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- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - 1H26 Strategy: Fired Up For A Risk-On Re-Acceleration
1H26 Strategy: Fired Up For A Risk-On Re-Acceleration Highlights We expect Malaysian equities to fire up for outperformance in 2026 after a muted and defensive-driven 2025, fuelled primarily by a confluence of pre- GE domestic liquidity, the ringgit’s appreciation, and corporate earnings growth recovery. Externally, easing geopolitical tensions and accommodative monetary policy backdrop should keep risk-asset sentiment buoyant while domestically, a firmer ringgit, and follow-through buying o...
- Alden Gabriel Lam
- Benjaphol Suthwanish
- Claire Wang Kelai
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Jo Yee Ng
- Jonathan Koh
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Malaysia Research Team
- Ming San Soong
- Tanapon Cholkadidamrongkul
- Tanaporn Visaruthaphong
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
- Willinoy Sitorus
- Ziv Ang Sze Champ
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Greater China Company Update | Baidu (9888 HK/BUY/HK$146.60/Target: HK$166.00) We are optimistic on Baidu as the Kunlunxin spin-off could help unlock financial value for Baidu and strengthen its AI ecosystem. Baidu announced that on 1 Jan 26, Kunlunxin applied for a listing on the HK Stock Exchange. Following the spin-off, Kunlunxin will remain a consolidated subsidiary, with Baidu retaining a controlling 59% stake. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of HK$166.00 (US$185.00). Company ...
U11 UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD. (SINGAPORE)
5347 TENAGA NASIONAL BHD
O39 OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED
PTTGC PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LTD
ASII PT ASTRA INTERNATIONAL TBK
2899 ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO. LTD. CLASS H
GAM GAMUDA BHD
FNH FRASER & NEAVE HOLDINGS BHD
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
HLBK HONG LEONG BANK BERHAD
IGBREIT IGB REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT T
SWB SUNWAY BHD
SREIT SUNWAY REAL ESTATE INVESTMEN
AXRB AXIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
KLCCSS KLCCP STAPLED GROUP
09888 BAIDU INC
ITC I-TAIL CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
CMMT CAPITALAND MALAYSIA TRUST
PREIT PAVILION REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
PEKAT PEKAT GROUP BHD
SDG SD GUTHRIE BHD
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - 1H26 Strategy: Fired Up For Outperformance
1H26 Strategy: Fired Up For Outperformance Highlights Malaysian equities are fired up for outperformance in 2026, fuelled primarily by pre-GE domestic liquidity, the ringgit’s appreciation, and a corporate earnings growth recovery. Externally, we foresee cooling tensions over global trade and geopolitics (amid a doveish US monetary policy). We introduce our end-26 FBMKLCI target of 1,760. The index could potentially peak at the 1,800 level before the market turns risk-off towards year-end,...
- Andrew Agita Buntoro
- Bella Lu Yifei
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Heidi Mo Jinghui
- John Cheong Ming Chern
- Kai Jie Tang
- Ken Lee
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
- Wei Xiang Ku
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Friday, December 05, 2025
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile We expect China’s vehicle wholesale shipment to grow 4.9% to 35.7m units in 2026, with EV shipments surging 22.9% and exports rising 20.8%. The anti-involution policy and subsidy rollback will curb overall sales growth but improve OEM margins by banning price wars, while auto parts suppliers regain bargaining power. Key 2026 investment themes include ADAS, humanoid robotics, eVTOL and recovery of lithium carbonate prices. Maintain MARKET WEIGH...
