 慕达反弹迈向RM2.29/敏源 市场传言美国和中国或会达成贸易协议，马股的交投走势显得谨慎。整体大市成功重返1730点水平线上。富时隆综指于2月21日闭市时报1730.68 MUDA, 8:13 AM 热门股:亚洲航空上挑RM3.44 亚洲航空（AIRASIA，5099，主板消费股）日线股价趋势，于2月19日显现着一段技术反弹走势，闭市时报3.29令吉，按日涨15仙或4.7 AIRASIA, 8:13 AM 上升股:恒源炼油阻力RM6.54 恒源炼油（HENGYUAN，4324，主板能源股）日线交投走势，于2月21日闭市时收6.10令吉，按日涨44仙或7.77%，短期上升阻力或会 HEIM, 8:13 AM 下跌股:IOI集团RM4.43支撑 IOI集团（IOICORP，1961，主板种植股）日线股价趋势，于2月21日进入一段调整走势中，陷入一段短期调整趋势时，跌破4.72令吉后， IOICORP, 7:51 AM CIMB Research downgrades Inari to Hold, target price RM1.65 INARI, 7:16 AM Sime to develop healthcare as 3rd core business PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Bhd is planning to gear up for growth, with capital being allocated for its core businesses of industrial, motors and healthcare SIME, 7:16 AM Tech players report lower earnings PETALING JAYA: Technology players Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) and Inari Amertron Bhd have reported lower earnings for the second quarter of their financial year ending June 30, 2019 (2Q19), amid reports of a sharp decline in global smartphone sales. INARI, MPI, 7:16 AM TNB extends Leo Moggie’s term PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has extended the services of Tan Sri Leo Moggie as non-executive chairman for another year. TENAGA, 7:16 AM Call for Proton to go local on components KUALA LUMPUR: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has been urged to procure electronic components for its cars from local manufacturers to support the growth of the domestic supply chain. DRBHCOM, 7:16 AM Property sector may take up to two years to recover Sulaiman: Global uncertainties weaken consumer sentiment 7:16 AM Malaysian building material firms,contractors to gain from ECRL revival PETALING JAYA: The potential revival of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will not only benefit local construction players, but there will also be positive spillover effects on building material companies in Malaysia. GBGAQRS, SUNCON, IJM, MRCB, WCT, ANNJOO, LAFMSIA, HUMEIND, PRESTAR, 7:16 AM PBoC sees benchmark rate cut as last resort, may use other tools BEIJING: China’s central bank is not yet ready to cut benchmark interest rates to spur the slowing economy, despite cooling inflation and a stronger yuan, which have fanned market expectations of such a move, policy sources told Reuters. 7:13 AM 艾芬黄氏:企业盈利缓增 马股今年最多涨10% （吉隆坡21日讯）艾芬黄氏资产管理预计，马股今年内料由外围因素所推动，但企业盈利增长温和，因此富时隆综指上涨空间将限制在8至10%左 7:13 AM 贷款增长 成本减少 大马银行第三季赚3.5亿 （吉隆坡21日讯）整体贷款规模扩大、成本减少，加上贷款回收率提高，推动大马银行（AMBANK，1015，主板金融股）截至去年12月杪的201 AMBANK, 7:13 AM 顶级手套发2亿美元债券 （吉隆坡21日讯）顶级手套（TOPGLOV，7113，主板保健股）宣布，成功发行总值2亿美元（约8.14亿令吉）的可转换债券。该公司今日发表 TOPGLOV, 7:13 AM 益纳利次季净利跌20% （吉隆坡21日讯）益纳利美昌（INARI，0166，主板科技股）截至去年12月杪的2019财年次季，净利年跌19.7%，仍派发每股1.5仙股 INARI, 7:13 AM 末季净利增15% ALLIANZ派息40仙 （吉隆坡21日讯）ALLIANZ（ALLIANZ，1163，主板金融股）截至去年12月杪的2018财年末季，净利年增15.3%，且宣布派发每 ALLIANZ, 7:13 AM RAM:油价走低 1月料陷通缩 （吉隆坡21日讯）由于油价走低，大马评估机构（RAM）预测1月份的通胀率将陷入萎缩0.5%。该机构今日发文告指出，1月时RON95每公升售价 7:12 AM 龚瑞玲退休 杰弗里接掌联昌投行 （吉隆坡21日讯）联昌国际（CIMB，1023，主板金融股）宣布，委任杰弗里哈欣为联昌投资银行的总执行长。该公司今日发文告指出，委任将于3月 CIMB, 7:12 AM 万能末季多赚37% （吉隆坡21日讯）万能（MAGNUM，3859，主板消费股）截至去年底末季，净利按年上涨37.24%，报7226万7000令吉或每股5.08 MAGNUM, 7:12 AM 潮成末季净利扬19% （吉隆坡21日讯）家禽养殖以及投资和贸易业务表现出色，潮成集团（TEOSENG，7252，主板消费股）截至去年12月底末季，净利按年增19. TEOSENG, 7:12 AM 辉高获6110万起重机合约 （吉隆坡21日讯）辉高（FAVCO，7229，主板工业股）获得6项起重机供应合约，总值6110万令吉。辉高昨天向交易所报备，这些合约是由旗下 FAVCO, 7:12 AM 工业业务激励 森那美次季赚3.2亿 （吉隆坡21日讯）工业业务带动，森那美（SIME，4197，主板消费股），截至去年12月31日次季，净利按年增3.93%；公司管理层预计，今 SIME, 7:12 AM 末季赚1.2亿 英美烟草派息47仙 （吉隆坡21日讯）英美烟草（BAT，4162，主板消费股）截至去年底末季，净利涨43.59%至1亿1636万6000令吉或每股40.80仙， BAT, 6:58 AM Nike stumbles into social media storm after basketball star's shoe splits, shares fall NEW YORK: A Nike Inc sneaker worn by a college basketball superstar split in half less than a minute into a highly anticipated game between Duke University and North Carolina, prompting an outcry on social media as the company sought to figure out what caused the malfunction. 6:55 AM Holiday in Malaysia? Why Not Visit Controversial Palm Oil Farms 6:51 AM Asia Stocks Look Set to Slip; Treasuries Decline 6:49 AM Singapore's Wilmar quarter four net profit halves on provision for sugar assets SINGAPORE: Singapore-listed commodity trader Wilmar International Ltd posted on Thursday a more than 50 percent fall in fourth-quarter net profit from a year earlier, mainly due to a provision linked to sugar milling assets in Australia. PPB, 6:42 AM Malaysian palm oil price recovers from 1-month low on stronger soyoil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures recovered from a one-month low on Thursday, tracking strength in U.S. soyoil and snapping two sessions of declines. 6:36 AM Oil price off 2019 highs as US crude stocks build, output hits record NEW YORK: Oil prices fell below 2019 highs on Thursday after U.S. government data showed a fifth weekly build in crude inventories and record production, while concerns about slowing global economic growth weighed. 6:30 AM Wall St. breaks run of gains as economic data disappoints NEW YORK: Weak economic reports pressured U.S. stocks on Thursday after the market's recent run of gains, and a drop in healthcare shares added to the bearish momentum. 6:12 AM 美暂停加息提振印尼盾 印尼维持利率6% （雅加达21日讯）印尼央行维持基准利率不变，美联储政策暂停缓解了新兴市场面临的压力，并推动印尼盾走高。7天逆回购利率周四连续第三个月维持在6 6:12 AM 瞄准资金藏海外富人 中国将重罚逃税者 （北京21日讯）国内外的中国富人正面临着无数的新税制，北京加大了对偷税漏税的惩罚力度。官方媒体铺天盖地的报道，都在大肆宣传税法修订和政府查办 6:12 AM 特朗普斟酌是否征税 德国车企忐忑中等待 （柏林21日讯）福士伟根汽车和其他德国车企，正在等待美国总统特朗普作出决定，是否对进口汽车征收关税，而最新公布的德国汽车贸易数据几乎无法令人 6:12 AM 惠誉:无协议脱欧伤经济 英国评级恐下调 （伦敦21日讯）惠誉针对英国提出正式的评级调降警告，指出英国无协议脱欧的风险增大。惠誉意外在其正常评级安排之外将英国的AA评级列入负面观察名 6:12 AM 全球贸易疲软拖累亚洲出口 狮城日本韩国首当其冲 （东京21日讯）全球贸易下滑势头仍将延续，而且影响已经开始波及到工厂，新加坡、日本和韩国等亚洲主要出口国的最新数据为此提供了新的证据。周四发 6:12 AM 缩表今年近尾声 美联储暗示还会升息 （华盛顿21日讯）美联储决策者预计他们将在2019年停止收缩资产负债表，而停止加息就未必了。 该美国央行周三公布的1月29日- 6:12 AM 手机折屏概念红遍中国股市 供应商深天马京东方飙涨 （深圳21日讯）三星的首款折叠手机还要等两个月才能发售，“柔性屏”已经红遍中国的A股市场。深天马、京东方等个股成为投资者新宠，势头直逼亚洲最 6:12 AM 股票目标价的羁绊/黄云浩 做股票投资的人都知道来自投资银行的分析员报告，一般上都是不错的参考资料，皆因大多数分析员都是拥有合格准证，丰富的经验，或者持有特许金融分析师 6:12 AM 重归新古典,经济展活力?