M+ Global Market Wrap - 28Aug26
FBM KLCI: 1,725.88 pts (-15.84pts, -0.91%)
Despite Wall Street's positive overnight performance, the local bourse bucked the trend and closed lower today, dragged down by negative sentiment following the limit-down in ZETRIX (-30.0 sen). Market breadth was negative with 917 losers outpacing 405 gainers. Sector wise, all sectors ended lower, particularly Technology (-3.65%) and Utilities (-2.41%).
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.295 (-30.0 sen)
MAYBANK (1155): RM10.68 (+6.0 sen)
TANCO (2429): RM0.185 (-2.0 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
UTDPLT (2089): RM31.94 (+66.0 sen)
SPRITZER (7103): RM3.55 (+33.0 sen)
MBMR (5983): RM5.30 (+26.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
NESTLE (4707): RM100.10 (-290.0 sen)
MPI (3867): RM41.56 (-126.0 sen)
MISC (3816): RM7.92 (-56.0 sen)
Volume: 5.06 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.43 bn)
Value: RM6.51 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.06 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️405 ⬇️917
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,816 (+RM72, +1.50%)
Dow Futures: 53,688 pts (+67 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
FBM KLCI: 1,725.88 pts (-15.84pts, -0.91%)
Despite Wall Street's positive overnight performance, the local bourse bucked the trend and closed lower today, dragged down by negative sentiment following the limit-down in ZETRIX (-30.0 sen). Market breadth was negative with 917 losers outpacing 405 gainers. Sector wise, all sectors ended lower, particularly Technology (-3.65%) and Utilities (-2.41%).
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.295 (-30.0 sen)
MAYBANK (1155): RM10.68 (+6.0 sen)
TANCO (2429): RM0.185 (-2.0 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
UTDPLT (2089): RM31.94 (+66.0 sen)
SPRITZER (7103): RM3.55 (+33.0 sen)
MBMR (5983): RM5.30 (+26.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
NESTLE (4707): RM100.10 (-290.0 sen)
MPI (3867): RM41.56 (-126.0 sen)
MISC (3816): RM7.92 (-56.0 sen)
Volume: 5.06 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.43 bn)
Value: RM6.51 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.06 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️405 ⬇️917
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,816 (+RM72, +1.50%)
Dow Futures: 53,688 pts (+67 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
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M+ Market Buzz - 1Sep26
Dow Jones: 53,185.90 pts (-374.09pts, -0.70%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 52100
FBM KLCI: 1,725.88 pts (-15.84pts, -0.91%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1790
⬇️ Support: 1690
HSI Index: 25,566.99 pts (-17.80pts, -0.07%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24800
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,894 (+RM78, +1.62%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5030
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $90.49 (+$2.39, +2.71%)
⬆️ Resistance: 94.80
⬇️ Support: 83.80
Gold: $4,437.38 (+$8.63, +0.22%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4800
⬇️ Support: 4310
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
Dow Jones: 53,185.90 pts (-374.09pts, -0.70%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 52100
FBM KLCI: 1,725.88 pts (-15.84pts, -0.91%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1790
⬇️ Support: 1690
HSI Index: 25,566.99 pts (-17.80pts, -0.07%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24800
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,894 (+RM78, +1.62%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5030
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $90.49 (+$2.39, +2.71%)
⬆️ Resistance: 94.80
⬇️ Support: 83.80
Gold: $4,437.38 (+$8.63, +0.22%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4800
⬇️ Support: 4310
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
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Good Morning All,
Here’s our Factor Focus - September 2026 report | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
While the local bourse's performance was rather soft in August 2026, with the FBM KLCI and FBMSCAP recording gains of 0.1% and 2.6% respectively, our Large- and Small-cap portfolios recorded higher gains of 4.9% and 7.6% respectively. Cumulatively, our Large-, Small-, and Combined portfolios managed to outperform the broader indices, recording 39.9%, 49.7%, and 47.2% in returns since inception.
Research Team, M+ Global
1 September 2026
Here’s our Factor Focus - September 2026 report | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
While the local bourse's performance was rather soft in August 2026, with the FBM KLCI and FBMSCAP recording gains of 0.1% and 2.6% respectively, our Large- and Small-cap portfolios recorded higher gains of 4.9% and 7.6% respectively. Cumulatively, our Large-, Small-, and Combined portfolios managed to outperform the broader indices, recording 39.9%, 49.7%, and 47.2% in returns since inception.
Research Team, M+ Global
1 September 2026
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M+ Global Market Update – 01Sep26
Softer Wall Street But Nvidia Remains Favoured
US: Following renewed US military strikes on Iran and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole debut, we expect Wall Street to trade on a softer note in the near term. Markets are now pricing in a 59.9% chance of a 25-bps rate hike by September, compared with 39.9% a week ago. Stock-wise, we continue to favour Nvidia (NVDA) following its strong Q2 results, which also marked its 15th consecutive quarter of earnings beats. NVDA has guided Q3 revenue to USD108bn, making it the first quarter projected to surpass the USD100bn milestone (excluding any China DC revenue). Growth is set to be led by the ramp-up of the next-gen Vera Rubin platform, with Amazon AWS announcing plans to procure 2m GPUs alongside new Vera CPUs.
MY: Tracking Wall Street’s negative overnight performance, we expect the FBM KLCI to kickstart the shortened trading week on a weaker footing. Stock-wise, we favour automation solutions provider GREATEC, underpinned by its RM1.8bn order book (representing 2.3x FY25 revenue) and multi-sector tailwinds across DC, nuclear energy, solar, and life sciences. Meanwhile, ongoing haze and forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, should also drive a surge in bottled drinking water consumption, benefiting LWSABAH. Lastly, riding on the country's DC boom and NETR execution, we continue to favour cable manufacturer SCGBHD.
Stocks to watch:
Construction: *CHEEDING*, *GAMUDA*, *HEGROUP*, *HKB*
Consumer: KOPI, *LWSABAH*
Technology: *SUM*, *UWC*
Telco: *REDTONE*
Chemical: *TMK*
Property: IOIPG
O&G: KEYFIELD
**Source: M+ Global**
Softer Wall Street But Nvidia Remains Favoured
US: Following renewed US military strikes on Iran and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole debut, we expect Wall Street to trade on a softer note in the near term. Markets are now pricing in a 59.9% chance of a 25-bps rate hike by September, compared with 39.9% a week ago. Stock-wise, we continue to favour Nvidia (NVDA) following its strong Q2 results, which also marked its 15th consecutive quarter of earnings beats. NVDA has guided Q3 revenue to USD108bn, making it the first quarter projected to surpass the USD100bn milestone (excluding any China DC revenue). Growth is set to be led by the ramp-up of the next-gen Vera Rubin platform, with Amazon AWS announcing plans to procure 2m GPUs alongside new Vera CPUs.
