http://www.scmp.com/week-asia/business/article/2069928/proton-saga-why-would-malaysia-sell-its-symbol-dignity-china
http://paultan.org/2017/02/12/govt-has-no-qualms-over-proton-majority-stake-sale/
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/02/211435/protons-strategic-partnership-will-enable-it-build-better-cars

I don't think the company will go bankrupt. They hire a huge number of employees, and Proton is a Malaysia's principal automotive company. If the company goes bankrupt, a great number of people will be jobless, and the Malaysian auto industry will be severely damaged. That's why the Malaysian government wants to avoid that and is eager to help them under any circumstances.

The stock used to be extremely undervalued. It's still undervalued.

Geely could steer Proton in right direction, says think-tank
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/02/11/geely-could-steer-proton-in-right-direction-says-think-tank/
Can Proton do it this time?
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/11/can-proton-do-it-this-time/

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd +1.60%
RHB Bank +1.98%
Maybank +1.22%

Banks are expected to outperform the market for a couple of months.

UPDATE 1-Malaysia Dec factory output up 4.7 pct y/y, above forecast
http://www.reuters.com/article/malaysia-economy-output-idUSL4N1FV23E

Moody’s upgrades Indonesia outlook to positive
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/10/moodys-upgrades-indonesia-outlook-to-positive/

Malaysia’s December factory output up 4.7pc on year, above forecast
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/money/article/malaysias-december-factory-output-up-4.7pc-on-year-above-forecast

Major sub-sectors that expanded in December were petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products, electrical and electronic products, and food, beverage and tobacco, data from the Statistics Department showed.

WSJ Survey: Most Economists Expect Next Fed Rate Increase in June
https://www.wsj.com/articles/wsj-survey-most-economists-expect-next-fed-rate-increase-in-june-1486652405

KESM Industries Berhad is also a growth stock.

Malaysian economy has started picking up very strongly.

UPDATE 1-Malaysia's Dec exports up 10.7 pct, beat forecast
Imports in December rose 11.5 percent, following November's increase of 11.2
percent.
http://www.reuters.com/article/malaysia-economy-trade-idUSL4N1FT2MA

Oil and gas sector upgraded to Neutral at Affin Hwang Research
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/08/oil-and-gas-sector-upgraded-to-neutral-at-affin-hwang-research/

Oil and gas sector upgraded to Neutral at Affin Hwang Research
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/08/oil-and-gas-sector-upgraded-to-neutral-at-affin-hwang-research/

Regarding KESM INDUSTRIES BHD, its P/E is still low.

JHM Consolidation Berhad is an example of one year big winner who is becoming next year big winner.

KESM confident revenue can surpass RM300m in FY17
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/01/04/kesm-confident-revenue-can-surpass-rm300m-in-fy17/

I must say 2017 will be an extremely good year for Malaysian stocks as export, import and oil stocks just started consolidating at the same time! Unbelievable!

Malaysian Ringgit may appreciate further against USD due to Trump's policy about dollar.

Trump seems determined to punish the U.S. dollar
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/donald-trump-seems-fixated-on-punishing-the-us-dollar-2017-02-01

Malaysia manufacturing PMI highest in 20 months
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/02/malaysia-manufacturing-pmi-highest-in-20-months-nikkei/

The Malaysian economy has started picking up.

Top 7 Malaysian bank brands show strong growth in ASEAN
http://www.marketing-interactive.com/top-7-malaysian-bank-brands-show-strong-growth-in-asean/

Major reshuffling at Proton amid reports of China tie-up
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/02/209105/major-reshuffling-proton-amid-reports-china-tie

StarBiz reported Chinese car manufacturer Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd is said to be leading the race to become the technical partner of national car manufacturer Proton Holdings Bhd – a unit of DRB-Hicom.
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/02/trading--ideas-drb-hicom-banks-hua-yang-eig/