/胡逸山博士 上两篇谈到新成立的经济行动理事会来应对本地经济不景时，我直率地强调该理事会的主要任务，应该是明确地厘定政府必须要在本地经济领域里逐渐地、但有 1:24 AM Malaysia has not secured cooperation to extradite Jho Low 1:09 AM Electoral Reform Committee plan for Govt to fund political parties under review 1:02 AM Govt will be making important announcement on tolls very soon — Muhyiddin 12:57 AM Cagamas announces RM305 mil Islamic Commercial Papers 12:48 AM MTEM worried developers in Perak may treat Bumiputera quota lightly 12:43 AM PH Government to continue to address people's woes — Muhyiddin 12:31 AM PKR members reminded not to be influenced by Opposition's propaganda — DPM 12:26 AM Rice yields to increase with newly-introduced varieties 12:21 AM EC to probe provocative campaign materials in Semenyih by-election 12:19 AM Ministry of Youth and Sports launches Digitilisation I4.0 12:16 AM Syed Saddiq dismisses speculation over no-confidence vote against Dr M 12:12 AM Do not misinterpret Mahathir's statement on civil servants — Muhyiddin 12:09 AM Injuries sustained by Adib may not have been caused by assault — Doctor 12:03 AM i-VCAP declares income distribution for MyETF series Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:58 PM Investigation paper on Papagomo submitted to DPP — Deputy IGP 11:52 PM JPPH: Overhang issue requires cooperation between private and public sectors 11:49 PM Guidelines on coverage on Opposition-ruled States not from Ministry — Gobind 11:47 PM Palm recovers from 1-month low on stronger soyoil 11:45 PM DBKL stays firm over decision to fully handle Ramadan bazaar — Khalid 11:40 PM Malaysian Overseas Employees Management Centre to be revived 11:33 PM Sime Darby, AMMB, CIMB, AirAsia X, BAT, Petron, Pharmaniaga and Allianz SIME, AMBANK, CIMB, AAX, BAT, PETRONM, PHARMA, ALLIANZ, 10:56 PM China visitors top list of tourists in Malaysia last year 10:21 PM Ministry proposes local and foreign workers to have Malaysian Skills... 10:17 PM Solarvest offers 98.83 mil IPO shares in ACE Market listing 10:12 PM Tasco 3Q net profit slumps on lower earnings from domestic business solutions... TASCO, 10:08 PM Five interchanges of West Coast Expressway expected to be ready by Hari Raya... 10:07 PM 英美煙草末季淨利飆44% （吉隆坡21日訊）英美煙草（BAT，4162，主板消費股）2018財政年末季（截至12月31日止）淨利按年激增43.59%，至1億1637萬令吉，前期為8104萬令吉；營業額也按年增加12.52%，至7億7062萬令吉，前期為6億8486萬令吉... BAT, 10:07 PM 燃油成本走高　亞航X末季淨虧1億 （吉隆坡21日訊）由于燃油成本大幅走高，導致亞航X（AAX，5238，主板消費股）2018財政年末季（截至12月31日止）由盈轉虧，淨虧9927萬令吉；前期則淨賺8442萬令吉。此外，營收也按年下跌5.9%，至11億4808萬令吉。 ... AAX, 9:17 PM TNB extends contract for Leo Moggie TENAGA, 9:17 PM Panelists not too optimistic about National Home Ownership Campaign 2019 9:12 PM RAM:油价走低 1月料陷入通缩 （吉隆坡21日讯）由于油价走低，大马评估机构（RAM）预测1月份的通胀率将陷入萎缩0.5%。 该机构今日发文告指出，1月时RON95每 9:12 PM 顶级手套发行2亿美元可转换债券 （吉隆坡21日讯）顶级手套（TOPGLOV，7113，主板保健股）成功发行总值2亿美元（约8.14亿令吉）的可转换债券。 该公司今日发 TOPGLOV, 9:12 PM 大马银行Q3赚3.5亿 放眼贷款增长4.9% （吉隆坡21日讯）贷款规模扩大、成本减少，加上贷款回收率提高，推动大马银行（AMBANK，1015，主板金融股）截至去年12月杪的2019财 AMBANK, 9:12 PM 亚股起伏不定 隆综指闭市报1730.68点 （吉隆坡21日讯）美联储暗示加息倾向犹在，只是缩表接近尾声，此外，市场传言美国和中国就贸易协议起草多项备忘录，设法结束贸易战纠纷。 各 9:12 PM 森那美次季赚3.2亿 派息每股2仙 （吉隆坡21日讯）工业业务带动，森那美（SIME，4197，主板消费股），截至去年12月31日次季，净利按年增3.93%；同时，宣布派息2仙 SIME, 9:12 PM Defence Ministry lodges report with MACC over land swap deals 9:07 PM 外圍因素轉向正面　馬股今年看漲10% （吉隆坡21日訊）基于外圍因素逐漸轉向正面，艾芬黃氏資產管理公司謹慎樂觀看待2019前景，并認為富時綜合指數（KLCI）今年仍有8%至10%的上升空間。 艾芬黃氏資產管理董事經理鄧智偉指出，包括馬股在內的區域股市... 8:51 PM TNB extends Leo Moggie contract until March 2020 KUALAL LUMPUR: Tan Sri Leo Moggie will remain as chairman of Tenaga Nasional Bhd for another year. TENAGA, 8:23 PM Celcom wins contract to provide 4G MOCN to TM's subsidiary webe AXIATA, 8:15 PM MP foresees Bersatu entry into Labuan 8:10 PM 'I was not holidaying in Turkey' — IGP 8:07 PM 策略奏效貸款成長　大馬銀行Q3淨利漲六成 （吉隆坡21日訊）大馬銀行（AMBANK，1015，主板金融股）2019財政年第3季（截至去年12月31日止）淨利按年漲60%，至3億4988萬令吉；營收按年漲6.5%，至23億零62萬令吉。 該公司首9個月淨利勁揚19%，至10億4562萬令... AMBANK, 8:07 PM 法財長：意大利衰退危及法國 （巴黎21日訊）法國財政部長勒梅爾（Bruno Le Maire）表示，歐洲和全球經濟環境近幾個月來對法國形成的威脅已越來越大，意大利經濟衰退是一個尤為嚴重的擔憂點。 法國的經濟風險正在聚集，包括新的美國貿易關稅... 8:07 PM 渣打認列37億違例調查支出 （紐約21日訊）渣打集團（Standard Chartered）表示，將在去年第4季度業績中計入9億美元（約37億令吉）與監管調查相支出計入關的支出，可能會抹掉該行下半年盈利的大部份。 該公司周三在一份公告中表示，上述撥... 8:07 PM 美國聯儲或今年內暫停縮表 （華盛頓／紐約21日訊）美國聯邦儲備局（Fed）週三（當地時間）發布于1月29日至30日召開的政策會議紀錄，顯示「幾乎所有與會者」都同意今年最好暫停縮減資產負債表（簡稱縮表）的行動，但對于是否繼續升息，與會... 8:07 PM 工業汽車業務支撐　森那美次季淨利微升 （吉隆坡21日訊）在工業與汽車2項業務的強力支撐下，森那美（SIME，4197，主板消費股）2019財政年次季（截至去年12月31日止）淨利及營收雙雙走高。 森那美在2019財政年次季淨賺3億1700萬令吉，相比上財政年年同... SIME, 7:51 PM CIMB promotes Jefferi as CEO of CIMB Investment KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group has promoted Jefferi M.Hashim as the chief executive officer of CIMB Investment Bank Bhd with effect from March 1. He will succeed Datuk Kong Sooi Lin, who is retiring in March. CIMB, 7:50 PM Inari 2Q net profit down 19.7%, declares 1.5 sen dividend INARI, 7:50 PM BAT posts 44% jump in 4Q net profit, pays 47 sen dividend BAT, 7:47 PM Pharmaniaga makes RM42mil profit in FY18 KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Bhd's net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2018 (FY18) fell to RM42.47mil from RM53.82mil previously. PHARMA, 7:31 PM High fuel costs send AirAsia X back to losses in FY18 after two profitable years AAX, 7:25 PM No more reduction in broadband price — Gobind Singh TM, TENAGA, 7:17 PM [Easy Wong] AGM游记（2018） —— MEDIAC MEDIAC, moneyKing 7:16 PM AirAsia X reports RM99mil net loss in Q4 KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd posted a net loss in the October-December period, extending its losing streak for a third straight quarter, on higher fuel cost and increased finance expenses. AAX, 7:09 PM Allianz 4Q net profit up 15%, declares 40 sen dividend ALLIANZ, 7:07 PM Danske Bank now under SEC microscope over money laundering COPENHAGEN: The money laundering scandal at Danske Bank deepened on Thursday as the Danish lender said it had received an inquiry from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 7:04 PM Kong Sooi Lin retires; Jefferi Hashim is the new CEO of CIMB Investment CIMB, 6:59 PM Singapore's Wilmar Q4 net profit halves on provision for sugar assets SINGAPORE: Singapore-listed commodity trader Wilmar International Ltd posted on Thursday a more than 50 percent fall in fourth-quarter net profit from a year earlier, mainly due to a provision linked to sugar milling assets in Australia. 6:55 PM Time to pander to millennial shoppers 6:52 PM MPI 2Q net profit down 4.8% to RM39.23m MPI, 6:48 PM Malaysia-Singapore water agreement talks need more time — Saifuddin 6:45 PM Malaysians need to make more babies to fill up new homes 6:43 PM Margin squeeze pushes Petron into the red in 4Q — its first quarterly loss... PETRONM, 6:42 PM HSS Engineering Q4 losses after impairment of RM119.4m KUALA LUMPUR: HSS Engineers Bhd swung into the red in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 and also for the financial year after an impairment on goodwill of RM119.4mil in the final quarter. HSSEB, 6:40 PM Foreign investors needed to boost property market 6:27 PM Magnum records 37% jump in 4Q profit on stronger gaming sales, pays four sen... MAGNUM, 6:25 PM CIMB said to name Jefferi as investment bank CEO as Kong retires CIMB, 6:16 PM Rising export sales lifts furniture maker Lii Hen Q4 net profit KUALA LUMPUR: Furniture maker Lii Hen Industries Bhd said export sales jumped by almost a fifth in the last quarter, boosting its profits. LIIHEN, 6:10 PM FBM KLCI up at 11th hour; HLFG spikes to record finish 6:02 PM Pharmaniaga's 4Q