MY: Tracking Wall Street’s negative overnight performance, we expect the FBM KLCI to kickstart the shortened trading week on a weaker footing. Stock-wise, we favour automation solutions provider GREATEC, underpinned by its RM1.8bn order book (representing 2.3x FY25 revenue) and multi-sector tailwinds across DC, nuclear energy, solar, and life sciences. Meanwhile, ongoing haze and forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, should also drive a surge in bottled drinking water consumption, benefiting LWSABAH. Lastly, riding on the country's DC boom and NETR execution, we continue to favour cable manufacturer SCGBHD.
Stocks to watch:
Construction: *CHEEDING*, *GAMUDA*, *HEGROUP*, *HKB*
Consumer: KOPI, *LWSABAH*
Technology: *SUM*, *UWC*
Telco: *REDTONE*
Chemical: *TMK*
Property: IOIPG
O&G: KEYFIELD
**Source: M+ Global**
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M+ Global Market Wrap - 1Sep26
FBM KLCI: 1,700.54 pts (-25.34pts, -1.47%)
The local bourse traded negatively today as escalating Middle East tensions following Donald Trump's vow to hit Iran hard dampened broader risk appetite, leaving regional markets to enter negative territory, with the FBM KLCI dragged down by TENAGA (-38.0 sen) and PMETAL (-27.0 sen). The market breadth was negative, with 956 losers outpacing 349 gainers. Sector-wise, Energy (+1.47%) outperformed, led by DIALOG (+9.0 sen) and HENGYUAN (+58.0 sen), while Industrial Products (-2.47%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.265 (-3.0 sen)
EFORCE (0065): RM0.135 (+4.5 sen)
HHRG (0175): RM0.155 (+2.5 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
HENGYUAN (4324): RM2.53 (+58.0 sen)
DLADY (3026): RM31.78 (+40.0 sen)
BLDPLNT (5069): RM15.00 (+24.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
MPI (3867): RM40.26 (-130.0 sen)
NESTLE (4707): RM99.50 (-60.0 sen)
TENAGA (5347): RM13.76 (-38.0 sen)
Volume: 5.53 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.45 bn)
Value: RM4.42 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.09 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️349 ⬇️956
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,894 (+RM92, +1.88%)
Dow Futures: 52,957 pts (-283 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
FBM KLCI: 1,700.54 pts (-25.34pts, -1.47%)
The local bourse traded negatively today as escalating Middle East tensions following Donald Trump's vow to hit Iran hard dampened broader risk appetite, leaving regional markets to enter negative territory, with the FBM KLCI dragged down by TENAGA (-38.0 sen) and PMETAL (-27.0 sen). The market breadth was negative, with 956 losers outpacing 349 gainers. Sector-wise, Energy (+1.47%) outperformed, led by DIALOG (+9.0 sen) and HENGYUAN (+58.0 sen), while Industrial Products (-2.47%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.265 (-3.0 sen)
EFORCE (0065): RM0.135 (+4.5 sen)
HHRG (0175): RM0.155 (+2.5 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
HENGYUAN (4324): RM2.53 (+58.0 sen)
DLADY (3026): RM31.78 (+40.0 sen)
BLDPLNT (5069): RM15.00 (+24.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
MPI (3867): RM40.26 (-130.0 sen)
NESTLE (4707): RM99.50 (-60.0 sen)
TENAGA (5347): RM13.76 (-38.0 sen)
Volume: 5.53 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.45 bn)
Value: RM4.42 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.09 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️349 ⬇️956
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,894 (+RM92, +1.88%)
Dow Futures: 52,957 pts (-283 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
M+ Market Buzz - 2Sep26
Dow Jones: 52,766.88 pts (-419.02pts, -0.79%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,700.54 pts (-25.34pts, -1.47%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1790
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,329.73 pts (-237.26pts, -0.93%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24800
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,973 (+RM8, +0.16%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5120
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $94.65 (+$4.16, +4.60%)
⬆️ Resistance: 97.40
⬇️ Support: 83.80
Gold: $4,328.82 (+$0.97, +0.02%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4770
⬇️ Support: 4240
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
Dow Jones: 52,766.88 pts (-419.02pts, -0.79%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,700.54 pts (-25.34pts, -1.47%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1790
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,329.73 pts (-237.26pts, -0.93%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24800
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,973 (+RM8, +0.16%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5120
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $94.65 (+$4.16, +4.60%)
⬆️ Resistance: 97.40
⬇️ Support: 83.80
Gold: $4,328.82 (+$0.97, +0.02%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4770
⬇️ Support: 4240
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
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M+ Global Market Update – 02Sep26
Softer Tape, But AI Infrastructure Favoured
US: Given the sharp re-escalation of the US–Iran conflict in the Middle East, which has reignited energy supply concerns, we expect Wall Street to continue trading on a softer note. Stock-wise, we continue to favour Nvidia (NVDA) following its strong Q2 results and earnings beat, which implies that the global AI infrastructure boom shows no signs of an immediate slowdown. Meanwhile, another stock set to benefit from the AI infrastructure boom is Bloom Energy (BE), underpinned by its USD25bn AI infrastructure power-financing partnership with Brookfield and its 2.8GW procurement framework with Oracle. Lastly, investors could consider Apple (AAPL) following its upcoming foldable iPhone rollout, which will lead to ASP expansion.
MY: Tracking Wall Street’s negative overnight performance, we expect the FBM KLCI to trade on a weaker footing. Meanwhile, we continue to favour SPRITZER and LWSABAH as the ongoing haze and forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, should lead to a surge in bottled drinking water consumption nationwide. As TNB has begun building its 500km, 500kV National Grid Backbone transmission line, which is also the country’s longest 500kV transmission system, we believe the new grid project will continue to benefit HV substation and underground utility engineering provider MNHLDG. Lastly, riding on the surge in oil prices, traders could target energy counters for short-term trading opportunities.
Stocks to watch:
O&G: *ARMADA*, *DIALOG*, *KEYFIELD*
Technology: *D&O*, SUM, *VIS*
Consumer: *LWSABAH*
Construction: *HKB*
Plantation: SOP
**Source: M+ Global**
Softer Tape, But AI Infrastructure Favoured
US: Given the sharp re-escalation of the US–Iran conflict in the Middle East, which has reignited energy supply concerns, we expect Wall Street to continue trading on a softer note. Stock-wise, we continue to favour Nvidia (NVDA) following its strong Q2 results and earnings beat, which implies that the global AI infrastructure boom shows no signs of an immediate slowdown. Meanwhile, another stock set to benefit from the AI infrastructure boom is Bloom Energy (BE), underpinned by its USD25bn AI infrastructure power-financing partnership with Brookfield and its 2.8GW procurement framework with Oracle. Lastly, investors could consider Apple (AAPL) following its upcoming foldable iPhone rollout, which will lead to ASP expansion.
