Then QE 3 stay ...

Today no.1 again :)

Mowwwa, what is ur TP?

What is the highest it can go ? Wondering now!

Transfer to main board announcement ?

What do u mean Wong?

Don't argue.. At least it is no. 1 today. Lol

Me too

Down liow.

Thanks for sharing :)

I am expecting :)

Hope so. What I m expecting now is to at least stay at new bottom line (between 0.59 - 0.60) and wait for good news or next quarterly report as catalyst. By then... > 0.70 !!! Emm.. sounds good ya

Hi ur a bit is at what price if don't mind to share...so that we can collect together :)

Minor correction after few days of running up.

Cheers bros.....

I sold mine. Good luck to the rest. Make more $$$$$$$$$$$ ya..

Besut, Teregganu by-election.

Not sure but hope so. If with additional contract awards news, may be

My TP 0.75 - 0.80 (a bit greedy) :)

Malaysia Airlines scales new heights with hospitality
Written by theedgemalaysia.com
Tue Jul 23 2013 3:10:25 PM
KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): Malaysia Airlines is committed to scaling new heights with its reputable hospitality to ensure that travellers will enjoy their journeys, according to Malaysia Airlines Director of Commercial, Dr Hugh Dunleavy.

He lamented that the romance of airline travel has been sacrificed to make way for cost consideration and increase passenger volume. However, Malaysia Airlines will not sacrifice quality service and hospitality.

“Air travel is all about rock bottom ticket prices and no frills nowadays. Long queues, tight security checks… becomes the memory of your travels. What used to be a discerning choice accompanied by anticipation of a long-awaited trip is now an arduous necessity before arriving at a destination,” he said.

“This is the area that Malaysia Airlines has the edge through our advocacy of ‘Malaysian Hospitality’. Our goal is to create memorable experiences for everyone. And that is the all-important factor that sets us apart from other premium airlines,” added Dr Dunleavy.

Malaysia Airlines lifted the Skytrax World Airline Award as a 5-star airline in 2012 and again this year, besides winning the Skytrax helmed World’s Best Cabin Staff Award 7 out of 11 times since 2001, thus demostrating its commitment to go beyond transporting travellers from point-to-point.

He added that great brands are built on promises; iconic brands are built on a great purpose but Malaysia Airlines goes beyond airline travel by inspiring people to look at the world differently.

“Our new brand campaign celebrates life’s journeys and how it is made meaningful and memorable by the people who are with you along the way. Just like these people, Malaysia Airlines is committed to making your journey a truly remarkable one,” Dr Dunleavy added.

Indeed, Malaysia Airlines has been synonymous with ‘Malaysian Hospitality’, a distinct philosophy that its team delivers across its network of over 60 destinations today.

In mid-June 2013, the premium airline launched a worldwide brand campaign that leverages its edge in delivering ‘Malaysian Hospitality’ as part of the previously introduced positioning ‘Journeys are made by the people you travel with’.

The ‘Journeys’ campaign, launched locally on June 17 and covering markets across Malaysia and ASEAN, UK, Europe and China, is the first major brand campaign in recent years, signalling greater things ahead for the Malaysian airline and signals the beginning of an extensive campaign that expands beyond Malaysia.

Brought to life via a combination of media including a TV commercial to tell the brand story, strong print advertisements with brand and product messages will cater specifically to different consumer segments.

These will be supported by the outdoor media that establishes the brand’s presence and digital activation for consumers to engage with the brand.

Cognisant that a brand cannot be built on one campaign alone, Malaysia Airlines thought it absolutely critical that they first establish what the brand stands for.

Subsequently, they activated the brand to let everyone, around the world, experience Malaysia Airlines. Through consistent engagement and involvement, Malaysia Airline is confident people will recognize the value it brings to their lives.

After a succession of milestones in the last 12 months, from the launch of the A380 into its fleet, to joining the award-winning one world airline alliance, Malaysia Airlines’ global brand campaign is more than just a communications effort to external audiences.