net profit plunges 80%, declares lower dividend PHARMA, 5:51 PM Genting Singapore sees 4Q earnings rise 12% to S$150m on revenue growth GENTING, 5:42 PM CIMB, Tenaga shore up KLCI to higher close KUALA LUMPUR: Firm fund buying of CIMB, Tenaga and Press Metal, especially in late trading on Thursday, enabled the FBM KLCI to extend its rally for the fourth day. 5:33 PM Ranhill to export power to southern Thailand from Kedah RANHILL, 5:31 PM Petron swings into the red in 4Q18 KUALA LUMPUR: Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd posted a net loss of RM25.5mil in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 against a net profit RM99.56mil in the same quarter a year ago. PETRONM, 5:27 PM SC’s learning and assessment platform for capital market professionals goes... 5:12 PM RHB lends the most to SMEs under govt-guaranteed financing scheme RHBBANK, 5:05 PM Palm oil sector fundamentally strong but more automation needed 5:04 PM China's ECRL negotiation team to visit Malaysia this month — Daim 4:59 PM IWCity up 26% as possible ECRL revival boosts sentiment on construction projects IWCITY, 4:52 PM SIDC launches ICF development platform KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission's learning and development arm has launched the Capital Market Competency Management System (CMS), an online platform that centralises Industry Competency Framework (ICF), assessment and development acitivities on a common hub. 4:28 PM 'I have nothing to hide' says Hishammuddin over Mindef land swaps 4:23 PM Stewart Labrooy: Government buildings' REIT will do very well 4:16 PM Aiiman Asset Management launches Asia-Pac dividend fund KUALA LUMPUR: Aiiman Asset Management Sdn Bhd made its foray into the retail market following the launch of its maiden fund Aiiman Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Dividend Fund on Thursday. 4:15 PM Automotive players urged to procure more electronic components locally 4:06 PM Bio Osmo’s takeover offer by largest shareholder becomes unconditional BIOOSMO, 3:54 PM Affin Hwang AM eyes RM52b AUA this year KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Asset Management Bhd (Affin Hwang AM) aims to grow its assets under administration (AUA) to RM52 billion this year from RM47.8 billion registered last year, said Managing Director Teng Chee Wei. 3:31 PM Scomi Group says has not defaulted on Scomi Rail's RM113.96m Maybank loan SCOMI, 3:13 PM TRX City CEO confirms receipt of 10% of RM2.8b allocated by MoF 3:12 PM 英军事智库警告: 勿天真看待华为 （伦敦21日讯）英国军事智库皇家三军研究所（ＲＵＳＩ）周三公布报告，警告允许华为供应英国未来5G行动网路设备是“天真”和“不负责任”之举，会 3:12 PM 亚股早盘起伏不定 隆综指休市微跌2.24点 （吉隆坡21日讯）美联储暗示加息倾向犹在，只是缩表接近尾声，导致亚洲股市早盘起伏不定。 截至中午12点半休市，富时隆综指微跌2.24点 3:03 PM Sime Darby Bhd 2Q profit at RM317m, declares 2 sen dividend SIME, 2:51 PM TRX office space to take a long time to achieve full occupancy — Jones Lang... 2:28 PM Affin Hwang Assets Management sees KLCI having 8-10% upside this year 2:26 PM BioOsmo, BTech, Camres, Dayang, Dolphin, Ekovest, Fajarbaru, Favco, Gadang,... BIOOSMO, BTECH, CAMRES, DAYANG, DOLPHIN, EKOVEST, FAJAR, FAVCO, GADANG, HENGYUAN, HOHUP, MALTON, MITRA, NHFATT, PANTECH, TEOSENG, VSOLAR, 2:22 PM AMMB Q3 net profit jumps nearly 60% to RM349.8m KUALA LUMPUR: AMMB Holdings Bhd's earnings climbed by 59.7% to RM349.87mil in the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2019 from a year ago, boosted by higher lending volume, lower cost base and increase in recoveries. AMBANK, 2:01 PM AMMB 3Q net profit jumps 59.8% to RM349.88m AMBANK, 1:56 PM Sime Darby records 69.4% jump in 1H net profit to RM542m KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd's continuing operations posted a 69.4% increase in net profit to RM542mil for the six months ended Dec 31, 2018, from RM320mil in the previous corresponding period due to strong contribution from the group's industrial division. SIME, 1:45 PM Top Glove prices US$200m in principal amount of exchangeable bonds TOPGLOV, 1:36 PM RHB bags SJPP’s Top Performer Award KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Banking Group (RHB) was accorded Top Performer Award, by Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) for providing the highest amount of financing to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the government-guaranteed financing scheme. RHBBANK, 1:16 PM TRX City, partners and investors ink common estate deal KUALA LUMPUR: TRX City Sdn Bhd (TRXC), its partners and investors had on Thursday signed the common estate agreement (CEA) which will govern the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) financial district. 1:08 PM KLCI pares loss, stays above 1,720 12:55 PM Slight profit-taking stalls FBM KLCI's advance KUALA LUMPUR: Mild profit-taking was seen on Bursa Malaysia on Thursday morning, on the heels of the FBM KLCI's 20-point advance in the previous session. 12:46 PM Dr M calls for upgrading of military intelligence-gathering to thwart terror... 12:38 PM Army's strategic importance, safety ignored in land swaps, says Mindef 12:37 PM RAM sees inflation declining in January on lower fuel prices KUALA LUMPUR: RAM Ratings sees inflation declining to -0.5% in January 2019 from +0.2% in December amid deflationary pressures from the transport fuel component. 12:36 PM Mahathir : Government to set up RCI into alleged judicial misconduct 12:30 PM Mindef land swaps used to boost voter base for Hishamuddin, Zahid Hamidi 12:27 PM Singapore's banks must embrace fintech to endure, says S&P SINGAPORE: Embracing financial technology (fintech) and the innovations it heralds will improve the long-term competiveness of Singapore's banking industry, says S&P Global Ratings. 12:03 PM StanChart to take US$900m charge over US, UK probes NEW YORK: Standard Chartered Plc will take a $900 million charge tied to regulatory probes in its fourth-quarter results, a move that will erode earnings as its top executive prepares to unveil a turnaround plan. 11:54 AM Australian dollar jumps on employment surge SYDNEY: Australian employment surged in January, led by full-time roles, suggesting the Reserve Bank has more time to assess whether the economy needs an interest-rate cut. 11:51 AM CIMB Research cuts target price for Bumi Armada to 30 sen ARMADA, 11:42 AM The $32 trillion pushing fossil fuel CEOs to act on climate change LONDON: Behind Glencore Plc’s decision to limit coal investment is a little-known, but powerful group of investors. 11:40 AM IOI Corp falls after announcing 2Q profit drop IOICORP, 11:32 AM Panda bond offer by China a sign of foreign confidence in Malaysia, says Guan... 11:22 AM MSM down 8% on margin squeeze, soda tax risk MSM, 11:11 AM Kenanga IB cuts CIMB to market perform; price target RM6.05 CIMB, 11:03 AM Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Thursday Feb 21 KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday Feb 21. 