MY: Tracking Wall Street’s negative overnight performance, we expect the FBM KLCI to trade on a weaker footing. Meanwhile, we continue to favour SPRITZER and LWSABAH as the ongoing haze and forest fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, should lead to a surge in bottled drinking water consumption nationwide. As TNB has begun building its 500km, 500kV National Grid Backbone transmission line, which is also the country’s longest 500kV transmission system, we believe the new grid project will continue to benefit HV substation and underground utility engineering provider MNHLDG. Lastly, riding on the surge in oil prices, traders could target energy counters for short-term trading opportunities.
Stocks to watch:
O&G: *ARMADA*, *DIALOG*, *KEYFIELD*
Technology: *D&O*, SUM, *VIS*
Consumer: *LWSABAH*
Construction: *HKB*
Plantation: SOP
**Source: M+ Global**
Good Morning All,
We issued a company update report on our coverage stock Inta Bina Group Berhad: Your Trusted Guide to Global Trading | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
📰 Newsbreak. Two property developments — Seiring Setia in Bukit Jelutong and Aliran Restu in Glenmarie — are targeted for launch in 4Q26 after obtaining planning approvals, marking the next leg of growth for INTA's property development arm. Downstream unit IBEE has secured 14 projects worth RM26.4m in FY26, including a RM1.9m data centre installation job in Nusajaya.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 Earnings visibility. Backed by a c.RM1.6bn unbilled construction order book and RM424m of YTD FY26 job wins. As at July 2026, the Group had submitted RM2.5bn of new tenders, bringing total outstanding tenders to RM3.6bn, with management confident of securing c.RM860m of new jobs for FY26.
📌 Margin outlook. We see scope for gradual margin improvement as the earnings mix shifts toward the higher-margin property development segment. Value engineering, early procurement and variation-on-price (VOP) mechanisms should help mitigate raw material cost pressures, though we expect margins to improve progressively rather than materially step up near term.
📌 Diversification. Growing industrial and data centre exposure provides longer-term pipeline diversification — INTA has secured a RM49m factory construction project at Eco Business Park 7, while IBEE's data centre job adds to a pipeline of larger tenders alongside M&E partners.
📌 Forecast. We roll over our earnings base to FY27f and introduce FY28f earnings estimates of RM46.7m, implying a three-year CAGR of 5% from FY25 to FY28f.
📌 Maintain BUY, TP RM0.78. We reiterate our BUY recommendation with a higher TP of RM0.78 (from RM0.76), derived from an unchanged target P/E multiple of 11x applied to FY27f EPS of 7.11 sen, implying 105.3% capital upside plus 5.6% dividend return for 110.9% total return.
Research Team, M+Global
2 Sep 2026
We issued a company update report on our coverage stock Inta Bina Group Berhad: Your Trusted Guide to Global Trading | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
📰 Newsbreak. Two property developments — Seiring Setia in Bukit Jelutong and Aliran Restu in Glenmarie — are targeted for launch in 4Q26 after obtaining planning approvals, marking the next leg of growth for INTA's property development arm. Downstream unit IBEE has secured 14 projects worth RM26.4m in FY26, including a RM1.9m data centre installation job in Nusajaya.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 Earnings visibility. Backed by a c.RM1.6bn unbilled construction order book and RM424m of YTD FY26 job wins. As at July 2026, the Group had submitted RM2.5bn of new tenders, bringing total outstanding tenders to RM3.6bn, with management confident of securing c.RM860m of new jobs for FY26.
📌 Margin outlook. We see scope for gradual margin improvement as the earnings mix shifts toward the higher-margin property development segment. Value engineering, early procurement and variation-on-price (VOP) mechanisms should help mitigate raw material cost pressures, though we expect margins to improve progressively rather than materially step up near term.
📌 Diversification. Growing industrial and data centre exposure provides longer-term pipeline diversification — INTA has secured a RM49m factory construction project at Eco Business Park 7, while IBEE's data centre job adds to a pipeline of larger tenders alongside M&E partners.
📌 Forecast. We roll over our earnings base to FY27f and introduce FY28f earnings estimates of RM46.7m, implying a three-year CAGR of 5% from FY25 to FY28f.
📌 Maintain BUY, TP RM0.78. We reiterate our BUY recommendation with a higher TP of RM0.78 (from RM0.76), derived from an unchanged target P/E multiple of 11x applied to FY27f EPS of 7.11 sen, implying 105.3% capital upside plus 5.6% dividend return for 110.9% total return.
Research Team, M+Global
2 Sep 2026
M+ Global Market Wrap - 2Sep26
FBM KLCI: 1,708.74 pts (+8.20pts, +0.48%)
Despite the intensified US-Iran tensions in the Middle East and weaker regional market performances, the FBMKLCI (+0.48%) manage to buck the trend and traded above its MA200 and the 1,700 psychological support level, supported by key heavyweights such as PCHEM (+29.0 sen) and PMETAL (+22.0 sen). However, market breadth remained negative as 746 losers outpaced 424 gainers. Sector-wise, Plantation (+2.28%) outperformed, led by KLK (+86.0 sen) and SDG (+13.0 sen), while Technology (-2.03%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.220 (-4.5 sen)
FOCUS (0116): RM0.005 (unch)
INGENIEU (5178): RM0.040 (+0.5 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
KLK (2445): RM22.70 (+86.0 sen)
UTDPLT (2089): RM32.78 (+74.0 sen)
HENGYUAN (4324): RM2.94 (+41.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
NESTLE (4707): RM96.52 (-218.0 sen)
F&N (3689): RM24.74 (-54.0 sen)
MPI (3867): RM39.78 (-48.0 sen)
Volume: 4.21 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.46 bn)
Value: RM3.52 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.11 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️424 ⬇️746
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,973 (-RM16, -0.32%)
Dow Futures: 52,789 pts (-39 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
FBM KLCI: 1,708.74 pts (+8.20pts, +0.48%)
Despite the intensified US-Iran tensions in the Middle East and weaker regional market performances, the FBMKLCI (+0.48%) manage to buck the trend and traded above its MA200 and the 1,700 psychological support level, supported by key heavyweights such as PCHEM (+29.0 sen) and PMETAL (+22.0 sen). However, market breadth remained negative as 746 losers outpaced 424 gainers. Sector-wise, Plantation (+2.28%) outperformed, led by KLK (+86.0 sen) and SDG (+13.0 sen), while Technology (-2.03%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.220 (-4.5 sen)
FOCUS (0116): RM0.005 (unch)
INGENIEU (5178): RM0.040 (+0.5 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
KLK (2445): RM22.70 (+86.0 sen)
UTDPLT (2089): RM32.78 (+74.0 sen)
HENGYUAN (4324): RM2.94 (+41.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
NESTLE (4707): RM96.52 (-218.0 sen)
F&N (3689): RM24.74 (-54.0 sen)
MPI (3867): RM39.78 (-48.0 sen)
Volume: 4.21 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.46 bn)
