Greater use of AI stands RHB Bank in good stead: RHB Bank Bhd's operating efficiency is expected to improve, supported by cost savings progressing ahead of ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/11/04/greater-use-of-ai-stands-rhb-bank-in-good-stead
Budget aids sustainability, climate agenda: Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia's sustainability policy direction across decarbonisation, climate resilience and ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/10/14/budget-aids-sustainability-climate-agenda
Penang, Johor tech players bracing for a surge in demand: PETALING JAYA: Technology companies in Penang and Johor recently met by Kenanga Research are gearing up ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/10/05/penang-johor-tech-players-bracing-for-a-surge-in-demand
Cashku partners Kenanga Investors to offer funds from RM10: KUALA LUMPUR: Digital wealth platform Cashku has entered into a distribution partnership with Kenanga ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/09/30/cashku-partners-kenanga-investors-to-offer-funds-from-rm10
Luno Malaysia, Halogen Capital and Kenanga Investors explore ringgit-backed stablecoin for fund settlement
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/09/25/luno-malaysia-halogen-capital-and-kenanga-investors-explore-ringgit-backed-stablecoin-for-fund-settlement
Alliance Bank stays stable: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd's dividend outlook is likely to remain intact, according to Kenanga Research.
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/09/25/alliance-bankstays-stable
Secondary market deals point to Keyfield upside: PETALING JAYA: Keyfield International Bhd's offshore support vessel (OSV) fleet could be worth significantly ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/09/21/secondary-market-deals-point-to-keyfield-upside
Telcos face cautious outlook as 5G risks remain: PETALING JAYA: The outlook for Malaysia's telecommunications sector remains neutral, with regulatory ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/09/15/telcos-face-cautious-outlook-as-5g-risks-remain
Kenanga IB offers world's first Hang Seng Biotech Index structured warrants: KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has announced the world's first structured ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/09/11/kenanga-ib-offers-world039s-first-hang-seng-biotech-index-structured-warrants
Country’s manufacturing expansion likely to continue in 3Q26: Malaysia's manufacturing sector is expected to stay in expansion territory through the third ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/09/02/countrys-manufacturing-expansion-likely-to-continue-in-3q26
National brands gain share as others slide: Malaysia's automotive sector is expected to maintain its resilience through the rest of 2026 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/20/national-brands-gain-share-as-others-slide
Current account likely to stay in surplus mode: PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research expects Malaysia's current account to stay firmly in surplus as it retains the ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/18/current-account-likely-to-stay-in-surplus-mode
Postal business turnaround key to Pos Malaysia performance: PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research expects the re-rating catalysts for Pos Malaysia Bhd moving forward ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/18/postal-business-turnaround-key-to-pos-malaysia-performance
NEEAP 2.0 to spur energy-efficiency spending: PETALING JAYA: The country's new energy-efficiency push is set to create a new pool of mandatory spending ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/18/neeap-20-to-spur-energy-efficiency-spending
BNM expected to keep OPR at 2.75% in 2026, ringgit likely to stay firm: PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to hold rates as inflation remains ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/11/bnm-expected-to-keep-opr-at-275-in-2026-ringgit-likely-to-stay-firm
Positive outlook for F&N on robust demand for essential food products: PETALING JAYA: Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's (F&N) dairy farm losses have likely ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/04/positive-outlook-for-fn-on-robust-demand-for-essential-food-products
AmBank capital release to drive dividend appeal: PETALING JAYA: AMMB Holdings Bhd's (AmBank) potential RM2.1bil excess capital release is expected to place ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/04/ambank-capital-release-to-drive-dividend-appeal
Nestle Malaysia share price soars following higher 2Q result: KUALA LUMPUR: Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd's share price rose after its net profit for the second ...
thestar.com.my/business/2026/07/29/nestle-malaysia-share-price-soars-following-higher-2q-result
Former unit trust consultant jailed 18 months, fined RM2mil for fraud: KUALA LUMPUR: A former unit trust consultant was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/28/former-unit-trust-consultant-jailed-18-months-fined-rm2mil-for-fraud
AI data centres set for sustainable growth: PETALING JAYA: Malaysia could sustainably benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI)-supercharged data centre (DC) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/28/ai-data-centres-set-for-sustainable-growth
Auto sales to moderate, earnings outlook intact: PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research has maintained a "neutral" rating on Malaysia's automotive sector ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/20/auto-sales-to-moderate-earnings-outlook-intact
Ports’ container volume expected to grow in 2026: PETALING JAYA: Malaysian ports' container volume is likely to continue growing at a low single-digit rate ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/20/ports-container-volume-expected-to-grow-in-2026
Expensive valuations shadow healthcare: Kenanga Research has maintained its "neutral" stance on Malaysia's healthcare sector ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/16/expensive-valuations-shadow-healthcare
Optimistic outlook for building sector in 2H: The construction sector is expected to remain resilient through the second half of financial year 2026 (2H26) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/09/optimistic-outlook-for-building-sector-in-2h
Manufacturing recovery forecast to stay cautious: While Malaysia's manufacturing conditions showed a rebound in June, Kenanga Research says the recovery ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/02/manufacturing-recovery-forecast-to-stay-cautious
Tech rally to spur selective bets: Investors will likely become more selective and disciplined after the recent strong rally, says Kenanga Research.