11:01 AM Hafarizam claims trial to two money laundering charges amounting to RM15m 11:00 AM Samsung Raises the Bar with Galaxy S10: More Screen, Cameras and Choices 10:54 AM Dr Mahathir says US-China trade tension already impacts Malaysia 10:52 AM Lim: Talks are ongoing with China to revive ECRL KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng is optimistic that a deal can be finalised with China to revive the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) by April. 10:51 AM [felicity] CIMB's downward revision on Bumi Armada is weird1 comment ARMADA, moneyKing 10:50 AM [夜月财经] 斤经济较：这一轮上涨是真的还是假的？1 like moneyKing 10:50 AM [Alex Lu] Market Outlook as at February 20, 2019 moneyKing 10:49 AM [夜月财经] 斤经济较：YOUTUBE让兴趣可以当饭吃 moneyKing 10:28 AM Ringgit slips on profit-taking after hitting six-month high KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally lower versus the US dollar this morning on profit-taking after it closed at the highest level in more than six months, which was last seen on Aug 1, 2018 yesterday. 10:24 AM AT Global Market Malaysia Market Update 2019.02.21 ATFX_ATFX 10:24 AM KLCI dips 0.31% on profit taking, stays firmly above 1,700 level 9:58 AM KLCI snaps three-day rally, Bumi Armada most active KUALA LUMPUR: Blue chips fell early Thursday as investors decided to lock in some gains after a three-day rally as the full year financial results got underway while Bumi Armada came under selling pressure and it was the most active. 9:57 AM Malaysia education fund is said to sell RM3b sukuk 9:49 AM Quick take: Heineken shares climb modestly on earnings KUALA LUMPUR: Heineken Malaysia Bhd shares enjoyed modest gains this morning after a reporting a 4.6% jump in its net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2018 (FY18), HEIM, 9:34 AM AmInvest Research downgrades Public Bank to Hold from Buy KUALA LUMPUR: AmInvestment Bank Research is downgrading its call on Public Bank to Hold from Buy with a lower fair value of RM25.60 a share from RM26 a share. PBBANK, 9:32 AM Ringgit to move in range of 4.0602 – 4.0719 against USD today, says AmBank... 9:28 AM Quick take: MSM drops 6.2% after Q4 earnings, top loser on Bursa KUALA LUMPUR: MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is the top loser in early trade this morning after posting its first quarterly losses since June 2017, on lower sales volume and cheaper average selling prices. MSM, 9:23 AM Heineken up 2.71% as 4Q earnings hit RM100m mark HEIM, 9:12 AM 从市场测试认清消费者/拿督刘明 农历新年后接到一个案子，两位外国客户要我们帮忙研发一个有伸缩功能的行李箱，就是能小变大那种。业务部的同事把客户留下来的构想样本叫我提供意见。 9:11 AM KLCI drifts lower as Public Bank and Top Glove weigh 9:09 AM Japan Feb manufacturing shrinks for 1st time since 2016 TOKYO: Jpanese manufacturing activity contracted in February for the first time in two-and-a-half years as factories cut back output amid shrinking domestic and export orders, a private business survey showed on Thursday. 9:07 AM CIMB Research slashes Bumi Armada target price KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Equities Research has reduced its target price for Bumi Armada to 30 sen from its earlier 70 sen on the possibility it may need more equity if it hopes to grow its portfolio of FPSO assets, or if banks fail to agree on an extension to its debt repayment. ARMADA, 9:05 AM Trading ideas: Matrix Concepts, Ahmad Zaki, Ranhill, Heineken, D&O, IOI KUALA LUMPUR: Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd, Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd, Ranhill Holdings Bhd, Heineken Malaysia Bhd, D&O Green Technologies Bhd and IOI Corp Bhd are among the stocks to watch on Thursday, according to JF Apex Research. MATRIX, AZRB, RANHILL, HEIM, D&O, IOICORP, 8:58 AM Standard Chartered fined $133mil by Britain's financial watchdog Standard Chartered Plc said on Wednesday Britain's financial watchdog has imposed a fine of 102.2 million pound ($133.3 million) in relation to its investigation into the bank's historical financial crime controls. 8:58 AM Heineken well-positioned for shifts in market appetite KUALA LUMPUR: Heineken Malaysia Bhd, which has held on to its market-leading position, is positioned to capitalise on any shifts in consumer behaviour. HEIM, 8:56 AM AmInvestment Research downgrades Public Bank, lowers fair value to RM25.60 PBBANK, 8:50 AM CIMB Research raises target price for Heineken to RM23.20 HEIM, 8:45 AM IOI may see stronger 2H on rising CPO prices KUALA LUMPUR: IOI Corp Bhd may be seeing a stronger second half of 2019 given the recent strong recovery in CPO prices. IOICORP, 8:39 AM S&P Global sees higher risk of US recession from three months ago KUALA LUMPUR: S&P Global Ratings Economics group has revised its assessment of the risk of a recession in the United States to 21%, from 16% three months ago due to the flattening of the yield curve. 8:33 AM Housing ministry launches scheme to aid first-time homebuyers 8:12 AM 陈顺风 厂房失火影响微 目标价：1.07令吉最新进展：陈顺风（TSH，9059，主板种植股）旗下Ekowood国际私人有限公司在霹雳州务边工业区的厂房，日前清晨5时 TSH, 8:12 AM 联熹控股挑战RM1.55/敏源 整体大势的交投气氛持续上扬，马股的交投走势继续回扬了。整体大市成功重返1720水平线上。富时隆综指于2月20日闭市时报1726.18报收，按 RANHILL, 8:12 AM 热门股:金务大上挑RM3.30 金务大（GAMUDA，5398，主板建筑股）的日线股价趋势于2月20日显现着一段技术反弹走势，闭市时报3.10令吉，按日涨20仙或6.90% GAMUDA, 8:12 AM 上升股:云顶阻力RM7.80 云顶（GENTING，3182，主板消费产股）的日线交投走势于2月20日闭市时收7.50令吉，按日涨31仙或4.31%，于闭市时持续 GENTING, 8:12 AM 下跌股:云顶种植RM10.38支撑 云顶种植（GENP，2291，主板种植股）的日线股价趋势于2月20日进入一段调整走势中，陷入一段短期调整趋势时跌破10.60令吉后以10.5 GENP, 8:12 AM 柔佛医药保健 今年延续增长势头 目标价：1.28令吉最新进展：柔佛医药保健（KPJ，5878，主板保健股）截至去年底末季，净利按年下跌12.47%至5332万4000令吉， KPJ, 8:12 AM 合成工业 成本降激励财测 目标价：1.24令吉最新进展：合成工业（HUPSENG，5024，主板消费产品股）截至去年杪的末季，净利年跌12%至1274万令吉或每股1. HUPSENG, 8:01 AM YTL Power YTL Power resumes a recovery past the 100-day SMA YTLPOWR, 7:16 AM SC rejects Lotte Chemical director’s appeal PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission (SC) has rejected an appeal by Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd’s non-independent non-executive director, Cho Seongtaeg, on sanctions imposed for the failure to inform the commission of material developments prior to the company’s listing in 2017. 7:16 AM Malaysia set to attract more demand for sukuk KUALA LUMPUR: Being the world's biggest sukuk issuer, Malaysia is set to attract more demand for syariah-compliant bond worldwide via an initiative taken by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to serve the US$2 trillion global Islamic finance market, said the Bond and Sukuk Information Exchange (BIX Malaysia). 