Value: RM3.52 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.11 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️424 ⬇️746
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,973 (-RM16, -0.32%)
Dow Futures: 52,789 pts (-39 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
M+ Market Buzz - 3Sep26
Dow Jones: 53,061.95 pts (+295.07pts, +0.56%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,708.74 pts (+8.20pts, +0.48%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1790
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,311.21 pts (-18.52pts, -0.07%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24600
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,958 (+RM26, +0.52%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5120
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $95.63 (+$0.98, +1.04%)
⬆️ Resistance: 99.00
⬇️ Support: 84.50
Gold: $4,381.68 (+$3.09, +0.07%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4740
⬇️ Support: 4200
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
Dow Jones: 53,061.95 pts (+295.07pts, +0.56%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,708.74 pts (+8.20pts, +0.48%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1790
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,311.21 pts (-18.52pts, -0.07%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24600
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,958 (+RM26, +0.52%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5120
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $95.63 (+$0.98, +1.04%)
⬆️ Resistance: 99.00
⬇️ Support: 84.50
Gold: $4,381.68 (+$3.09, +0.07%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4740
⬇️ Support: 4200
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
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M+ Global Market Update – 03Sep26
AI Infrastructure and Earnings Plays in Focus
US: We expect Wall Street to trade on a mixed footing, as elevated Treasury yields and firm oil prices could weigh on risk appetite and market sentiment, although structural AI demand should support selected names. Meanwhile, we favour Bloom Energy (BE), backed by its USD25bn Brookfield AI infrastructure partnership and Oracle’s agreement to procure up to 2.8GW of fuel-cell systems. Veeva Systems (VEEV) remains supported by strong Vault CRM adoption, with 180+ live customers and 12 of the top 20 global biopharma companies committed. Lastly, Micron Technology (MU) should benefit from tight memory supply and robust HBM demand, with HBM4 in high-volume shipments and FQ4FY26 revenue guided at c.USD50bn.
MY: The FBM KLCI is anticipated to rebound further following recent selling pressure, driven by selective earnings and thematic plays despite elevated oil prices and bond yields. We favour WTK, supported by stronger plantation contributions following its RM555m acquisitions, firmer CPO prices, and an enlarged planted area of c.32,000 hectares. Meanwhile, AMBEST remains well-positioned across the semiconductor, AI data centre, and automation sectors, with 2QFY26 PAT surging over eightfold QoQ to RM3.44m on higher orders and capacity expansion. Lastly, SAMAIDEN may benefiting from Malaysia's RE push following its RM290m LSS5 contract for a 95MW solar plant in Hilir Perak, which should be earnings accretive.
Stocks to watch:
Technology: AMBEST, *INFOM*, *VIS*
Plantation: *JPG*, MHC, *WTK*
Solar: *SAMAIDEN*
Consumer: *LWSABAH*
Construction: SSB8
Glove: SUPERMX
Chemical: CLITE
**Source: M+ Global**
AI Infrastructure and Earnings Plays in Focus
US: We expect Wall Street to trade on a mixed footing, as elevated Treasury yields and firm oil prices could weigh on risk appetite and market sentiment, although structural AI demand should support selected names. Meanwhile, we favour Bloom Energy (BE), backed by its USD25bn Brookfield AI infrastructure partnership and Oracle’s agreement to procure up to 2.8GW of fuel-cell systems. Veeva Systems (VEEV) remains supported by strong Vault CRM adoption, with 180+ live customers and 12 of the top 20 global biopharma companies committed. Lastly, Micron Technology (MU) should benefit from tight memory supply and robust HBM demand, with HBM4 in high-volume shipments and FQ4FY26 revenue guided at c.USD50bn.
MY: The FBM KLCI is anticipated to rebound further following recent selling pressure, driven by selective earnings and thematic plays despite elevated oil prices and bond yields. We favour WTK, supported by stronger plantation contributions following its RM555m acquisitions, firmer CPO prices, and an enlarged planted area of c.32,000 hectares. Meanwhile, AMBEST remains well-positioned across the semiconductor, AI data centre, and automation sectors, with 2QFY26 PAT surging over eightfold QoQ to RM3.44m on higher orders and capacity expansion. Lastly, SAMAIDEN may benefiting from Malaysia's RE push following its RM290m LSS5 contract for a 95MW solar plant in Hilir Perak, which should be earnings accretive.
Stocks to watch:
Technology: AMBEST, *INFOM*, *VIS*
Plantation: *JPG*, MHC, *WTK*
Solar: *SAMAIDEN*
Consumer: *LWSABAH*
Construction: SSB8
Glove: SUPERMX
Chemical: CLITE
**Source: M+ Global**
Good Morning All,
We issued a company update report on our coverage stock KJTS Group Berhad: Your Trusted Guide to Global Trading | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
📰 Newsbreak. KJTS, through its Thailand subsidiary KJTN Engineering, has entered into four agreements with wholly-owned subsidiaries of Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (Centel) for retrofit works, O&M services and chilled water supply at four hotels in Thailand. Retrofit works are expected to commence in Sep 2026 and complete by Feb 2027, followed by 20 years of O&M and chilled water supply from Mar 2027 to Feb 2047. The agreements carry aggregate fixed fees of THB393.8m, equivalent to c.RM47.8m over 20 years, excluding variable fees based on chilled water supplied.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 Recurring revenue stream. Based on fixed fees alone, the four contracts should contribute c.RM2.0m of revenue in FY27f (assuming operations commence as scheduled in Mar 2027) and c.RM2.4m on a full-year basis from FY28f onwards, excluding variable fees linked to chilled water consumption, which provide additional upside.
📌 Deepening Thailand relationships. The awards deepen KJTS' relationship with Central Group; KJTN Engineering has previously undertaken three cooling projects for the group, and the repeat wins highlight its track record and scope for further cross-selling within the customer base.
📌 Favourable earnings mix shift. The contracts support KJTS' ongoing transition towards a larger Energy Services contribution, which accounted for 72.0% of Group revenue in 1H26 versus 56.5% in 1H25, with the variable fee component providing further upside as chilled water demand increases.
📌 Upfront funding requirement. KJTN will fund c.RM7.1m of retrofit works across the four hotels and is required to subsequently acquire c.RM4.1m of employer-funded retrofit works under the three DBO agreements, bringing total funding requirement to c.RM11.2m, to be funded via internally generated funds and/or bank borrowings.
