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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained a 'market perform' call on Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAUTO), citing strong near-term earnings visibility.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) is maintaining its 2025 manufacturing growth forecast for Malaysia at 3.9 per cent, down from 4.3 per cent last year, citing a cautious outlook for external trade.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction in United States (US) import tariffs on Malaysian goods from 25 per cent to 19 per cent is expected to provide a timely boost for Malaysia’s export-oriented manufacturers, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The targeted fiscal measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday are anticipated to enhance near-term consumption, especially for essential goods and household items, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s healthcare sector is expected to remain on a steady growth path, backed by rising affluence and an ageing population, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects only minimal direct impact from the US tariffs threat for Scientex Bhd as the group has a manufacturing plant in the United States, making its exports to the US below five per cent of its total revenue.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves rose by US$0.9 billion in May 2025, lifted by sustained foreign capital inflows, with ringgit reserves reaching a nine-month high, said Kenanga Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to rise 15 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in May 2025 to 2.15 million tonnes, driven by higher output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Keyfield International Bhd’s daily charter rate (DCR) in the local offshore support vessel (OSV) market to remain stable or slightly lower year-on-year, supported by tight supply and rising demand despite global macroeconomic challenges.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive versus the US dollar, trading at a range of 4.42-4.45, barring surprises, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).