7:16 AM Axiata to take hit for future punch PETALING JAYA: Over a RM1bil additional write-off can be expected to be added to Axiata Group Bhd’s 2018 full-year financial results, which is likely to see the regional company making a total technical impairment of about RM5bil. AXIATA, 7:16 AM Legoland M’sia eyes India and Middle East to expand visitors base KUALA LUMPUR: Legoland Malaysia Resort is looking to expand its visitors base and sees India and the Middle East as potential growth markets. 7:16 AM Heineken Malaysia net profit rises to RM282.5mil KUALA LUMPUR: Heineken Malaysia Bhd is maintaining a cautious outlook for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2019 (FY19), in light of the challenging market environment due to intense competition and rising raw material costs. HEIM, 7:16 AM Malaysian stocks stage strongest rise in Asia PETALING JAYA: The FBM KLCI put up strong gains in yesterday’s trading session, rising 19.62 points or 1.15% to 1,726.18 points by the end of the day, recording its third day of gains. All Asian markets with the exception of Australia’s ASX rose, with gains in Malaysia being the strongest compared to other Asian markets 7:16 AM FWD hires ex-Deutsche Bank dealmaker HONG KONG: FWD Group, the insurer backed by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, has hired former Deutsche Bank AG dealmaker Tan Boon-Kee as senior adviser for mergers and acquisitions. 7:12 AM WTO领先指标9年新低 （日内瓦20日讯）世界贸易组织（WTO）表示，一项全球商品贸易季度领先指标周二降至九年来最低，这应该促使决策者警惕，若贸易紧张局势持续，贸易 7:12 AM 日本1月出口跌8.4% （东京20日讯）日本1月份出口连续第二个月下降，进一步显示日本经济今年开局疲软。同时，中国需求放缓和贸易战风险令前景蒙阴。日本财务省公布的数 7:12 AM 持股比例接近腾讯 阿里巴巴增持中金 （杭州20日讯）阿里巴巴以大约18亿港元（约9亿令吉）大幅增持中金公司股票，提高对这家可在全球开展交易撮合及金融交易的知名投行的持股比例。中 7:12 AM 售价比评估高·负债降至1.16倍 亚通售M1明智 （八打灵再也20日讯）分析员认为，亚通（AXIATA，6888，主板电信与媒体股）接受脱售第一通（M1）股权的决定是明智之举，因为脱售所得可 AXIATA, 7:12 AM 10年来最佳 沃尔玛购物季销售报捷 （纽约20日讯）沃尔玛录得至少10年来表现最好的假日季业绩，扫除了12月零售销售数据逊于预期带来的阴霾，也缓解了围绕零售行业2019年前景的 7:12 AM 叶伦:稳经济难免贬货币 界定一国操纵汇率不易 （纽约20日讯）前美联储主席 叶伦暗示，要避免中国操纵其货币汇率，可能比美国贸易谈判代表们想象的更难。这是因为央行官员们用来稳定经济的一些工 7:12 AM 高通推第二代5G芯片 （纽约20日讯）对最大智能手机芯片制造商 高通而言，5G来得还不够快。这家芯片制造商于周二发布其 第二代可连接5G高速数据服务的芯片，将提高 7:12 AM 去年占营业额35% 马化工药业放眼出口贡献增加 （莎阿南20日讯）马化工药业（CCMDBIO，7148，主板保健股）上财年出口业务占了营业额的35%，管理层期望今年可超越该增长率。马化工药 CCMDBIO, 7:12 AM 外汇存贷款交易蒙亏 IOI次季净利惨跌67% （吉隆坡20日讯）IOI集团（IOICORP，1961，主板种植股）截至去年底次季，净利按年惨跌67.19%，报1亿9550万令吉或每股3. IOICORP, 7:12 AM 非利息收入提高 印尼联昌全年净利增17% （吉隆坡20日讯）非利息收入提高，加上信贷成本改善，带动联昌国际（CIMB，1023，主板金融股）旗下印尼联昌商业银行（CIMB Niaga CIMB, 7:12 AM 销量与售价走低 大马糖厂末季转亏1039万 （吉隆坡20日讯）大马糖厂（MSM，5202，主要板消费）截至去年12月底的2018财年末季，按年由盈转亏，蒙受1038万8000令吉的净亏 MSM, 7:12 AM 末季净赚近1亿 喜力大马派息54仙 （八打灵再也20日讯）喜力大马（HEIM，3255，主板消费股）截至去年底末季净利，按年增6.8%至9999万7000令吉，每股派息54仙。 HEIM, 7:12 AM 中美贸易谈判进展顺利 区域收高马股涨20点 （吉隆坡20日讯）市场乐见中美之间的贸易谈判进展顺利，加上美国隔夜股市收高，带动今天大马等亚洲主要股市上涨。我国富时隆综指今天以1712.8 7:12 AM 农历新年促销 1月汽车销量增9% （吉隆坡20日讯）商家举办农历新年促销活动，同时极力售出2018年库存车辆，促使今年1月份的汽车销量按年增9%或3890辆，报4万8450辆 7:12 AM 终期股息37仙 大众银行全年净赚56亿 （吉隆坡20日讯）虽然国内外逆风袭击，大众银行（PBBANK，1295，主板金融股）仍成功维持稳健业绩，2018财年税前盈利破70亿令吉，并 PBBANK, 7:12 AM 阿末查基获1.5亿合约 （吉隆坡20日讯）阿末查基（AZRB，7078，主板建筑股）获得1亿5050万令吉合约，负责在登嘉楼国油办公楼的装修与升级工程。 该公司今日 AZRB, 7:12 AM 白沙罗实业末季净利扬18% （吉隆坡20日讯）白沙罗实业（DBHD，3484，主板产业股）截至去年杪的2018财年末季，净利年升17.7%。白沙罗实业今天向交易所报备， DBHD, 7:12 AM 公积金局总执行长 阿里扎克里任Astro 董事 （吉隆坡20日讯）雇员公积金局总执行长东姑阿里扎克里，受委任为Astro（ASTRO，6399，主板电信与媒体股）非独立非执行董事。 Ast ASTRO, 7:12 AM 刘锦坤之子任万能执董 （吉隆坡20日讯）万能（MAGNUM，3859，主板消费股）宣布，委任大股东兼主席丹斯里刘锦坤的儿子克利安（Krian Upatkoon）， MAGNUM, 7:12 AM SAM工程第三季净利跌7.5% （吉隆坡20日讯）SAM工程（SAM，9822，主板工业产品股）截至去年12月杪的2019财年第三季，净利年跌7.5%。SAM工程今天向交易 SAM, 7:12 AM RAM:价值跌至23亿 外资1月续减持大马债券 （八打灵再也20日讯）大马评估机构（RAM）指出，外资在1月份继续减持大马债券，持有债券的价值跌至23亿令吉。 该机构发文告指出，外资 7:12 AM 房产销售亮眼 金群利全年营收可攀顶 （吉隆坡20日讯）新产业销售带动，金群利集团（MATRIX，5236，主板产业股）预计今财年营业额有望再创新高。截至去年12月31日，金群利 MATRIX, 7:12 AM 郑兴宗接掌MCT （吉隆坡14日讯）MCT公司（MCT，5182，主板产业股）宣布，前行销总监郑兴宗将回归，担任公司的新总执行长。 MCT公司向交易所报备，现 MCT, 7:12 AM WCE第三季净利增7% （吉隆坡20日讯）WCE控股（WCEHB，3565，主板建筑股）截至去年杪第三季，净利按年升7.43%，报1033万7000令吉或每股1.0 WCEHB, 7:02 AM Malaysian palm oil price falls, Feb output decline seen slower than forecast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a one-month low on Wednesday with traders expecting a slower than forecast decline in February output. 6:55 AM Oil settles 1% higher on hopes of market rebalance, trade deal HOUSTON: Crude prices rose more than 1 percent on Wednesday to their highest level this year on hopes that oil markets will balance later this year, helped by output cuts from top producers as well as U.S. sanctions on OPEC members Iran and Venezuela. 6:48 AM Global stocks rise on US-China trade hopes NEW YORK: An index of stocks across the globe hit a more than four-month high on Wednesday on hopes for progress in trade talks between the United States and China, and a supportive backdrop from major central banks also helped push risk assets higher 6:34 AM Samsung announces folding phone with 5G - at US$1,980 SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on said on Wednesday it will release a folding smartphone in April that works with the next-generation 5G networks and will cost almost $2,000, a move to entice consumers to upgrade their phones. 6:12 AM 贸易谈判条件之一 传美要求禁人币贬值 （华盛顿20日讯）美国总统特朗普可能最终会兑现他关于解决中国汇率管理问题的竞选承诺，他坚持认为人民币汇率是中国的贸易优势。 不 6:12 AM 京东拟淘汰10%高层 （北京20日讯）京东公司计划淘汰10%副总裁及以上职位的高管，这家中国电商巨头正在竭力克服销售增长放缓和竞争加剧的影响。一位公司代表在微信中 6:12 AM 美抵制华为破功! 德国:没计划排除华为5G设备 （柏林20日讯）德国内政部当地时间周二表示，德国尚未准备好，排除中国科技大厂华为的5G设备，并表示可能修法，开放市场上潜在不值得信赖的厂商设 5:37 AM KLCI seen extending gains, support at 1,720 1:23 AM Construction of Ayer Itam-LCE Expressway bypass to start on Aug 31 — Penang CM 1:20 AM Kelantan declares support for Tun Mahathir's leadership 1:18 AM Rantau by-election: Dr Streram vows not to contest as Independent if not... 1:15 AM Finas reshuffle empowers national film industry — Gobind Singh 1:12 AM Analysts see no easy way out in Malaysia-Singapore water talks 1:07 AM New operating hours for Sabah, Sarawak UTCs from March 4 12:46 AM Sarawak's debt with Federal Govt to be used to upgrade dilapidated schools —... 12:41 AM Ministry monitoring health status of residents near bauxite mining area —... 12:37 AM RM7.4 mil business registration grants for students up for grabs — SSM 12:32 AM Voters allowed to wear shirts with slogans — EC 12:20 AM Matrix Concepts, AZRB, Ranhill, Public Bank, Heineken, MSM, IOI, D&O and... MATRIX, AZRB, RANHILL, PBBANK, HEIM, MSM, IOICORP, D&O, FAVCO, 12:12 AM 股市投资没有捷径/麦传球 如果有得选择的话，每个人都想知道成功的捷径。 没有人想经历千辛万苦，流大量的汗水甚至眼泪才能成功的。 