📌 Forecast. We raise our FY26f/FY27f earnings forecasts by 33.2%/5.1% to RM26.6m/RM28.4m and introduce our FY28f estimate of RM31.2m, implying a 3-year earnings CAGR of 20.1% over FY25-FY28f.
📌 Reinstate BUY, TP RM1.23. We reinstate our BUY recommendation on KJTS with a higher TP of RM1.23 (from RM0.87), implying 12.8% upside, derived from an unchanged 30x P/E multiple applied to our FY27f EPS of 4.11 sen, rolled over from our previous valuation based on FY26f EPS.
📌 Downside risks. Risks include: (i) KJTS' inability to replenish its order book; (ii) changes in TNB's tariff policies; and (iii) potential contract terminations by its customers.
Research Team, M+Global
3 Sep 2026
We issued a company update report on our coverage stock KJTS Group Berhad: Your Trusted Guide to Global Trading | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
📰 Newsbreak. KJTS, through its Thailand subsidiary KJTN Engineering, has entered into four agreements with wholly-owned subsidiaries of Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (Centel) for retrofit works, O&M services and chilled water supply at four hotels in Thailand. Retrofit works are expected to commence in Sep 2026 and complete by Feb 2027, followed by 20 years of O&M and chilled water supply from Mar 2027 to Feb 2047. The agreements carry aggregate fixed fees of THB393.8m, equivalent to c.RM47.8m over 20 years, excluding variable fees based on chilled water supplied.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 Recurring revenue stream. Based on fixed fees alone, the four contracts should contribute c.RM2.0m of revenue in FY27f (assuming operations commence as scheduled in Mar 2027) and c.RM2.4m on a full-year basis from FY28f onwards, excluding variable fees linked to chilled water consumption, which provide additional upside.
📌 Deepening Thailand relationships. The awards deepen KJTS' relationship with Central Group; KJTN Engineering has previously undertaken three cooling projects for the group, and the repeat wins highlight its track record and scope for further cross-selling within the customer base.
📌 Favourable earnings mix shift. The contracts support KJTS' ongoing transition towards a larger Energy Services contribution, which accounted for 72.0% of Group revenue in 1H26 versus 56.5% in 1H25, with the variable fee component providing further upside as chilled water demand increases.
📌 Upfront funding requirement. KJTN will fund c.RM7.1m of retrofit works across the four hotels and is required to subsequently acquire c.RM4.1m of employer-funded retrofit works under the three DBO agreements, bringing total funding requirement to c.RM11.2m, to be funded via internally generated funds and/or bank borrowings.
📌 Forecast. We raise our FY26f/FY27f earnings forecasts by 33.2%/5.1% to RM26.6m/RM28.4m and introduce our FY28f estimate of RM31.2m, implying a 3-year earnings CAGR of 20.1% over FY25-FY28f.
📌 Reinstate BUY, TP RM1.23. We reinstate our BUY recommendation on KJTS with a higher TP of RM1.23 (from RM0.87), implying 12.8% upside, derived from an unchanged 30x P/E multiple applied to our FY27f EPS of 4.11 sen, rolled over from our previous valuation based on FY26f EPS.
📌 Downside risks. Risks include: (i) KJTS' inability to replenish its order book; (ii) changes in TNB's tariff policies; and (iii) potential contract terminations by its customers.
Research Team, M+Global
3 Sep 2026
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Good Afternoon All,
Following Southern Cable Group Berhad's 2Q26 results briefing, here is our quick take for investors:
📈 Investment Highlights
📌 Strong 2Q26 Growth on Data Center & RE Tailwinds. Revenue reached RM527.6m (+25.8% YoY) with gross margin stable at 13.2%. EBITDA rose 24.8% YoY to RM60.9m, while PAT reached RM40.6m (+28.2% YoY) on operational efficiencies. Data centers contributed ~40% of quarter revenue.
📌 RM1.36bn Order Book Provides Visibility Through 2028. Orders in hand expanded 16.2% YoY to RM1.36bn, comprising RM717m in long-term contracts and RM644.6m in short-term POs (≤3 months). Power cables account for 90.2% of order mix.
📌 New PO Intake Intake More Than Doubled YoY. New short-term POs reached RM542.6m (+104.1% YoY), driven by hyperscale data centers and grid-tied renewable projects. Direct distribution channels (EPCC contractors, utilities) grew 29.6% YoY.
📌 Accelerating Vertical Integration to Secure Supply Chain:
(i) Upstream: New aluminium furnace operational since April (60k tonnes); copper furnace expansion (18k to 24k tonnes) targeted for 4Q26. Plastic compounding facility expansion (7.8k to 12k tonnes) targets 3Q26 commissioning.
(ii) Downstream: Cable capacity expanding to 60,000 km by end-2026 and 65,000 km by 2027.
(iii) Products: 132kV Milliken conductor cable certified. US export pipeline targets PV wire commercialization in 2H26 and MC cable in 1H27.
📌 Solid Balance Sheet & Dividend Above Policy. Maintained low net gearing of 0.004x (slight net debt of RM3.5m vs RM838.6m equity) in 2Q26, keeping ample headroom for capacity expansion. First interim dividend of 1.20 sen declared (RM15.3m, ~20.7% 1H26 payout ratio), exceeding the 15% minimum policy.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 Strategic capacity reallocation to meet urgent domestic data center orders temporarily moderated US export growth (+3.8% YoY). This reflects disciplined capacity allocation rather than soft US demand, with export volumes expected to normalize in 2H26 (~40–50 containers/month).
📌 While the 13.2% gross margin reflects an LV-heavy product mix, data center orders drive higher absolute revenue and dollar gross profit due to copper’s ~3x ASP premium over aluminium. Strong Control & Instrumentation growth (+84.3% YoY) and improved operational efficiency (EBITDA +24.8% YoY) support strong 2H earnings momentum.
📌 Key Catalysts: (i) TNB Plus-One contract ramp-up in 2H26, (ii) ramp-up of HV cable production following 132kV certification, (iii) US PV wire rollout in 2H26, and (iv) commissioning of the internal compounding facility to strengthen supply chain integration and support margins.
Research Team, M+ Global
3 Sep 2026
Following Southern Cable Group Berhad's 2Q26 results briefing, here is our quick take for investors:
📈 Investment Highlights
📌 Strong 2Q26 Growth on Data Center & RE Tailwinds. Revenue reached RM527.6m (+25.8% YoY) with gross margin stable at 13.2%. EBITDA rose 24.8% YoY to RM60.9m, while PAT reached RM40.6m (+28.2% YoY) on operational efficiencies. Data centers contributed ~40% of quarter revenue.
