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HLIB Expects Fiscal Deficit To Narrow To 3.8 Pct in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.

Data Centre 2.0 Transition Key Towards A Sustainable Digital Sector - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s shift towards Data Centre 2.0 is a crucial step in building a strong foundation for the country’s digital sector growth, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.

HLIB Maintains Forecast For BNM To Cut OPR To 2.75 Pct in 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained expectations for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2H 2025), if economic conditions warrant. 

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday As Profit-taking Continues

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday today due to continuing profit-taking, especially on plantation and energy stocks, said analysts. 

HLIB Expects Banking Sector's Earnings To Grow At 3.4 Pct CAGR In 2024-2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) forecasts the banking sector’s earnings to grow at a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent over the financial year of 2024-2026. 

IOIPG's Acquisition Of Scottsdale Properties A Strategic, Value-accretive Move - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) proposed acquisition of Scottsdale Properties Pte Ltd is viewed as a strategic and value-accretive move, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said. 

IHH Healthcare Shares Down After Posting Lower First Quarter Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd shares fell in the mid-morning trading session after the hospital operator posted a lower net profit in the first quarter of its 2025 financial year (1Q FY2025).

Axiata’s Shares Jump On Strong 1Q Net Profit, HLIB Upgrades To ‘Buy’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd’s shares rose in early trade after it reported more than a two-fold increase in net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).

Auto Sales To Cool In 2025 After Record High In 2024, Says HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) expects the automotive sector’s total industry volume (TIV) for 2025 to normalise down to the 750,000-unit level, after achieving a record high of 816,700 units in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened mixed on Wednesday, amid a weaker Wall Street performance overnight. 

HLIB Optimistic On Malaysia's RE Sector, Retains 'Overweight' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is optimistic about Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) sector due to its strong structural themes and positive earnings growth cycle, maintaining its ‘overweight’ call on the industry.

US-China Tariff Rollback May Delay Purchasing Decisions For Malaysian Glove Makers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The latest United States (US)-China tariff rollback will impact Malaysia’s glove makers, delaying purchasing decisions due to ongoing uncertainty, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).