所以，我从一些读者 12:11 AM Tomei ends FY18 with net profit down 70.4% TOMEI, 12:07 AM YKGI 4Q net loss of RM122.9 mil nearly three times bigger than market cap YKGI, 12:03 AM Sirul deportation from Australia will be discussed with PM — Wan Azizah Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:41 PM KPRJ looking at business diversification 11:32 PM More than 900,000 applications for Bantuan Sara Hidup 2019 so far 11:18 PM Teo Seng Capital 4Q net profit up 19%, declares 2.5 sen dividend TEOSENG, 11:06 PM 種植業務外匯虧損拖累　IOI集團次季淨利挫67% （吉隆坡20日訊）由于種植業務營運盈利疲軟，加上蒙受外匯兌換虧損，IOI集團（IOICORP，1961，主板種植股）2019財政年次季（截至12月31日）淨利按年慘跌67.19%，至1億9550萬令吉，前期為5億9590萬令吉；營業額也... IOICORP, 11:06 PM 淨利息收入升 撥備下降　印尼聯昌去年淨利漲17% （吉隆坡/雅加達20日訊）聯昌國際（CIMB，1023）印尼子公司--印尼聯昌商業銀行（CIMB Niaga）今日公佈，2018財政年（截至去年12月31日止）業績，淨利按年上漲16.9%，至3兆5000億印尼盾（約10億1562萬令吉），轉換... CIMB, 11:04 PM Penang City Council to set up digital school in heritage site 10:55 PM MACC detains 'Datuk' lawyer in connection with RM15 million money laundering 10:52 PM Taib’s daughter’s firm claims Swiss group BMF under pressure to abandon campaign 10:35 PM Malaysians to enjoy KTM Komuter fare discount from April 1 — Loke 10:27 PM Six MRT stations identified as crime hotspots 10:20 PM Sri Ram could be a potential witness as he is involved in 1MDB investigations 10:12 PM 首九月销售11亿令吉 金群利派息每股3仙 （吉隆坡20日讯）截至去年12月31日第三季，金群利集团（MATRIX，5236，主板产业股）在2019财年首九个月共录得11亿令吉新销售， MATRIX, 10:12 PM 买气支撑大幅走高 综指闭市大涨19.62点 （吉隆坡20日讯）沃尔玛业绩亮眼推高美国隔夜股市，带动亚洲股市周三闭市积极走高，但在等待中美贸易谈判之际，一些股市稍微收窄涨幅。 10:12 PM 大众银行末季赚14亿 派息每股37仙 （吉隆坡20日讯）大众银行（PBBANK，1295，主板金融股）在截至12月31日的2018财年末季，净赚14亿535万6000令吉，或相等 PBBANK, 10:12 PM 亚股周三早盘普遍上扬 隆综指休市起16.03点 （吉隆坡20日讯）企业盈利激励隔夜美股走高，带动亚洲股市周三早盘普遍上扬。 截至中午12点半休市，富时隆综指报1722.59点，起16 10:06 PM 虎啤暢銷　大馬喜力末季淨利起7% （吉隆坡20日訊）由于主打啤酒品牌--老虎（Tiger）暢銷，加上支出管控得宜，促使大馬喜力（HEIM，3255，主板消費股）2018財政年末季（截至去年12月31日止）淨利按年增升6.79%，至9999萬令吉，前期為9364萬令吉；... HEIM, 10:06 PM 外匯收益減六成　大眾銀行Q4淨利降5% （吉隆坡20日訊）由于外匯收益按年大跌62.4%至3777萬令吉，大眾銀行（PBBANK，1295，主板金融股）2018財政年末季（截至12月31日）淨利按年萎縮5.4%，至14億零536萬令吉。其營業額則按年增5.3%，至56億3202萬令吉... PBBANK, 9:01 PM Straits Inter Logistics divests 30% stake in inland logistics unit STRAITS, 8:52 PM Tencent to maintain aggressive investment stance in face of challenging 2019 HONG KONG (Reuters): Tencent Holdings Ltd said investment is central to its overall strategy and so it will maintain its scale of investment after an aggressive 2018, brushing aside near-term risks such as the bursting of China’s tech bubble as economic growth slows. 8:30 PM Asia Poly downsizes Aceh hydro power plant, trims stake in firm undertaking the... ASIAPLY, 8:27 PM EquitiesTracker gets green light to list on LEAP, aims to raise RM7.14 million 8:10 PM Favelle Favco units secure six crane supply jobs worth RM61.1 mil FAVCO, 8:07 PM Some planned PR1MA projects may be scrapped, says Housing Minister 8:06 PM 亞馬遜聯營公司將合併中國考拉 （北京20日訊）中國《財經》雜誌報導，亞馬遜（Amazon）的中國聯營公司正與網易旗下的電商公司考拉洽談合併事宜，考拉主要在中國銷售進口產品。 考拉是美國那斯達克交易所掛牌的中資公司網易旗下公司，銷售服飾... 8:06 PM 沃爾瑪末季淨利暴增七成 （紐約20日訊）全球最大零售商--沃爾瑪（Walmart）週二公佈至少10年來最強勁的末季表現，得益于食品雜貨與電商平台營收增加。該公司表示，儘管最近有放緩跡象，但沒有跡象表明美國消費者支出疲弱。 沃爾瑪2019財... 8:06 PM 業績驚艷　大紅花股價水漲船高 （吉隆坡20日訊）在沙巴北部油田共享合約（PSC）的貢獻下，大紅花石油（HIBISCS，5199，主板能源股）最新業績驚艷全場。分析員認為，若布倫特原油價格持穩在每桶60美元水平，公司盈利將進一步走高，股價也將隨之... HIBISCS, 8:06 PM 貿易談判樂觀股市向好　馬股3連漲站上1720 （吉隆坡20日訊）全球2大經濟體--中國與美國新一輪貿易談判釋出樂觀訊號，引領美國與區域股市一片向好。已連續上升2個交易日的馬股週三再延續漲勢，穩居1720點關卡。 除了貿易談判進展順利以外，美國消費企業巨... 8:06 PM 全球貿易需求堪憂　日本出口創2年最大跌幅 （東京20日訊）日本1月出口創逾2年來的最大按年跌幅，在企業信心減弱和機械訂單急劇減少之際，更加令人擔憂全球需求放緩和貿易摩擦的影響。 在此之前，週二公佈的數據顯示，日本12月海外機械訂單按月銳減21.9%，... 7:50 PM D&O almost doubles 4Q profit on higher revenue and better margins D&O, 7:46 PM IOI Corp's 2Q profit slumps 67% as lower CPO, PK prices weigh IOICORP, 7:36 PM Tiger lifts Heineken Q4 earnings KUALA LUMPUR: Heineken Malaysia Bhd posted higher earnings in the last quarter ended Dec 31 on increased sales volume driven by its flagship Tiger brand. HEIM, 7:36 PM Pansar proposes one-for-two bonus issue PANSAR, 7:29 PM Housing Ministry launches FundMyHome-DepositKu scheme to aid first-time buyers 7:17 PM MSM turns a profit in 2018, warns of challenging year ahead MSM, 7:16 PM IOI Corp Q2 earnings down 68% on forex loss, lower operating profit KUALA LUMPUR: IOI Corporation Bhd's net profit fell 68% in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 due to lower operating profit and net foreign currency translation loss on foreign currency denominated borrowings and deposits . IOICORP, 7:02 PM Heineken Malaysia ends FY18 on cheerful note, declares higher dividend of 54... HEIM, 6:52 PM TM apologises to disgruntled customer, pledges to change operating procedures TM, 6:45 PM Disappointing December quarter for sugar maker MSM KUALA LUMPUR: Sugar manufacturer MSM Holdings Bhd posted its first quarterly losses since June 2017, on lower sales volume and cheaper average selling prices. MSM, 6:41 PM Higher non-interest income lifts CIMB Niaga profit up by almost 17% CIMB, 6:39 PM Public Bank's 4Q net profit down 5.4% on higher opex, forex loss PBBANK, 6:25 PM Rahill plans power plant with Thai partner in Kedah KUALA LUMPUR: Ranhill Holdings Bhd plans to team up with Thailand's Treasure Specialty Co. Ltd (TS Co) to look into the setting up of a 1,150MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Kedah. RANHILL, 6:18 PM Public Bank posts RM1.4bil net profit in Q4 KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd posted lower earnings in the fourth quarter, as income from its key retail and hire purchase businesses declined. PBBANK, 6:15 PM Ranhill works on plan to export electricity to Thailand RANHILL, 5:56 PM KLCI climbs 19.62pts to four-month high on ECRL news 5:50 PM KLCI extends rally to highest since mid-October KUALA LUMPUR: Sustained fund buying of Petronas Chemical, Axiata and Genting Bhd helped push the FBM KLCI to a higher close on Wednesday as trading volume and value surged, tracking the exuberant key Asian markets. 4:55 PM Reasons why China's stock rally nearing US$1 trillion HONG KONG: As suddenly as it rolled in, the crisis of confidence that shook Chinese stocks last year may be ending. 4:49 PM BNP Paribas hires for Asia wealth as it mulls Indonesia push SINGAPORE: BNP Paribas SA is hiring relationship managers in Asia and considering a push into more of the region’s onshore private banking markets, according to the firm’s head of wealth management for Asia Pacific. 4:44 PM The US not China the real currency manipulator US President Donald Trump should take a look in the mirror. China isn’t the currency manipulator. 4:38 PM Britain targets Brexit deal within days as May heads to Brussels LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May is making a last-ditch attempt to save her Brexit deal and prevent Parliament seizing control of the U.K.’s divorce from the European Union. 4:32 PM Cathay Pacific to end two years of losses on revamp gains SINGAPORE: Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. is set to end two years of losses resulting from intense competition in the region, as a revamp kicked off by the premium airline starts to yield results. 