📌 RM1.36bn Order Book Provides Visibility Through 2028. Orders in hand expanded 16.2% YoY to RM1.36bn, comprising RM717m in long-term contracts and RM644.6m in short-term POs (≤3 months). Power cables account for 90.2% of order mix.
📌 New PO Intake Intake More Than Doubled YoY. New short-term POs reached RM542.6m (+104.1% YoY), driven by hyperscale data centers and grid-tied renewable projects. Direct distribution channels (EPCC contractors, utilities) grew 29.6% YoY.
📌 Accelerating Vertical Integration to Secure Supply Chain:
(i) Upstream: New aluminium furnace operational since April (60k tonnes); copper furnace expansion (18k to 24k tonnes) targeted for 4Q26. Plastic compounding facility expansion (7.8k to 12k tonnes) targets 3Q26 commissioning.
(ii) Downstream: Cable capacity expanding to 60,000 km by end-2026 and 65,000 km by 2027.
(iii) Products: 132kV Milliken conductor cable certified. US export pipeline targets PV wire commercialization in 2H26 and MC cable in 1H27.
📌 Solid Balance Sheet & Dividend Above Policy. Maintained low net gearing of 0.004x (slight net debt of RM3.5m vs RM838.6m equity) in 2Q26, keeping ample headroom for capacity expansion. First interim dividend of 1.20 sen declared (RM15.3m, ~20.7% 1H26 payout ratio), exceeding the 15% minimum policy.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 Strategic capacity reallocation to meet urgent domestic data center orders temporarily moderated US export growth (+3.8% YoY). This reflects disciplined capacity allocation rather than soft US demand, with export volumes expected to normalize in 2H26 (~40–50 containers/month).
📌 While the 13.2% gross margin reflects an LV-heavy product mix, data center orders drive higher absolute revenue and dollar gross profit due to copper’s ~3x ASP premium over aluminium. Strong Control & Instrumentation growth (+84.3% YoY) and improved operational efficiency (EBITDA +24.8% YoY) support strong 2H earnings momentum.
📌 Key Catalysts: (i) TNB Plus-One contract ramp-up in 2H26, (ii) ramp-up of HV cable production following 132kV certification, (iii) US PV wire rollout in 2H26, and (iv) commissioning of the internal compounding facility to strengthen supply chain integration and support margins.
Research Team, M+ Global
3 Sep 2026
M+ Global Market Wrap - 3Sep26
FBM KLCI: 1,715.13 pts (+6.39pts, +0.37%)
Tracking the positive overnight performance in the US, the local bourse rebounded, buoyed by gains in CIMB (+15.0 sen) and GAMUDA (+25.0 sen). Market breadth was positive with 625 gainers outpacing 497 losers. Sector wise, Construction (+3.06%) outperformed, led by GAMUDA (+25.0 sen) and IJM (+11.0 sen), while Telecommunications (-1.10%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.240 (+2.0 sen)
INGENIEU (5178): RM0.045 (+0.5 sen)
NIHSIN (7215): RM0.275 (+1.0 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
MI (5286): RM5.82 (+27.0 sen)
GAMUDA (5398): RM4.67 (+25.0 sen)
UTDPLT (2089): RM33.02 (+24.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
NESTLE (4707): RM94.48 (-204.0 sen)
F&N (3689): RM24.38 (-36.0 sen)
HEIM (3255): RM15.64 (-34.0 sen)
Volume: 3.91 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.48 bn)
Value: RM3.22 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.11 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️625 ⬇️497
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,958 (-RM40, -0.81%)
Dow Futures: 53,236 pts (+115 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
FBM KLCI: 1,715.13 pts (+6.39pts, +0.37%)
Tracking the positive overnight performance in the US, the local bourse rebounded, buoyed by gains in CIMB (+15.0 sen) and GAMUDA (+25.0 sen). Market breadth was positive with 625 gainers outpacing 497 losers. Sector wise, Construction (+3.06%) outperformed, led by GAMUDA (+25.0 sen) and IJM (+11.0 sen), while Telecommunications (-1.10%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.240 (+2.0 sen)
INGENIEU (5178): RM0.045 (+0.5 sen)
NIHSIN (7215): RM0.275 (+1.0 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
MI (5286): RM5.82 (+27.0 sen)
GAMUDA (5398): RM4.67 (+25.0 sen)
UTDPLT (2089): RM33.02 (+24.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
NESTLE (4707): RM94.48 (-204.0 sen)
F&N (3689): RM24.38 (-36.0 sen)
HEIM (3255): RM15.64 (-34.0 sen)
Volume: 3.91 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.48 bn)
Value: RM3.22 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.11 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️625 ⬇️497
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,958 (-RM40, -0.81%)
Dow Futures: 53,236 pts (+115 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
M+ Market Buzz - 4Sep26
Dow Jones: 53,686.11 pts (+624.16pts, +1.18%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,715.13 pts (+6.39pts, +0.37%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1780
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,213.31 pts (-97.90pts, -0.39%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26300
⬇️ Support: 24600
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,904 (+RM7, +0.14%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5130
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $95.52 (-$0.11, -0.12%)
⬆️ Resistance: 99.60
⬇️ Support: 87.10
Gold: $4,472.92 (-$0.44, +0.06%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4730
⬇️ Support: 4200
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
Dow Jones: 53,686.11 pts (+624.16pts, +1.18%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,715.13 pts (+6.39pts, +0.37%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1780
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,213.31 pts (-97.90pts, -0.39%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26300
⬇️ Support: 24600
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,904 (+RM7, +0.14%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5130
⬇️ Support: 4710
Brent Oil: $95.52 (-$0.11, -0.12%)
⬆️ Resistance: 99.60
⬇️ Support: 87.10
Gold: $4,472.92 (-$0.44, +0.06%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4730
⬇️ Support: 4200
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
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M+ Global Market Update – 04Sep26
Wall Street Extends Recovery Ahead of Jobs Data
US: Although Wall Street snapped its three-day slide, we expect sentiment to be heavily influenced by non-farm payrolls data later today and the upcoming September FOMC meeting outcome. Stock-wise, we like Dell Technologies (DELL) following its strong Q2 results and earnings beat, led by strong AI server demand, which prompted management to raise its FY27 full-year revenue guidance to USD192bn (from USD167bn). Lastly, we continue to favour Arista Networks (ANET), underpinned by its rapid expansion into "Scale-Across" multi-tenant AI fabrics for premier developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside accelerating 800G Ethernet deployment across cloud hyperscalers such as Meta and Microsoft.
