Scomi Engineering eyes more monorail jobs - (30 Jul 2010)

RAWANG: Scomi Engineering Bhd is eyeing more monorail jobs locally and abroad as it is confident that its “package” has the competitive edge in terms of cost and turnaround time compared with its competitors.

Demand for electronics to drive PCB growth - (30 Jul 2010)

GEORGE TOWN: The rising demand for LCD/LED back-lit televisions as well as electronic industrial and medical equipment will drive the growth of printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing and the PCB assembly industry this year.

Analysts upbeat on Measat privatisation - (30 Jul 2010)

KUALA LUMPUR: Analysts are generally positive on Measat Global Bhd’s privatisation deal and likely to advise shareholders to take up the general offer by its major shareholder.

US stocks fall, Europe up, Asia mixed - (30 Jul 2010)

NEW YORK: Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss Thursday as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals.

Oil prices rise on better corporate earnings - (30 Jul 2010)

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose Thursday as better-than-expected earnings from Exxon Mobil Corp., Southwest Airlines Co. and others bolstered hope for an improving economy.

Analysts cool to PLUS move - (30 Jul 2010)

PETALING JAYA: PLUS Expressways Bhd’s proposed disposal of its entire equity interest in PT Cimanggis Cibitung Tollways (CCTW) for 57.82bil rupiah (RM20.2mil) has failed to excite or impress analysts, who note that the move would have minimal impact on the toll operator’s earnings.

Axiata jumps on unit earnings optimism - (30 Jul 2010)

Axiata Group Bhd, a Malaysian mobile phone operator, rose to a 22-month high after OSK Research Sdn Bhd said its Indonesian unit is expected to announce another “stellar” set of quarterly

RM64m boost for Kontron unit - (30 Jul 2010)

GERMAN leader in embedded computer technology Kontron AG will plough US$20 million (RM64 million) over the next five years into its Penang-based subsidiary.

The company has so far invested be

KPJ Healthcare: Buy, target price RM4.62 - (30 Jul 2010)

OSK Research has upgraded KPJ Healthcare's target price to RM4.62 (previously RM3.92) after taking into account earnings from newly-bought Sabah Medical Centre, and expectations of higher margins.

Kossan Rubber: Buy, target price RM5.10 - (30 Jul 2010)

MAYBANK Investment Bank Research maintained its recommendation and target price for Kossan Rubber, as it expects the rubber glovemaker's second quarter results to be in-line with expectations.

Wah Seong: Buy, target price RM2.90 - (30 Jul 2010)

ECM Libra Investment Research has cut Wah Seong Corp's (5142) target price by 15 per cent a

Alliance eyes 16pc return on equity - (30 Jul 2010)

Alliance Financial Group Bhd (AFG), the country's smallest banking group by assets, is aiming for a 16 per cent return on equity (ROE) within at least a year from 11 per cent now, its new chief said.

Sony back in the black in Q1 - (30 Jul 2010)

TOKYO: Japanese electronics giant Sony yesterday said it returned to the black in the fiscal first quarter thanks to strong sales in televisions, its PlayStation 3 console and computers.

Hong Kong: Index ends flat after early loss - (30 Jul 2010)

STOCKS closed flat yesterday as bargain-hunters took advantage of early losses caused by a weak Wall Street lead.

The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 2.64 points to 21,093.82.

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A New Era for Islamic Finance in Asia Pacific - Mondaq News Alerts (registration) - (29 Jul 2010)

A New Era for Islamic Finance in Asia Pacific Mondaq News Alerts (registration) ... listed on the Bursa Malaysia, as well as the establishment of commodity murabaha facility (which, due to strong investor demand, was upsized from US$50 ...

Analysts cool to PLUS move - Malaysia Star - (29 Jul 2010)

Analysts cool to PLUS move Malaysia Star PLUS told Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday the disposal, which was part of efforts to focus resources on its other businesses in Indonesia, was expected to ...