4:31 PM Malaysia's Jan CPI seen falling for first time since 2009 4:28 PM Musa's defence team seeks to transfer corruption case to High Court 4:22 PM Court adjourns Tony Pua's appeal against interim injunction over RUU355 video... 4:21 PM India's top court finds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt in RCom-Ericsson case NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India's Supreme Court on Wednesday found Anil Ambani, chairman of debt-laden Reliance Communications (RCom), guilty of contempt of court for wilfully failing to pay 5.5 billion rupees ($77.29 million) to telecom equipment maker Ericsson. 4:17 PM Oil dips below 2019 highs as surging US supply counters Opec cuts SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped away from 2019 highs on Wednesday, with surging U.S. supply and slowing economic growth tempering upward pressure from supply cuts led by producer club Opec and from Washington's sanctions on Iran and Venezuela. 4:15 PM Stadlen charged in absentia for money laundering 4:08 PM Egypt issues US$4b in foreign currency bonds CAIRO: Egypt has issued US$4 billion in dollar denominated bonds with maturities of five, 10 and 30 years in a sale that was five times oversubscribed, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday. 3:49 PM DBhd posts 21% higher earnings of RM20.62m in FY2018 KUALA LUMPUR: Damansara Realty Bhd (DBhd) recorded a net profit of RM20.62mil for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2018, an increase of 21.15% over RM17.02mil in the previous financial year due to contributions from the Pengerang operations. DBHD, 3:37 PM MARC named Malaysia's rating agency of the year by The Asset 3:27 PM Malaysian held over Mongolian model's grisly murder loses Australian asylum bid 3:03 PM MARC bags ‘rating agency of the year’ award KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC) has been named Malaysia’s Rating Agency of the Year by The Asset at the Hong Kong-based publication’s Triple A Rating Agency of the Year Awards 2018 ceremony held today in Hong Kong. 2:55 PM AZRB subsidiary bags RM150.5m worth of Petronas jobs in Kertih AZRB, 2:31 PM Matrix Concepts declares 3 sen per share dividend MATRIX, 2:04 PM Matrix Concepts sees 31% slide in Q3 net profit to RM48.61mil KUALA LUMPUR: Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd experienced a 31% drop in net profit for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2018, as compared to the year-ago quarter due to a product mix that yielded a lower margin. MATRIX, 2:03 PM Shopee, FPX collaborate to upskill online business owners KUALA LUMPUR: Shopee Malaysia, via Shopee University, is partnering with online payment solution FPX to upskill online business owners to enable them to sell effectively on the Shopee platform. 1:45 PM Malaysia's Feb 1-20 palm oil exports rise 0.8% — ITS 1:44 PM [夜月财经] 斤经济较：在股市资金小怎么办？ moneyKing 1:42 PM Palm gains slightly on firm export data 1:35 PM Ahmad Zaki units bag RM150.5mil contract KUALA LUMPUR: Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd has bagged a RM150,5mil contract from Rantau Properties Sdn Bhd. AZRB, 1:34 PM Benalec, CAM, Ho Hup, Inix, Johore Tin, MRCB, OWG, PPB, Ranhill, Southern Acids... BENALEC, CAMRES, HOHUP, INIX, JOHOTIN, MRCB, OWG, PPB, RANHILL, SAB, TEOSENG, TUNEPRO, UNIMECH, WZSATU, 1:33 PM CCM Duopharma hopes to get RM10m GST refund this year CCMDBIO, 1:27 PM CCM Duopharma soon to be known as 'Duopharma Biotech' KUALA LUMPUR: CCM Duopharma Biotech Bhd has obtained shareholders' approval to rename itself Duopharma Biotech Bhd. CCMDBIO, 1:19 PM KLCI up 16.03pts; Bursa construction stocks gain 1:05 PM KLCI rallies on growing sentiment, PChem lifts KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI broke out of its sideways trading channel on Wednesday and hit a 3.5-month high as investors turned more positive over the ongoing US-China trade talks. 1:02 PM Ahmad Zahid slapped with another CBT charge 12:23 PM Malaysia's Feb 1-20 palm oil exports remains unchanged — AmSpec Agri 12:17 PM CIMB ups KPJ target price, says FY18 profit in line with expectation KPJ, 11:53 AM Shenzen company to take up block of shares in Securemetric ACE-listed Securemetric up in active trade on entry of new shareholder SMETRIC, 11:36 AM Hong Leong Financial rises to record high at RM20.14 HLFG, 11:29 AM Palm oil may fall to RM2,214 11:15 AM BIMB Securities cuts SunCon to hold; price target RM1.60 SUNCON, 11:09 AM Ringgit climbs towards 6-month high on oil rally 11:04 AM Ringgit rises against fragile greenback as trade talks continue KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended yesterday's uptrend to open higher against the US dollar this morning as demand for the greenback was fragile amid uncertainty about the US-China trade talks, dealers said. 10:59 AM No vote of confidence against Dr M, says Amanah president Mohd Sabu 10:41 AM Hibiscus shares up 3.8% after reporting strong 2Q earnings HIBISCS, 10:11 AM Petronas-linked consortium unveils biggest gas discovery in Indonesia in 18... 10:02 AM [Alex Lu] KPJ: Profits Continued to Rise KPJ, moneyKing 10:01 AM Quick take: SunCon shares boosted by RM781mil contract win KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon) were boosted in early trade Tuesday after announcing a RM781.3mil contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd. SUNCON, 10:00 AM Najib's media advisor Stadlen to face money laundering charges 9:33 AM FBM KLCI up after US stocks climbed overnight 9:29 AM Quick take: Hibiscus shares tick up on strong earnings KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's rose 2.86% in early trade Tuesday, after the its profit jumps over four times in the second quarter ended Dec 30, 2018. HIBISCS, 9:28 AM Petronas stocks lead KLCI’s advance as sentiment improves KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas-linked stocks led the FBM KLCI higher in early Wednesday trade as crude oil continued to stay firm while key Asian markets trended higher. 9:16 AM Trading ideas: SunCon, Pesona Metro, Boustead, Hup Seng, Hibiscus, KPJ KUALA LUMPUR: JF Apex Research expects Sunway Construction Group Bhd (SunCon), Pesona Metro Bhd, Boustead Holdings Bhd, Hup Seng Industries Bhd, Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd and KPJ Healthcare Bhd to be among the stocks to watch on Wednesday. SUNCON, PESONA, BSTEAD, HUPSENG, HIBISCS, KPJ, 9:10 AM Patriot urges police, MACC to immediately probe Defence Ministry land swap deal 9:07 AM Asia stocks up slightly, eyes on US-China talks, Fed minutes TOKYO: Asian stocks gained a tad on Wednesday after U.S-China trade talks resumed while investors awaited minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve for clues on policymakers' thinking on interest rates and its balance sheet reduction policy. 