GRU GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS LIMITED
5347 TENAGA NASIONAL BHD
EGH EUREKA GROUP HOLDINGS
M3I MINTH GROUP LIMITED
002340 GEM CO. LTD. CLASS A
5Z0 ZHONGSHENG GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
01316 NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED
002709 GUANGZHOU TINCI MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD CLASS A
601689 NINGBO TUOPU GROUP CO. LTD. CLASS A
01585 YADEA GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
2333 GREAT WALL MOTOR CO. LTD. CLASS H
1211 BYD COMPANY LIMITED CLASS H
2338 WEICHAI POWER CO. LTD. CLASS H
02238 GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO. LTD. CLASS H
GAM GAMUDA BHD
VSI V.S. INDUSTRY BERHAD
FNH FRASER & NEAVE HOLDINGS BHD
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
HLBK HONG LEONG BANK BERHAD
SWB SUNWAY BHD
BRC BRC ASIA LTD
1772 GANFENG LITHIUM CO. LTD. CLASS H
300750 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. CLASS A
3606 FUYAO GLASS INDUSTRY GROUP CO LTD-H
603305 NINGBO XUSHENG AUTO TECHNOLOGY (A)
002920 HUIZHOU DESAY SV AUTOMOTIVE CO LTD
Z29 029 GROUP SE
02015 LI AUTO INC
600699 JOYSON ELECTRONICS CORP
PEKAT PEKAT GROUP BHD
SDG SD GUTHRIE BHD
KETR IJ KETROSDEN TRIASMITRA (KETR IJ)
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - 3Q25 Results Wrap-up: Improvement In Market Breadth And Out...
3Q25 Results Wrap-up: Improvement In Market Breadth And Outlook Highlights The substantial improvements in market earnings breadth in the 3Q25 results season reinforce our view of improving corporate earnings momentum in 2026. Companies which topped dividend expectations were amply rewarded, eg TIME.com and CIMB. Strategy: Remain risk-on. Year-end window dressing could modestly propel the FBMKLCI to exceed our end-25 FBMKLCI target of 1,640. Top picks: Fraser & Neave Holdings, Hong Leong...
- Audrey Celia
- Damon Shen
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Ejann Hiew
- Heidi Mo Jinghui
- Jieqi Liu
- Kitpon Praipaisarnkit
- Krit Tanarattananon
- Malaysia Research Team
- Shirley Wang Xueyi
- Stella Guo Yuting
- Suryaputra Wijaksana
- Thailand Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Greater China Sector Update | China Property Demand stayed weak in Nov 25, with new-home sales in 28 cities down 42% yoy and second hand home prices in most cities falling. Land auctions in Shanghai and Hangzhou cooled, with most plots near reserve prices. We maintain UNDERWEIGHT on China property, with CR Land as our top pick for its consistent earnings outperformance. Sector Update | Macau Gaming Macau’s Nov 25 GGR reached MOP 21.1b, down 12% mom but up 14% yoy, and recovering to 92% o...
KTC KRUNGTHAI CARD PCL
00688 CHINA OVERSEAS LAND & INVESTMENT LIMITED
01109 CHINA RESOURCES LAND LIMITED
SCNR SUNAC CHINA HOLDINGS LTD.
RLF LONGFOR GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
IVL INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC CO. LTD.
JPFA JAPFA COMFEED INDONESIA
GFPT GFPT
ADVANC ADVANCED INFO SERVICE PUBLIC CO. LTD.
00027 GALAXY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LIMITED
5347 TENAGA NASIONAL BHD
MINT MINOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CO. LTD.
599A SANDS CHINA LTD.
AOT AIRPORTS OF THAILAND PUBLIC CO. LTD.
KPJ KPJ HEALTHCARE BERHAD
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
HLBK HONG LEONG BANK BERHAD
PEP PPB GROUP BERHAD
BAUTO BERMAZ AUTO BHD
RATCH RATCH GROUP PUBLIC CO. LTD.
SWB SUNWAY BHD
1368 XTEP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS
SCGP SCG PACKAGING PCL
OR PTT OIL AND RETAIL BUSINESS PUBLIC CO LIMITED
PEKAT PEKAT GROUP BHD
ECOSHOP MK ECO-SHOP MARKETING BHD
ASL SP ASL MARINE (ASL SP)
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Wei Xiang Ku
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings (PMAH MK) - 3Q25: Within Expectations; ...
3Q25: Within Expectations; Strong 4Q25 Anticipated Highlights Press Metal’s results are within expectations, backed by strong aluminium prices with relatively low alumina cost. We expect a sequentially stronger 4Q25, driven by further strengthening in aluminium prices following the Fed’s rate cut in Sep 25, alongside lower alumina costs. We foresee aluminium prices continuing to trend higher, supported by ongoing supply tightness and a favourable monetary policy environment. We upgrade o...