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/18/tech-rally-to-spur-selective-bets
Ports and logistics benefit from trade growth but face rising costs: While ports and logistics operators are benefiting from stronger trade flows and booming ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/10/ports-and-logistics-benefit-from-trade-growth-but-face-rising-costs
Automakers shift focus to premium lines: Automakers are already working around the discounting competition in the local automotive industry by focusing on other ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/10/automakers-shift-focus-to-premium-lines
Banks still well-buffered despite cooling deposits: The banking system's loans continued to expand at a steady pace in April 2026, rising 5 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/05/banks-still-well-buffered-despite-cooling-deposits
First-quarter earnings exceed expectations: A high proportion of companies met or exceeded earnings expectations in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/04/first-quarter-earnings-exceed-expectations
AMMB reaffirms dividend target for FY27: PETALING JAYA: AMMB Holdings Bhd's (AmBank) outlook for the rest of the year remains positive despite the ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/02/ammb-reaffirms-dividend-target-for-fy27
Bank partnerships a boon for Takaful Malaysia: PETALING JAYA: Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd is expected to continue benefiting from the company's ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/02/bank-partnerships-a-boon-for-takaful-malaysia
Pos Malaysia confronts digital age challenges amid reduced volumes: Pos Malaysia Bhd faces a challenging operating environment, caused by several structural and ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/05/20/pos-malaysia-confronts-digital-age-challenges-amid-reduced-volumes
Sunway Healthcare poised for profit growth: Kenanga Research has initiated coverage on Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd (SHH) with a "market perform" ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/05/06/sunway-healthcare-poised-for-profit-growth
Utilities sector set for multi-year upcycle: PETALING JAYA: The power sector has entered a pivotal electrification era, driven by a structural shift from ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/28/utilities-sector-set-for-multi-year-upcycle
IJM fast-tracks value-unlocking plan: After dragging its feet on asset unlocking, IJM Corp Bhd is now fast-tracking the exercise following Sunway Bhd's ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/24/ijm-fast-tracks-value-unlocking-plan
Queen celebrates Hari Raya with 100 cancer fighters: JOHOR BARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, graced the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/16/queen-celebrates-hari-raya-with-100-cancer-fighters
Uncertain future as DNB stakeholder changes: Analysts remain "neutral" on the telecommunication sector amid uncertainty over the impact of the takeover ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/16/uncertain-future-as-dnb-stakeholder-changes
Demand underpins positive outlook: The utilities sector is expected to stay firmly in favour this year, underpinned by rising electricity demand.
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/08/demand-underpins-positive-outlook
FBM KLCI steady amid Middle East tensions: Kenanga Research believes the benchmark FBM KLCI is trading fairly at around the 1,690-point level now ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/02/fbm-klci-steady-amid-middle-east-tensions
LSS6, lower costs to catalyse RE rollout: PETALING JAYA: A combination of moderating solar module prices and the rollout of the large-scale solar 6 (LSS6) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/31/lss6-lower-costs-to-catalyse-rerollout
Ringgit expected to move into the 3.93-3.98 range against the US dollar on oil price watch from Monday (March 16)
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/03/15/ringgit-expected-to-move-into-the-393-398-range-against-the-us-dollar-on-oil-price-watch-from-monday-march-16
EV adoption gains momentum in auto sector: The automotive sector's earnings delivery saw a strong recovery boost from robust year-end sales promotions in ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/13/ev-adoption-gains-momentum-in-auto-sector
Carbon tax looms over high-emission sectors: Malaysia's planned carbon tax is moving from being just a plan to becoming an imminent reality for many ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/12/carbon-tax-looms-over-high-emission-sectors
Bank Negara international reserves hit 11-year high on forex, gold gains: KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)'s international reserves hit US$128 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/09/bank-negara-international-reserves-hit-11-year-high-on-forex-gold-gains
Middle East developments, US economic data to guide ringgit's direction from Monday (March 9)
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/03/08/middle-east-developments-us-economic-data-to-guide-ringgit039s-direction--from-monday-march-9
Pos Malaysia banking on USO compensation: Pos Malaysia Bhd, which has been in the red since the financial year ended Dec 31, 2019 (FY19) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/25/pos-malaysia-banking-on-uso-compensation
Plastics sector poised for strategic consolidation: PETALING JAYA: The manufacturing sector in China has been undergoing rapid transformation amidst weaker ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/16/plastics-sector-poised-for-strategic-consolidation
Ringgit to trade broadly this week : PETALING JAYA: The ringgit is likely to trade broadly around the 3.90 level against the US dollar this week ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/16/ringgit-to-trade-broadly-this-week
Ringgit set to trade higher from Monday (Feb 16) and remain around RM3.90 on strong growth momentum
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/15/ringgit-set-to-trade-higher-from-monday-feb-16-and-remain-around-rm390-on-strong-growth-momentum
Uneven foreign recovery offers chance to pick up quality stocks: PETALING JAYA: Foreign shareholder recovery, which has yet to become broad-based ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/10/uneven-foreign-recovery-offers-chance-to-pick-up-quality-stocks