US Stocks Close Lower For Second Straight Day - (29 Jul 2010)

By Jonathan Cheng and Kristina Peterson NEW YORK (Updated)--U.S. stocks finished lower for a second consecutive day, as disappointing revenue from utilities and consumer companies pushed aside a handful of strong earnings reports Thursday, though the marke

Malaysia Shrs End +0.2%;1381 Upside Possible-MIBB - (29 Jul 2010)

[Updated] Malaysia shares end higher for fifth straight day, benchmark KLCI +0.2% at 1358.41. Local dealer says trading mixed; "some investors are obviously locking in profits but the market in general is very well-supported." Notes relatively heavy volume at 959 million shares traded. Maybank Resea

= US Stocks Pare Losses As Financials Strengthen - (29 Jul 2010)

By Kristina Peterson Of Updated NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Updated)--U.S. stocks traded in a tight range Thursday, as a handful of strong earnings reports clashed with disappointing revenue from utilities and consumer companies, though blue-chip stocks

OSK Raises New Hoong Fatt Target To MYR2.85 - (29 Jul 2010)

[Updated] STOCK CALL: OSK Research raises New Hoong Fatt (7060.KU) target to MYR2.85 from MYR2.62, maintains Buy; target revised to reflect rolling of valuation year to FY11, lower PE multiple of 6X vs 7X previously. Says auto parts maker's 2Q FY10 results within expectations, with revenue reaching

H1N1 Ayruveda Drug For Malaysian Market Soon - (29 Jul 2010)

By P.Vijian

CHENNAI, July 29 (Bernama) -- Tamil Nadu-based Ramoni Research Foundation (RRF), which claims to have discovered the Ayurveda cure for H1N1 (swine flu), now plans to promote the drug in Malaysia after tying up with a local company.

MRCB will consider setting up REIT, says CEO - (29 Jul 2010)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) will consider injecting some of its properties into a real estate investment trust (REIT) as part of the company’s growth strategy, said chief executive officer Mohamed Razeek Hussain.

Mustapa: Miti taking proactive measures to attract FDIs - (29 Jul 2010)

KUALA LUMPUR: The drop in foreign investments into Malaysia is not as bad as revealed by the Unctad World Investment Report (WIR) 2010 and changes are under way to ensure the country competes to attract high value-added investments.

Daibochi posts lower Q2 profit due to higher raw material prices - (29 Jul 2010)

PETALING JAYA: Daibochi Plastic and Packaging Industry Bhd posted a net profit of RM4.2mil in the second quarter ended June 30, 27.3% lower than RM5.8mil posted in the same period last year due to continuous uptrend in raw material prices throughout the reporting period.

Stocks: US end 4-day win streak, Europe mixed, Asia up - (29 Jul 2010)

NEW YORK: Investors cashed in some of their recent gains Wednesday after the Federal Reserve gave them more confirmation that the economic recovery is slowing.

Opportunities for SMEs in LED sector - (29 Jul 2010)

GEORGE TOWN: The light emitting diode (LED) industry now offers a variety of opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enter the business at a capital cost of as low as RM1.5mil.

Malaysian automakers eye Adelaide - (29 Jul 2010)

MELBOURNE: Representatives from vehicle producers Proton and Perodua, along with members of the Malaysian Automotive Association, have arrived in Adelaide to explore trade opportunities.

KL shares mixed at mid-day - (29 Jul 2010)

Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session mixed today as investors took cue from the downtrend in US stocks following weak economic data, dealers said.

At lunch break, the FTSE B

Proton, Perodua eye Adelaide opportunities - (29 Jul 2010)

MELBOURNE: Representatives from vehicle producers Proton and Perodua, along with members of the Malaysian Automotive Association, have arrived in Adelaide to explore trade opportunities.

Viva Home to be KL's new retail landmark - (29 Jul 2010)

THE four-storey Viva Home retail mall at Jalan Loke Yew, Kuala Lumpur, is set to change Cheras' landscape and spur new developments as well as improve the experience of shopping for your home.