- Audrey Celia
- Bella Lu Yifei
- Benjaphol Suthwanish
- Carol Dou Xiao Qin
- Colin Lee
- Damon Shen
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Ejann Hiew
- Gigi Cheuk
- Heidi Mo Jinghui
- Jack Goh Tooan Orng
- Jieqi Liu
- John Cheong Ming Chern
- Johnny Yum Chung Man
- Joyce Chu
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Kate Luang
- Ken Lee
- Ming San Soong
- Sunny Chen
- Wei Xiang Ku
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Friday, November 21, 2025
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile The phasing out of subsidies has hammered auto sales. PV sales fell 14% yoy, and PEV sales edged up 1-2% yoy during 1-16 Nov 25. Subsidies are likely to continue into 2026 at reduced levels. We expect PV and EV sales to grow 4.9% and over 20%, driven by exports. Tighter regulatory oversight amid rising safety concerns should benefit OEMs such as Geely and Great Wall. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Top BUYs: CATL and Geely. Top SELLs: BYD and Li Auto. Company Re...
00823 LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
01093 CSPC PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP LIMITED
01109 CHINA RESOURCES LAND LIMITED
AMRT SUMBER ALFARIA TRIJAYA TBK PT
MINT MINOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CO. LTD.
SCGB SUNWAY CONSTRUCTION GROUP BH
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
2633 JACOBSON PHARMA CORP LTD
CSSC CHINA SUNSINE CHEMICAL HOLDINGS LTD
09999 NETEASE INC
PTTOR PTT OIL AND RETAIL
02161 JBM (HEALTHCARE) LTD
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - Budget 2026: The People’s Budget
Budget 2026: The People’s Budget Highlights While the Fourth MADANI Budget, themed “The People’s Budget”, is broadly market-neutral as anticipated. Its expansionary stance anchored by tighter fiscal discipline provides a more resilient buffer against external uncertainties. Key highlights include marginally higher development expenditure, a stronger boost to high-value industries, continued cash assistance, Visit Malaysia Year 2026 handouts, higher sin taxes, the introduction of a carbon tax...
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - Budget 2026 Preview: Elevation, Empowerment And Reformation
Budget 2026 Preview: Elevation, Empowerment And Reformation Highlights As the first budget under the 13MP (to be tabled on 10 October), Budget 2026 is expected to be market-neutral but expansionary, and to anchor on two key pillars – empowering Malaysia’s economy and elevating the rakyat’s wellbeing through structural reforms. While indirect tax measures alongside a more targeted subsidy framework could be introduced/reiterated, its pro-growth, pro-FDI and pro-ESG orientation that drives a n...
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - 2Q25 Results Wrap-up: A Steadier 2H25 Expected
2Q25 Results Wrap-up: A Steadier 2H25 Expected As feared, the 2Q25 results season remained underwhelming which we attribute to the US’ highly disruptive trade policies as well as soft domestic consumption. Accordingly, we trim our bottom-up 2025-26 forecasts by 2.8%/2.6% respectively. Nevertheless, with the worst of the US trade policy threats behind us (and factoring in hopes that the Trump administration’s trade policies could be at least partially reversed), we raise our end-25 FBMKLCI target...
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Wei Xiang Ku
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings (PMAH MK) - 2Q25: Within Expectations; ...
2Q25: Within Expectations; Expect Stronger 2H With New Alumina Expansion 1H25 results came in within expectations with earnings mainly driven by higher all-in aluminium prices. We expect a stronger 2H25 with the additional 1m tonnes of alumina capacity from its associate. PMETAL remains committed to long-term vertical growth via: a) developing a new alumina refinery in Indonesia (KAN) to strengthen supply integration, and b) expanding VAP production to enhance margins and profitability. Maintain...
