KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losing streak for a fourth consecutive session, closing lower on Thursday amid continued broad-based selling that weighed on market sentiment, an analyst said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slid 9.23 points or 0.57 per cent to 1,585.96 from Wednesday's close of 1,595.19. The benchmark index opened 3.61 points lower at 1,591.58 and fluctuated between an intraday low of 1,583.66 and a high of 1,592.89 throughout the day. Market breadth remained negative with losers thumping gainers 799 to 318, while 476 counters were unchanged, 1,181 untraded and 13 suspended. Turnover climbed to 3.06 billion units valued at RM2.56 billion compared with yesterday’s 2.90 billion units valued at RM2.33 billion.
Key Highlights
- Markets Mixed: Global indices show varied movements; Bitcoin reached record highs of $99,121 before retreating.
- Economic Focus: Malaysia is aligning its real economy and capital markets to drive inclusive growth, with 5.2% GDP growth over the first three quarters.
Top News
Sunway Construction Group (SUNCON)
- Profit Surge: 3Q net profit rose 32.71% to RM46.47 million, fueled by the accelerated progress of data center projects.
- Revenue Growth: Up 28.48% to RM865.33 million, compared to RM673.51 million in the same period last year.
- Dividend: Declared a 2.5 sen per share interim dividend, payable on Dec 26.
Other Stocks to Watch
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing (PETRONM)
- Profit Plunge: Net profit dropped 94.3% to RM4.63 million due to lower fuel demand after the diesel subsidy introduction. Revenue declined 21.4% to RM3.81 billion.
Dayang Enterprise (DAYANG)
- Record Profit: 3Q net profit soared 76.67% to RM134.94 million, driven by higher vessel utilization and daily rent. Revenue climbed 30.48% to RM448.51 million.
UEM Sunrise (UEMS)
- Profit Growth: Net profit for 3QFY2024 rose to RM23 million, driven by non-strategic land sales in Johor. Revenue increased 18.24% to RM369.33 million.
Malaysia Airports (MFCB)
- Renewable Energy Boost: Net profit grew 13.8% to RM116.64 million, with revenue up 16.1% to RM372 million due to renewable energy and resource segments.
Oriental Holdings (ORIENT)
- Profit Dip: Net profit plummeted 70.12% to RM88.87 million due to the absence of prior year’s one-off gains. Revenue rose 20.72%, driven by strong Honda Civic sales.
Economic and Policy Updates
Malaysia Reinvents Economic Framework
- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan emphasized aligning capital markets with the real economy to ensure equitable growth.
- 46 new IPOs reflect a robust market pipeline.
Global Financial Architecture Reform
- Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim proposed WTO and IMF reforms to counter rising protectionism and support free trade for smaller nations.
Summary
Sunway’s impressive profit growth underscores the increasing significance of data center projects in Malaysia’s economic landscape. Meanwhile, reforms in the global financial architecture and Malaysia’s focus on equitable growth signal the country’s strategic push for sustained development
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