Norfolk car-maker Lotus ‘in best position for 20 years’ and on track for profitability this year
http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/norfolk_car_maker_lotus_in_best_position_for_20_years_and_on_track_for_profitability_this_year_1_4871538

DRB-Hicom revamp of subsidiary companies in full swing
http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2146594

DRB-Hicom’s unit consolidates vehicle leasing business
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/02/01/drbhicoms-unit-consolidates-vehicle-leasing-business/

USDMYR 4.4267

RSI 16.67 oversold condition

Stocks with high dividends outperform the market when the market wobbles. That;s why you should include stocks with high dividends like Maybank in your portfolio.

Malaysian infrastructure giant MMC Corporation has sold its oil and gas engineering division for 50 million ringgit (US$11.2 million) in cash.
https://www.msn.com/en-my/money/other/mmc-corp-sells-oandg-unit-for-rm50m-to-streamline-business/ar-AAm2Dax

Late profit taking of Axiata and Maybank pushed the FBM KLCI into the red when the market closed for the day at midday on Friday but focus was on Sime Darby after its corporate exercise.

The profit taking was expected ahead of the long weekend for the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays. Trading will resume on Tuesday.
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/01/27/late-selling-sends-klci-down-nearly-6-pts/

This is good time to collect stocks for import and export companies as export and import values in Malaysia started to consolidate greatly in November 2016. Supermax is an export company.

Malaysia's Nov exports surge 7.8 pct y/y, more than forecast
http://in.reuters.com/article/malaysia-economy-trade-idINKBN14Q0GP

MMC news part III
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/01/28/unlocking-value-in-mmc/

MMC news Part II
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/01/27/mmc-raises-capacity/

MMC news
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/01/28/che-khalib-says-mmcs-assets-surpass-its-debts/

The company's revenues have been growing steadily in the long run, so there will be no problem holding the stock for a long time. It's better to hold the stock for a long time than selling at a low price.

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) expects at least 25% increase in the number of e-Ang Pow transactions and value to increase to over RM2mil this Chinese New Year.
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2017/01/26/maybank-expects-25pc-rise-in-e-ang-pow-transactions/

Malaysia's economy remains strong, dynamic even without TPPA, says Najib
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/01/207087/malaysias-economy-remains-strong-dynamic-even-without-tppa-says-najib

Healthcare Industry Demand for Disposable Gloves to Stay Strong

“A large number of functions in the healthcare industry require the medical personnel to wear disposable gloves. Surgeries, sterilization procedures, and examinations form the bulk of medical responsibilities where disposable gloves are a must. Additionally, with the more recent outbreaks of diseases such as Zika, swine and avian flu, SARS, and Ebola, it has become even more important for medical personnel to wear protective clothes and disposable gloves to prevent the spread of these diseases,” states a TMR analyst.

There are also several non-medical applications of disposable gloves that are showing a greater demand for them due to improvements in hygiene and safety standards. These include the food and beverage industry and the automotive industry.
http://military-technologies.net/2017/01/17/u-k-disposable-gloves-market-demand-spurred-by-growing-requirement-in-medical-applications-reports-tmr2023/

Highlights of Cold Eye's 30 stocks
http://www.stockifyblog.com/single-post/2016/10/21/Cold-Eye-shortlisted

Oil price up up Wow

crude oil 53.80 +1.05 +1.99%

Its good to start buying oil related stocks which have not consolidated greatly so far. For instance, Sapurakencana Petroleum.

OPEC, Russia Say Oil Cuts Are Deeper and Faster Than Expected
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/opec-russia-oil-cuts-deeper-162207903.html

It's Going to Be a Hot Summer for Oil Prices
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-01-20/it-s-going-to-be-a-hot-summer-for-oil-prices

http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2015/06/16/theta-edge-can-be-profitable-by-the-end-of-2016/

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/money/article/mmc-corp-to-acquire-70pc-stake-in-kmb-seaport-for-rm21m