- Bella Lu Yifei
- Benjaphol Suthwanish
- Chong Lee Len
- Colin Lee
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Ejann Hiew
- Gigi Cheuk
- Jack Goh Tooan Orng
- Jack Lai Yuan Khai
- Johnny Yum Chung Man
- Julia Pan Mengyao
- Kasemsun Koonnara
- Kate Luang
- Ken Lee
- Kenny Yong Hui Lim
- Ming San Soong
- Posmarito Pakpahan
- Roy Chen Chengzhi
- Shirley Wang Xueyi
- Stella Guo Yuting
- Wei Xiang Ku
- Willinoy Sitorus
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Friday, August 22, 2025
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile: Weekly: YOY PV sales growth turns positive on price cuts. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely and Tuopu. Results AAC Technologies (2018 HK/BUY/HK$43.72/Target: HK$57.70): 1H25: Margins miss due to transition period; meaningful recovery in 2H25. Maintain BUY. AIA Group (1299 HK/BUY/HK$73.45/Target: HK$91.00): 1H25: In-line VONB growth; strong OPAT beat. EVE Energy (300014 HK/HOLD/ Rmb48.07/Target: Rmb50.00): 2Q25: Earnings miss due to lowe...
01299 AIA GROUP LIMITED
A2XN AAC TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS INC.
VST HOLDINGS LTD.
SATS SP SATS LTD.
MAXIS MAXIS BHD
SCGB SUNWAY CONSTRUCTION GROUP BH
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
OR PTT OIL AND RETAIL BUSINESS PUBLIC CO LIMITED
01024 KUAISHOU TECHNOLOGY CLASS B
9896 MINISO GROUP HOLDING LTD
STECON STECON GROUP PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - Winners/Losers Of China’s Anti-Involution Policy
Winners/Losers Of China’s Anti-Involution Policy While still in early days, the recent momentum in China’s anti-involution policy/ movement to curb excessive domestic competition should create winners and losers among Bursa-listed companies. This policy, which should lead to more rational pricing within China’s ultra-competitive sectors, should benefit selected Malaysian companies which export to have associates or subsidiaries in China. Losers could include some China-dependent importers (eg so...
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Wei Xiang Ku
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings (PMAH MK) - Ongoing Supply Constraints ...
Ongoing Supply Constraints And Falling Raw Material Costs To Fuel 2025 Growth While aluminium demand is likely to remain subdued in the near term, we foresee supply disruptions due to China’s production cap, the removal of VAT rebates and US tariffs. Key growth drivers for PMETAL in 2025 include: a) the commencement of new alumina refineries in Indonesia (Nanshan Aluminium), b) lower alumina input costs, c) the expansion of VAP volume, and d) the ongoing supply constraints in aluminium productio...
- Benjaphol Suthwanish
- Benyamin Mikael
- Claire Wang Kelai
- Damon Shen
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Jieqi Liu
- Kasemsun Koonnara
- Kitpon Praipaisarnkit
- Krit Tanarattananon
- Roy Chen Chengzhi
- Thailand Research Team
- Tham Mun Hon
- Wei Xiang Ku
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
GREATER CHINA Economics Economic Activity Mixed bag for May. Sector Property Property market weakens further in May 25, with diverging city-tier performance. INDONESIA Initiate Coverage Bumi Resources Minerals (BRMS IJ/BUY/Rp454/Target: Rp610) Soaring to new heights; initiate coverage with BUY. MALAYSIA Update Press Metal ...
ORI ORIGIN PROPERTY
00688 CHINA OVERSEAS LAND & INVESTMENT LIMITED
01109 CHINA RESOURCES LAND LIMITED
QH QUALITY HOUSES
SCNR SUNAC CHINA HOLDINGS LTD.
RLF LONGFOR GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
SPALI SUPALAI PCL
C6L SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD.
BH BUMRUNGRAD HOSPITAL PUBLIC CO. LTD.
PTTEP PTT EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION PLC
AP AP THAILAND
CHG CHULARAT HOSPITAL
AOT AIRPORTS OF THAILAND PUBLIC CO. LTD.
LPN LPN DEVELOPMENT PCL
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
PSH PRUKSA HOLDING PCL
BRMS IJ BUMI RESOURCES MINERALS
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Wei Xiang Ku
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings (PMAH MK) - 1Q25: Within Expectations; ...
1Q25: Within Expectations; Expect Stronger 2H With New Alumina Expansion While 1Q25 earnings accounted for 23% of our full-year estimates, we expect a stronger 2H25 with the additional 1m tonnes of alumina capacity from its associate. PMETAL remains committed to long-term vertical growth via: a) developing a new alumina refinery in Indonesia (PT KAN) to strengthen supply integration; b) the listing of Nanshan to secure funding for further capacity expansion; and c) expanding VAP production to en...