9:00 AM Valentine’s Day a time to splurge 8:59 AM Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Wednesday Feb 20 KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Wednesday Feb 20. 8:57 AM Sunway Construction on track for RM1.5b job win target for FY19 KUALA LUMPUR: Having secured the RM781mil contract for the development of the Tenaga Nasional HQ campus (Phase II), Sunway Construction remains on track to achieve its RM1.5bil replenishment target for FY19E, says Maybank Investment Bank Research. SUNCON, 8:56 AM PublicInvest maintains outperform on Hibiscus, TP at RM1.73 KUALA LUMPUR: PublicInvest research is positive on Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd's long-term earnings outlook as it continues to increase production levels while oil prices at above US$60 a barrel provides further upside to the group's earnings. HIBISCS, 8:47 AM Zuraida: One million homes possible, not a populist promise 8:40 AM OCK to record a seasonally stronger quarter in 4Q KUALA LUMPUR: RHB research expects a seasonally stronger quarter with stronger margins for OCK Group Bhd underpinned by the tower leasing business as the key growth driver. OCK, 8:36 AM Japan January exports fall 8.4% year-on-year TOKYO: Japan's exports fell 8.4 percent in January from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Wednesday, in a sign of slowing external demand 8:22 AM CIMB Research retains Add for KPJ Healthcare, TP RM1.28 KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare’s FY18 core net profit of RM182mil was in line with expectations and made up 99.3% of CIMB Equities Research and 100% of Bloomberg consensus forecasts. KPJ, 8:16 AM In rebuke to US, Germany considers letting Huawei in Preliminary decision comes after probe found no evidence the Chinese tech giant could use its equipment to spy on communications 8:01 AM CCK Consolidated CCK's share price recovery builds in strength CCK, 7:47 AM Gold price hits 10-month peak on growth worries; US$ dips NEW YORK: Gold prices rose to a 10-month high on Tuesday as concerns over a global economic slowdown spurred a safe-haven bid and were also supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, which fell on optimism for a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade talks. 7:39 AM Brent dips as demand worries weigh, US oil prices hit 2019 high NEW YORK: Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday as concerns about global crude oil demand and uncertainty over the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks countered investor optimism around tightening supplies. 7:30 AM Foreigners shy away from Asian bond markets data from Malaysia and others show Foreign flows into emerging Asian bonds turned negative for the first time in four months in January, data from Malaysia and others showed, suggesting that a shift away from a tightening bias for regional central banks is dimming the attraction of its debt. 7:18 AM Petronas JV makes biggest gas discovery in Indonesia in 18 years MADRID: A consortium led by Spain's Repsol, and 45 percent owned by Malaysia's Petronas, has found new gas resources in Indonesia estimated at at least 2 trillion cubic feet, equivalent to around two years' worth of Spanish demand. 7:16 AM Bernstein quants join bulls on gold sector LONDON: For all the attention lavished on gold for its relative durability during this global dash into risk, the real story could be the companies digging it out of the ground. 7:16 AM Building owners are unable to get the rent they are seeking KUALA LUMPUR: Office rental among super prime buildings in the Klang Valley is expected to come down further with landlords struggling to get the rental rate they want, according to property consultancy Rahim & Co. 7:12 AM 热门股:马矿业上挑RM1.14 马矿业（MMCCORP，2194，主板交通与物流股）日线股价趋势，于2月19日显现着一段技术反弹走势，闭市时报1.02令吉，按日涨12.5仙 MMCCORP, 7:12 AM 速柏玛迈向RM1.70/敏源 投资者采取观望态度对待中美贸易谈判，不过马股的交投走势仍持续上升。 整体大市成功重返1700点水平线上。 富时隆综指于2 SUPERMX, 7:12 AM 高产柅品工业 核心净利逊色砍财测 目标价：4.80令吉 最新进展 高产柅品工业（KOSSAN，7153，主板工业股）截至去年杪末季，净利劲扬29.6%，报 KOSSAN, 7:12 AM 吉隆甲洞 今明年财测下调 目标价：22.39令吉 最新进展 归功于税收减少34.8%，吉隆甲洞（KLK，2445，主板种植股）截至去年杪的首季，净 KLK, 7:12 AM 下跌股:源宗集团RM3.20支撑 源宗集团（GCB，5102，主板消费股）日线股价趋势，于2月19日进入一段调整走势，陷入一段短期调整趋势时，跌破3.50令吉后，以3.35令 GCB, 7:12 AM 上升股:国油石化阻力RM9.23 国油石化（PCHEM，5183，主板工业股）日线交投走势，于2月19日闭市时收8.90令吉，按日涨33仙或3.85%。 短期上升阻力或 PCHEM, 7:12 AM 国油气体 盈利展望有变数 目标价：17.90令吉 最新进展 国油气体（PETGAS，6033，主板公用事业股）截至去年杪末季，净利按年下跌34.7 PETGAS, 7:08 AM Malaysian palm oil price reverses gains to fall 1% from over 1-week peak KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains to fall over 1 percent in evening trade on Tuesday, as output declines remained slower than in previous years and stocks in key buying markets stayed high. 7:03 AM Wall Street rises modestly on Walmart bump NEW YORK: All three major U.S. equity indexes closed higher, with the Nasdaq ending its seventh consecutive day in the black. 6:12 AM 伦敦金融城的急救包/巴里·艾肯格林 直到现在，也是我们迎来英国脱欧公投三周年之际，该国脱离该集团的影响才逐渐显现。对于那些喜欢黑色幽默的人来说，其中一个迹象就是一款所谓英国脱欧 6:12 AM 中国仍指望引领亚太经贸合作/叶得利 至今中美贸易谈判一直在较劲博弈中继续前进，若双方无法在3月1日前达成真正协议，美国政府扬言将把价值2000亿美元（约8140亿令吉）的中国输 6:12 AM 任正非:美无法击垮 “全球离不开华为” （北京19日讯）华为创始人任正非接受BBC采访时表示，美国无法击垮华为。他说，世界需要华为，因为华为更先进；即使美国说服更多的国家暂时不要使 6:12 AM 3·1休战期限临近 中国高官21日赴美谈判 （北京19日讯）继上周在北京的磋商结束后，中国和美国的贸易谈判代表本周将在华盛顿开启新一轮会谈；美国总统特朗普之前称，在北京举行的会谈“卓有 6:12 AM 美若加征汽车税 欧盟誓立刻报复 （布鲁塞尔19日讯）美欧贸易趋势未出现任何缓和迹象。欧盟誓言，如果美国对进口自欧盟的汽车加关税，将会立刻实施报复行动。如果欧洲出口受到美国的 6:12 AM 经济若续恶化 欧或调整利率 （柏林19日讯）欧洲央行首席经济学家彼得普拉特暗示，如果经济放缓幅度大于预期，决策者可能采取的第一步措施是调整有关利率的措辞。“如果欧元区经 6:12 AM 末季业绩逊色无损展望 汇丰致力实现关键目标 （香港19日讯）汇丰控股在第四季度业绩低于预期后，发出乐观的声音，告知投资者其仍计划实现其关键财务目标。 该行稍早公布的去年第四季度业 6:12 AM 英国汽车业再重挫 本田关伦敦厂3500人失业 （伦敦19日讯）本田汽车计划关闭其在英国的工厂，成为英国汽车业迄今遭受的最大打击。 在英国准备脱欧之际，英国汽车业已受到数以千计的裁员 1:21 AM Mixed reaction to bauxite moratorium 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（吉隆坡19日讯）外围挑战重重，马股今年迄今也平平无奇，但MIDF研究认为，若按照个股的交易转手率和波动率筛选，本地股市仍有许多投资 GAMUDA, WCT, MRCB, AIRASIA, TUNEPRO, YTL, SUNCON, UEMS, CMSB, UOADEV, NESTLE, KKB, KOSSAN, TOPGLOV, HARTA, BAUTO, UMW, 1:11 AM Claims that country's administration dominated by DAP just PAS' narrative — Lim 1:08 AM Ahmad Faizal does not feel pressured by calls to step down 1:05 AM Khalid denies withdrawing proposal for Jalan TAR to become 'pedestrian walk' 1:03 AM BSH: RM100 for bachelors to be paid end of March 1:00 AM FT Malay Traders Association urges DBKL to restore its 'right' to manage bazaars 12:57 AM Six thrusts to boost development in Federal Territories — Khalid Samad 12:21 AM SunCon, Boustead, Hup Seng, Asia Brands, Hibiscus, Pesona Metro, KPJ, GHL and... 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