US stocks fall on weak economic data - (29 Jul 2010)

NEW YORK: The US stock market swung lower Wednesday after a Federal Reserve report signaling a slowing economic recovery and news that orders for big-ticket items sank in June prompted consol

Hong Kong: Index ends above 21,000 level - (29 Jul 2010)

STOCKS rose 0.56 per cent yesterday, boosted by banking stocks following news that a planned tightening of regulations for the global industry had been watered down.

The benchmark Hang Seng

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares End Morning Session Mixed - Bernama - (28 Jul 2010)

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More measures needed to attract FDI - (28 Jul 2010)

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia for the first quarter of 2010 amounted to RM5.06bil, nearly the same amount captured for the whole of 2009, said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in a statement recently

Big inflow of foreign money into KL stocks - (28 Jul 2010)

Foreign funds were net buyers of Malaysian equities in June.

Near term upside for FBMKLCI - (28 Jul 2010)

UOB KayHian in its latest strategy report said that there should be near term upside to the FBMKLCI and small-medium cap stocks.

Yahoo Japan to use Google search tech, not Yahoo's - (28 Jul 2010)

TOKYO: Yahoo Japan Corp. will use Google technology to run its search engine and search ad delivery system, after a similar deal in the U.S. was derailed by regulators concerned about a monopoly.

LG Electronics' 2Q net profit falls 33% - (28 Jul 2010)

SEOUL: LG Electronics, a top global manufacturer of flat screen televisions and mobile handsets, said second-quarter net profit fell by a third amid a decline in sales and weaker profitability for phones.

Internet crooks craft creative counterfeiting scam - (28 Jul 2010)

SAN FRANCISCO: Think of it as one more reason not to write checks. Hackers believed to be operating out of Russia have figured out a high-tech way to carry out the decidedly low-tech crime of c

Stocks: Asia up, US mixed, European up(update) - (28 Jul 2010)

TOKYO: Most Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday as optimism from strong corporate earnings in the region and elsewhere outweighed fading U.S. consumer confidence.

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Oil falls to near US$77 in Asia Wednesday(update) - (28 Jul 2010)

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell to near US$77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a report showed U.S. crude supplies unexpectedly rose last week, suggesting demand remains weak.

American confidence falls even as corporate profits rise - (28 Jul 2010)

NEW YORK: Americans' confidence in the economy faded further in July, according to a monthly survey released Tuesday, amid job worries and skimpy wage growth.

Plan for ‘green bank’ seen as not practical - (28 Jul 2010)

PETALING JAYA: The proposal to set up a dedicated special-purpose bank in Malaysia to fund clean-energy industries is not practical at this juncture due to the complexities of such ventures, according to some industry observers.

Size not the only factor for success of REITs - (28 Jul 2010)

KUALA LUMPUR: The two major real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed on Bursa Malaysia this month - Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (SunREIT) and CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust (CMMT), may have boosted the profile of Malaysian REITs (MREITs) and capture the attention of local and foreign investors, but size does no

Steady crude oil prices spur deepwater projects in M'sia - (28 Jul 2010)

PETALING JAYA: Deepwater drilling for oil in Malaysian waters is moving into high gear with the arrival of specialised drillships in the coming months, analysts said.

Analysts say Proton-Perodua merger won’t solve woes - (28 Jul 2010)

IT may seem strange that the merger between the national car companies was initially proposed by Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) but now, it appears as if Proton Holdings Bhd is the main driver of that proposed union.

Daibochi's first half pretax profit down 7.6pc - (28 Jul 2010)

Daibochi Plastic and Packaging Industry Bhd's pre-tax profit for the first half ended June 30, 2010 fell by 7.6 per cent to RM12.1 million from RM13.1 million in the same period last year.