- Bella Lu Yifei
- Chong Lee Len
- Colin Lee
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Ejann Hiew
- Jo Yee Ng
- Johnny Yum Chung Man
- Kasemsun Koonnara
- Ken Lee
- Kitpon Praipaisarnkit
- Lester Siew
- Llelleythan Tan Tan
- Paula Ruth
- Wei Xiang Ku
Regional Morning Meeting Notes: Friday, May 23, 2025
GREATER CHINA Sector Automobile Weekly: PEV sales dip slightly wow. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: BYD, Geely and XPeng. Results Lenovo Group (992 HK/BUY/HK$9.57/Target: HK$12.10) 4QFY25: Core business is solid, but bottom line impacted by non-core items. Update Shenzhou International Group Holdings (2313 HK/BUY/HK$56.90/Target: HK$85.60) Expect unchanged 10% order volume growth for 2025;...
300014 EVE ENERGY CO. LTD. CLASS A
CK CH. KARNCHANG PCL
GRU GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS LIMITED
00992 LENOVO GROUP LIMITED
EGH EUREKA GROUP HOLDINGS
Z74 SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
M3I MINTH GROUP LIMITED
002340 GEM CO. LTD. CLASS A
5Z0 ZHONGSHENG GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
ERAA ERAJAYA SWASEMBADA
01316 NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED
002709 GUANGZHOU TINCI MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD CLASS A
601689 NINGBO TUOPU GROUP CO. LTD. CLASS A
01585 YADEA GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
2333 GREAT WALL MOTOR CO. LTD. CLASS H
1211 BYD COMPANY LIMITED CLASS H
2338 WEICHAI POWER CO. LTD. CLASS H
01810 XIAOMI CORP. CLASS B
02238 GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP CO. LTD. CLASS H
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
KLK KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BHD
SWB SUNWAY BHD
1772 GANFENG LITHIUM CO. LTD. CLASS H
300750 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. CLASS A
3606 FUYAO GLASS INDUSTRY GROUP CO LTD-H
603305 NINGBO XUSHENG AUTO TECHNOLOGY (A)
002920 HUIZHOU DESAY SV AUTOMOTIVE CO LTD
CDB CELCOMDIGI BHD
Z29 029 GROUP SE
02015 LI AUTO INC
600699 JOYSON ELECTRONICS CORP
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Malaysia Research Team
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
Strategy - Opportunities In A Ringgit Resurgence Environment
Opportunities In A Ringgit Resurgence Environment The sharp ringgit appreciation driven by de-dollarisation and thus a broader reallocation of capital toward emerging market currencies support our view of a moderate upside for Malaysian equities. Key beneficiaries include importers and companies with high US dollar debt, while exporters may face margin pressure. While historical parallel suggests temporary trading opportunities, we recommend a tactical trading stance, focusing on value-driven op...
OMH OM HOLDINGS
4197 SIME DARBY BHD.
7160 PENTAMASTER CORP. BHD
5347 TENAGA NASIONAL BHD
7113 TOP GLOVE CORPORATION BHD.
7153 KOSSAN RUBBER INDUSTRIES BHD.
0097 VITROX
AXIATA AXIATA GROUP BERHAD
YNS YINSON HOLDINGS BHD
INRI INARI AMERTRON BHD
GAM GAMUDA BHD
VSI V.S. INDUSTRY BERHAD
KPJ KPJ HEALTHCARE BERHAD
MYEG MY EG SERVICES BHD
FNH FRASER & NEAVE HOLDINGS BHD
PMAH PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDIN
KLK KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BHD
HLBK HONG LEONG BANK BERHAD
BAUTO BERMAZ AUTO BHD
ECW ECO WORLD DEVELOPMENT GROUP
GENM GENTING MALAYSIA BHD
DBB DUOPHARMA BIOTECH BHD
TDC TIME DOTCOM BHD
GREATEC GREATECH TECHNOLOGY BHD
CORAZA CORAZA INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY BERHAD
CAPITALA CAPITAL A BHD
GENTMK GENTING BERHAD
PEKAT PEKAT GROUP BHD
SDG SD GUTHRIE BHD
NE NORTHEAST GROUP BHD (NE MK)
- Desmond Chong Chee Wai
- Vincent Khoo Boo Aik
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