MY: Tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance, we expect the FBM KLCI to remain on a recovery footing. Stock-wise, we favour SAM, with its Equipment segment recording a 30% QoQ jump in 1QFY27, led by stronger semiconductor front-end and HDD demand. In its Aerospace segment, SAM is relocating its manufacturing base from Singapore to Thailand to secure lower production costs and better margins. Hence, as a proxy for Applied Materials, SAM is expected to see robust equipment orders as the broader semiconductor market enters an AI supercycle, while its Aerospace segment benefits from margin expansion as the Thailand relocation progresses.
Stocks to watch:
Construction: *GAMUDA*, IJM, *ISF*
Solar: *PEKAT*, *SAMAIDEN*, SLVEST
Technology: AMBEST, *D&O*
Consumer: *ECOSHOP*
Glove: SUPERMX
**Source: M+ Global**
Wall Street Extends Recovery Ahead of Jobs Data
US: Although Wall Street snapped its three-day slide, we expect sentiment to be heavily influenced by non-farm payrolls data later today and the upcoming September FOMC meeting outcome. Stock-wise, we like Dell Technologies (DELL) following its strong Q2 results and earnings beat, led by strong AI server demand, which prompted management to raise its FY27 full-year revenue guidance to USD192bn (from USD167bn). Lastly, we continue to favour Arista Networks (ANET), underpinned by its rapid expansion into "Scale-Across" multi-tenant AI fabrics for premier developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside accelerating 800G Ethernet deployment across cloud hyperscalers such as Meta and Microsoft.
MY: Tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance, we expect the FBM KLCI to remain on a recovery footing. Stock-wise, we favour SAM, with its Equipment segment recording a 30% QoQ jump in 1QFY27, led by stronger semiconductor front-end and HDD demand. In its Aerospace segment, SAM is relocating its manufacturing base from Singapore to Thailand to secure lower production costs and better margins. Hence, as a proxy for Applied Materials, SAM is expected to see robust equipment orders as the broader semiconductor market enters an AI supercycle, while its Aerospace segment benefits from margin expansion as the Thailand relocation progresses.
Stocks to watch:
Construction: *GAMUDA*, IJM, *ISF*
Solar: *PEKAT*, *SAMAIDEN*, SLVEST
Technology: AMBEST, *D&O*
Consumer: *ECOSHOP*
Glove: SUPERMX
**Source: M+ Global**
Good Morning All,
We issued a company update report on our coverage stock KJTS Group Berhad: Your Trusted Guide to Global Trading | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
📝Briefing Highlights
📌 Sustained Revenue Momentum. Management expressed confidence that 3Q26 and 4Q26 revenue can match or exceed 2Q26’s RM88.2m, backed by ongoing EPCC progress and project transitions into recurring income.
📌 Pipeline remains robust. Consolidated pipeline exceeds RM1.6bn, including c.RM700m in Stonepeak opportunities (deployable over 1–2 years) and active tendering across data centres, hospitals, and manufacturing.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 2H26 revenue momentum remains encouraging. Thai and Indonesian EPCC execution, combined with near-completion projects transitioning to O&M, provides strong earnings visibility heading into 2H26.
📌 Recurring income transition gaining traction. Progressive EPCC-to-O&M conversion (validated by recent Centel wins) establishes a solid recurring earnings base bridging into FY27f–FY28f.
📌 Medium-term growth runway remains intact. Beyond current tendering, the c.RM700m Stonepeak pipeline (one major project past the ESCO audit stage) and expansion into Utilities-as-a-Service offer long-term upside.
📌 Forecast. We maintain our FY26f earnings forecast at RM26.6m, while raising our FY27f/FY28f earnings forecasts by 7.3%/7.2% to RM30.4m/RM33.4m respectively. The revisions reflect improved visibility on the Group's recurring income pipeline, with management highlighting several projects nearing completion and progressively transitioning from EPCC to O&M.
📌 Reiterate BUY, TP RM1.32. Raised TP to RM1.32 (from RM1.23) based on an unchanged 30x P/E applied to revised FY27f EPS of 4.41 sen, offering 16.8% upside from RM1.13.
📌 Downside risks. Risks to our recommendation include: (i) KJTS's inability to replenish its order book; (ii) changes in TNB's tariff policies; and (iii) potential contract terminations by its customers.
Research Team, M+ Global
4 Sep 2026
We issued a company update report on our coverage stock KJTS Group Berhad: Your Trusted Guide to Global Trading | Malacca Securities (mplusonline.com)
📝Briefing Highlights
📌 Sustained Revenue Momentum. Management expressed confidence that 3Q26 and 4Q26 revenue can match or exceed 2Q26’s RM88.2m, backed by ongoing EPCC progress and project transitions into recurring income.
📌 Pipeline remains robust. Consolidated pipeline exceeds RM1.6bn, including c.RM700m in Stonepeak opportunities (deployable over 1–2 years) and active tendering across data centres, hospitals, and manufacturing.
💡 M+ Global View
📌 2H26 revenue momentum remains encouraging. Thai and Indonesian EPCC execution, combined with near-completion projects transitioning to O&M, provides strong earnings visibility heading into 2H26.
📌 Recurring income transition gaining traction. Progressive EPCC-to-O&M conversion (validated by recent Centel wins) establishes a solid recurring earnings base bridging into FY27f–FY28f.
📌 Medium-term growth runway remains intact. Beyond current tendering, the c.RM700m Stonepeak pipeline (one major project past the ESCO audit stage) and expansion into Utilities-as-a-Service offer long-term upside.
📌 Forecast. We maintain our FY26f earnings forecast at RM26.6m, while raising our FY27f/FY28f earnings forecasts by 7.3%/7.2% to RM30.4m/RM33.4m respectively. The revisions reflect improved visibility on the Group's recurring income pipeline, with management highlighting several projects nearing completion and progressively transitioning from EPCC to O&M.
📌 Reiterate BUY, TP RM1.32. Raised TP to RM1.32 (from RM1.23) based on an unchanged 30x P/E applied to revised FY27f EPS of 4.41 sen, offering 16.8% upside from RM1.13.
📌 Downside risks. Risks to our recommendation include: (i) KJTS's inability to replenish its order book; (ii) changes in TNB's tariff policies; and (iii) potential contract terminations by its customers.
