CPO Futures Expected To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a slightly bullish bias next week, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel programme, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Healthcare Sector Set For Long-term Demand Growth - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian healthcare sector is set for sustained long-term demand growth, underpinned by the growing number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and an ageing demographic. 

Telecom Industry ARPU Eases 0.8 Pct In 2Q 2025 — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The telecommunications industry’s average revenue per user (ARPU) eased 0.8 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) with the possibility to decline further in the second half of the year (2H 2025), according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Inflation Outlook Steady, Limited Impact From Fuel Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd has maintained its 2025 headline inflation forecast at 1.9 per cent year-on-year, while CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd trimmed its projections, with both firms expecting only limited impact from the planned fuel price cut.

SD Guthrie FY2025 Earnings Seen Firm, Softer In Second Half - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects SD Guthrie Bhd’s financial year 2025 (FY2025) earnings to remain robust, although performance in the second half (2H) may ease slightly.

CIMB Securities: Water Tariff Revision Opens Path For Investment, Private Funding Still Needed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s water sector still requires alternative funding schemes involving the private sector to reduce the federal government’s financial burden despite the ongoing review of water tariffs in selected states.  

F&N Projected To Post Weaker 4Q FY2025 Due To Thailand-Cambodia Clashes - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) to post flattish quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) results in its fourth quarter ending Sept 30, 2025 (4Q FY2025).

CIMB Securities Upgrades Westports To Buy On Stronger 2H 2025 Results Projection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has upgraded Westports Holdings Bhd to “Buy” from “Hold” driven by higher container revenue following Port Klang’s new tariff implementation and higher transhipment volumes on the back of new services.

CIMB Securities Expects Chinese Glove Makers To Shift Production To ASEAN Region Upon Revised US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the revised United States tariff rates for glove-producing countries will prompt Chinese glove makers to shift production to the ASEAN region, particularly Indonesia.

Kenanga, CIMB Maintain ‘Buy’ On Yinson After US$600 Mln Vietnam Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd and CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd have reiterated their “Buy” calls on Yinson Holdings Bhd after it secured a contract worth around US$600 million to provide and charter a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel in Vietnam. (US$1=RM4.21).

TNB Shares Slip At Mid-morning After RM840.1 Mln IRB Tax Notice

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) shares slip at mid-morning trading after receiving a notice seeking an additional RM840.1 million in assessment for 2022 from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

CIMB: National Semiconductor Strategy Gains Investor And Regional Backing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) to continue gaining traction among investors, institutions, and regional stakeholders.