Lam Soon bullish on Antabax sales - (28 Jul 2010)

Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn Bhd expects good sales for its reformulated and repackaged Antabax range of anti-bacterial personal care products.

Its marketing manager, Carmen Foo, said the co

WCT a 'buy' at RM3.60: HwangDBS - (28 Jul 2010)

WCT Bhd, a Malaysian builder and property group, had its stock rating raised to “buy” from “fully valued” at HwangDBS Vickers Research Sdn Bhd to reflect higher new order wins

US stocks mixed with Dow inches up - (28 Jul 2010)

NEW YORK: The US stock market was mixed Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average inching higher for a fourth straight session of gains built on solid company earnings.

The

iPhone faces competition from Android handsets - (28 Jul 2010)

SINGAPORE: Apple's iPhone will likely dominate the high-end smartphone market in the next five years but faces strong competition from handsets using Google's Android platform, a research fir

Size not the only factor for success of REITs - Malaysia Star - (27 Jul 2010)

Size not the only factor for success of REITs Malaysia Star KUALA LUMPUR: The two major real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed on Bursa Malaysia this month - Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust ... and more »

MMHE offering seen raising up to RM1.1bil - (27 Jul 2010)

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Marine & Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd’s (MMHE) initial public offering (IPO) could potentially raise between RM854.4mil and RM1.12bil, priced in the range of RM2.09 to RM2.76 a share.

Do more to make Malaysia sexy to fund managers: Aberdeen Asset - (27 Jul 2010)

Malaysia needs to make itself interesting to attract foreign fund managers to invest here.

"We are doing the right things, but the Malaysian economy is not currently viewed as sexy compared to

Renewed optimism spurs mart to new high - (27 Jul 2010)

Dealers said that the local market along with most other markets in the region was boosted by renewed optimism over the health of the global economy after most European banks passed stress tests and t

MDV to help finance green tech ventures - (27 Jul 2010)

Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) plans to provide financing for entrepreneurs involved in green and clean technology in tandem with the government's move to promote the sector.

MDV manag

'SMEs confident and ready to invest' - (27 Jul 2010)

The HSBC's Small Business Confidence Monitor survey revealed that 42 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia are planning to increase their capital expenditure (CAPEX) i

Dow jumps on new home sales - (27 Jul 2010)

NEW YORK: US stocks extended gains Monday as sentiment was boosted by data showing a surge in new home sales and robust corporate earnings.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped

Mudajaya ready to 'cooperate fully' - (27 Jul 2010)

MUDAJAYA Group Bhd (5085) said it was not aware of the nature of complaint made against the

RHB Invest buys 30.6m Sunway REIT shares - (27 Jul 2010)

RHB Investment Bank Bhd, the appointed price stabiliser for Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust Bhd (Sunway REIT) (

RM150m business growth fund - (27 Jul 2010)

A BUSINESS growth fund of RM150 million will be set up under the 10th Malaysia Plan next year to bridge the financing gap between the early stages of commercialisation and venture capital financing fo

MMHE offering seen raising up to RM1.1bil - Malaysia Star - (26 Jul 2010)

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Positive Performance By Malaysian Market, Says FTSE Group - Bernama - (26 Jul 2010)

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BURSA MALAYSIA: Shares End Steady - Bernama - (21 Jul 2010)

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BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Likely To Be Higher Next Week - Bernama - (16 Jul 2010)

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Likely To Be Higher Next Week Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia are likely to be higher next week on the back of investor optimism over the local bourse, ... and more »

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Traded Mixed In Early Session - Bernama - (8 Jul 2010)

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Traded Mixed In Early Session Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia were mixed in early trading Friday, with key index on the positive territory lifted by ... BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares End On Positive Note Bernama Local bourse continues uptrend Malaysia Star (blog) all 20 news articles »

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Higher At Mid-day - Bernama - (7 Jul 2010)

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Higher At Mid-day Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher Thursday on steady buying momentum boosted by a strong ... and more »

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