Research Team, M+ Global
4 Sep 2026
M+ Global Market Wrap - 4Sep26
FBM KLCI: 1,708.10 pts (-7.03pts, -0.41%)
The local bourse traded cautiously today as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the crucial US August payrolls report, with market breadth negative as 568 losers outpaced 523 gainers. The index was dragged down by PETGAS (-36.0 sen) and SDG (-20.0 sen). Sector wise, Telecommunications (+1.31%) outperformed, led by MAXIS (+2.0 sen) and TM (+2.0 sen), while Plantation (-1.64%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.255 (+1.5 sen)
CUSCAPI (0051): RM0.045 (-0.5 sen)
SALUTE (0183): RM0.155 (+4.0 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
F&N (3689): RM24.76 (+38.0 sen)
NESTLE (4707): RM94.84 (+36.0 sen)
CHB (0291): RM2.04 (+17.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
UTDPLT (2089): RM32.06 (-96.0 sen)
CARLSBG (2836): RM13.02 (-84.0 sen)
HEIM (3255): RM14.84 (-80.0 sen)
Volume: 4.34 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.48 bn)
Value: RM2.98 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.12 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️523 ⬇️568
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,904 (+RM1, +0.02%)
Dow Futures: 53,723 pts (-22 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
FBM KLCI: 1,708.10 pts (-7.03pts, -0.41%)
The local bourse traded cautiously today as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the crucial US August payrolls report, with market breadth negative as 568 losers outpaced 523 gainers. The index was dragged down by PETGAS (-36.0 sen) and SDG (-20.0 sen). Sector wise, Telecommunications (+1.31%) outperformed, led by MAXIS (+2.0 sen) and TM (+2.0 sen), while Plantation (-1.64%) lagged the most.
Top 3 Active stocks:
ZETRIX (0138): RM0.255 (+1.5 sen)
CUSCAPI (0051): RM0.045 (-0.5 sen)
SALUTE (0183): RM0.155 (+4.0 sen)
Top 3 Gainer stocks:
F&N (3689): RM24.76 (+38.0 sen)
NESTLE (4707): RM94.84 (+36.0 sen)
CHB (0291): RM2.04 (+17.0 sen)
Top 3 Loser stocks:
UTDPLT (2089): RM32.06 (-96.0 sen)
CARLSBG (2836): RM13.02 (-84.0 sen)
HEIM (3255): RM14.84 (-80.0 sen)
Volume: 4.34 bn (100-bar avg vol: 3.48 bn)
Value: RM2.98 bn (100-bar avg val: RM3.12 bn)
Market Breadth: ⬆️523 ⬇️568
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,904 (+RM1, +0.02%)
Dow Futures: 53,723 pts (-22 pts)
**Source: M+ Global, Bloomberg **
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M+ Market Buzz - 7Sep26
Dow Jones: 53,414.25 pts (-271.86pts, -0.51%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,708.10 pts (-7.03pts, -0.41%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1770
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,650.87 pts (+437.56pts, +1.74%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24600
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,929 (+RM25, +0.51%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5130
⬇️ Support: 4790
Brent Oil: $96.28 (+$0.76, +0.80%)
⬆️ Resistance: 99.60
⬇️ Support: 87.30
Gold: $4,429.98 (-$42.94, -0.96%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4610
⬇️ Support: 4200
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
Dow Jones: 53,414.25 pts (-271.86pts, -0.51%)
⬆️ Resistance: 54900
⬇️ Support: 51700
FBM KLCI: 1,708.10 pts (-7.03pts, -0.41%)
⬆️ Resistance: 1770
⬇️ Support: 1670
HSI Index: 25,650.87 pts (+437.56pts, +1.74%)
⬆️ Resistance: 26400
⬇️ Support: 24600
Crude Palm Oil: RM4,929 (+RM25, +0.51%)
⬆️ Resistance: 5130
⬇️ Support: 4790
Brent Oil: $96.28 (+$0.76, +0.80%)
⬆️ Resistance: 99.60
⬇️ Support: 87.30
Gold: $4,429.98 (-$42.94, -0.96%)
⬆️ Resistance: 4610
⬇️ Support: 4200
Source: Bloomberg, M+Global
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M+ Global Market Update – 07Sep26
Selective Plays to Drive Local Market Gains
US: Wall Street will be closed for the Labor Day holiday, with normal trading set to resume on Tuesday. Upon reopening, institutional attention is likely to turn towards S&P Dow Jones Indices’ quarterly rebalancing. Bloom Energy (BE) is in focus after jumping more than 7% in post-market trading following news of its inclusion in the benchmark S&P 500 alongside Illumina (ILMN) and Everpure (P), replacing Molson Coors Beverage, The Trade Desk and Builders FirstSource. The inclusion further highlights BE’s growing exposure to on-site fuel-cell power solutions for AI data centre infrastructure.
MY: Over in Malaysia, the FBM KLCI is expected to remain supported above the 1,700 psychological level, although buying interest may stay selective amid a cautious broader market backdrop. Focus should remain on stock-specific catalysts across infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial growth plays. PEKAT remains a beneficiary of Malaysia’s renewable-energy push, with recent strength bringing the stock close to its 52-week high. KEEMING is supported by an indicative order book of approximately RM246m and growing exposure to data centre M&E works. LWSABAH offers a more defensive angle following strong FY2026 earnings, underpinned by resilient East Malaysian beverage demand and expanded production capacity. GAMUDA also remains well supported by its record RM59.6bn order book and expanding data centre exposure, providing strong earnings visibility.
Stocks to watch:
Technology: EG, SAM, *PENTECH*
Industrial: CBHB
Solar: PEKAT
Consumer: *LWSABAH*
Construction: SSB8, GAMUDA, MNHLDG
Chemical: *TMK*
Source: M+ Global
Selective Plays to Drive Local Market Gains
US: Wall Street will be closed for the Labor Day holiday, with normal trading set to resume on Tuesday. Upon reopening, institutional attention is likely to turn towards S&P Dow Jones Indices’ quarterly rebalancing. Bloom Energy (BE) is in focus after jumping more than 7% in post-market trading following news of its inclusion in the benchmark S&P 500 alongside Illumina (ILMN) and Everpure (P), replacing Molson Coors Beverage, The Trade Desk and Builders FirstSource. The inclusion further highlights BE’s growing exposure to on-site fuel-cell power solutions for AI data centre infrastructure.
MY: Over in Malaysia, the FBM KLCI is expected to remain supported above the 1,700 psychological level, although buying interest may stay selective amid a cautious broader market backdrop. Focus should remain on stock-specific catalysts across infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial growth plays. PEKAT remains a beneficiary of Malaysia’s renewable-energy push, with recent strength bringing the stock close to its 52-week high. KEEMING is supported by an indicative order book of approximately RM246m and growing exposure to data centre M&E works. LWSABAH offers a more defensive angle following strong FY2026 earnings, underpinned by resilient East Malaysian beverage demand and expanded production capacity. GAMUDA also remains well supported by its record RM59.6bn order book and expanding data centre exposure, providing strong earnings visibility.
Stocks to watch:
Technology: EG, SAM, *PENTECH*
Industrial: CBHB
Solar: PEKAT
Consumer: *LWSABAH*
Construction: SSB8, GAMUDA, MNHLDG
Chemical: *TMK*
Source: M+ Global