Kenanga IB foresees FBM KLCI to hit 1,840 mark this year: KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) foresees the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/09/kenanga-ib-foresees-fbm-klci-to-hit-1840-mark-this-year
Arbitration gap widens for IJM shares on volatility: PETALING JAYA: Shareholders of construction and property outfit IJM Corp Bhd should hold on to their shares ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/01/27/arbitration-gap-widens-for-ijm-shares-on-volatility
Kenanga Investment revises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%: KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd today revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/01/16/kenanga-investment-revises-2026-gdp-growth-forecast-to-45
Data centres underpin earnings for power companies : PETALING JAYA: The rapid development of data centres in Malaysia is powering the utilities sector locally ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/01/12/data-centres-underpin-earnings-for-power-companies
Medical tourism drive to benefit players: Analysts expect both domestic and international patient throughput to continue growing while revenue intensity improves ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/01/08/medical-tourism-drive-to-benefit-players
Potential for petrochemical prices to see short-term upside this year: KUALA LUMPUR: Petrochemical prices in 2026 may enter a short-term bull cycle despite a ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/01/06/potential-for-petrochemical-prices-to-see-short-term-upside-this-year
Renewable energy sector to surge in 1Q26: PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research expects Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector to enter an especially active ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/01/05/renewable-energy-sector-to-surge-in-1q26
Ringgit set for steady medium-term gains: While episodic global volatility may introduce temporary swings, the combination of policy credibility ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/25/ringgit-set-for-steady-medium-term-gains
Malaysia’s GDP growth seen moderating to 4.2% in 2026, says Kenanga Research: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/23/malaysias-gdp-growth-seen-moderating-to-42-in-2026-says-kenanga-research
AEON Credit targets 12% ROE: PETALING JAYA: AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd'd annualised nine months of financial year ending Feb 28, 2026 (9M26) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/22/aeon-credit-targets-12-roe
CTOS prospects intact on product development pipeline: PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research has cut credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Bhd's forecast earnings ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/22/ctos-prospects-intact-on-product-development-pipeline
Tech upswing expected to persist: PETALING JAYA: The technology sector is still looking bright, supported by a global semiconductor upcycle and a resilient ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/22/tech-upswing-expected-to-persist
Petrochemical sector set for recovery next year: Upstream oil and gas (O&G) services companies are cautiously optimistic going into financial year 2026 (FY26) ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/10/petrochemical-sector-set-for-recovery-next-year
Forward-buying interest to support demand: PETALING JAYA: Automotive sales momentum is expected to be sustained as forward-buying interest ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/09/forward-buying-interest-to-support-demand
Apex Healthcare minority shareholders advised to accept takeover bid: PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has recommended that minority ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/09/apex-healthcare-minority-shareholders-advised-to-accept-takeover-bid
Supply tightness in edible oils to persist into 2026: PETALING JAYA: Kenanga Research remains neutral on the plantation sector as there are no strong upside ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/09/supply-tightness-in-edible-oils-to-persist-into-2026
Ringgit seen to trade within RM4.12-RM4.14 next week: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to hold steady within RM4.12 to RM4.14 next week as traders and ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/29/ringgit-seen-to-trade-within-rm412-rm414-next-week
Ringgit likely to stay within the 4.10-4.15 range this week, supported by Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic fundamentals
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/11/16/ringgit-likely-to-stay-within-the-410-415-range-this-week-supported-by-malaysias-resilient-macroeconomic-fundamentals
Plastic packaging firms face subdued demand: Order recovery visibility remains cloudy amid subdued external demand and cautious client replenishment for the ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/31/plastic-packaging-firms-face-subdued-demand
Time’s retail, enterprise segments to drive growth: Time dotCom Bhd is expected to sustain its earnings growth over the near to medium term ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/17/times-retail-enterprise-segments-to-drive-growth
International reserves at 11-year high: Bank Negara Malaysia's international reserves climbed US$900mil or 0.8% month-on-month (m-o-m) to US$123 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/international-reserves-at-11-year-high
Cost, policy challenges key for consumer sector: A re-rating of the consumer sector will hinge on a more evident pick-up in real consumer spending and better ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/08/cost-policy-challenges-key-for-consumer-sector
Ringgit rises vs US$, other major currencies: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar and other major currencies at the opening today ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/08/ringgit-rises-vs-us-other-major-currencies
Budget 2026 likely to see record high of RM430.3bil federal govt spending, says Kenanga
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/02/budget-2026-likely-to-see-record-high-of-rm4303bil-federal-govt-spending-says-kenanga
Support for chips, E&E: Malaysia's development expenditure is set to take a turn towards high-technology investments next year ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/01/support-for-chips-ee