Dr Dunleavy reiterated that the brand’s commitment is to constantly create delightful experiences for their travellers.

“Our vision to be the world’s most preferred premium airline is grounded in our belief that every single member within the Malaysia Airlines family can play a key part in creating extraordinary experiences,” he said.

Still brewing

Someone recommended sersol here but picked up so fast. Not even have time to evaluate lol. Any other recommendations ? Anyway, thanks for the recommendation.

Disposed of shares by directors again !!

Guys, any good mid-cap counters can share?

What happened to KNM?

Perhaps. Probably in Sept. I guess.

Huat ar...

Y?

Wow u guys are such a good auditor lol

Thanks ipomember and qqq668. Pray hard if wanna involve in this counter :) good luck to all.

ipomember, what do you see MAS in future if making losses again ? Will TF from Air Asia be invited again ? Or it will totally dismissed ?
What about you qqq668 ?

This counter only for capital gain not dividend.

Revenue n profit reduced I tot !

MAS staff key to turnaround plan

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:02:41 GMT


BIG POTENTIAL: But analysts are divided if it is overstaffed or operating less efficiently than rivals


MALAYSIA Airlines (MAS)'s workforce is key to the national carrier's turnaround plan, but analysts are divided on whether it is overstaffed or operating less efficiently than its rivals.

A quick check on its financials shows that MAS has 19,406 employees on its wage book, while Singapore Airlines (SIA) has 23,189.

As at end-2012, the actual sales per employee for MAS was US$221,761 (RM707,417), while SIA's actual sales per employee stood at US$524,053 as at end-March 2013.

"The turnaround plan must address this," said MIDF research head Zulkifli Hamzah yesterday.

He added that by increasing capacity, staff productivity will improve. The question now is whether higher capacity will attract a commensurate demand.

"If additional seats can be filled, the airline is a good bet for a turnaround story," Zulkifli said.

His comments came in the wake of a plan disclosed by Firefly Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Ignatius Ong, who had reportedly said a listing is on the cards for the company.

"One of the requirements for listing is to strengthen the company's position," said Ignatius, adding that Firefly is now on an expansion mode.

Mercury Securities head of research Edmund Tham said if value could be squeezed from a listing exercise, MAS shares would rally.

MAS has been trading below the 50-sen barrier and is one of the most actively traded stocks on a daily momentum.

"Capture the imagination of the investing public, MAS, which is a high-beta stock, has the potential to dominate the market, especially since Khazanah Nasional Bhd is a shareholder," said a dealer with RHB Securities.

"Potential" is a key word in the MAS story as the airline has often been tipped for greatness due to its high service standards. However, the inability to live up to its potential has landed it in the corporate restructuring room more times than any other major government-linked companies over the past 15 years.

MAS chief executive officer Ahmad Jauhari Yahya recently said the carrier's latest business turnaround plan has started to yield results.

Despite poor economic conditions, MAS' operating loss reduced by 46 per cent to RM165 million for the first three months ended March 31 2013.

Analysts, though, contend that the market, having seen more than its share of turnaround plans, only for a new one to be introduced now to revive the fledgling carrier, aren't too excited about short-term fixes.

They are looking at a word often missing in most of the turnaround plans - consistency.

When roughly the qtrly result will be out?

I was busy and missed it.

Was that panic selling?

Thanks for sharing

It will ding dong ding dong till qtrly report announced. If better result, I guess will move upwards right before announcement. Pray hard ya. Good luck to all.

TP ?

Directors disposed on 11 July at 0.50 (lower than market's). Why ?

Hard to get at 0.310

Any prospect for this ?

MAS to float Firefly?

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:15:28 GMT


RAISING CAPITAL: Listing of subsidiary will be national carrier’s first


Malaysia Airlines (MAS) may sell Firefly Sdn Bhd shares to the public to raise capital in order to help expand the sixyear-
old subsidiary’s business.

If the initial public offering (IPO) does take place, it will be the first time the national carrier lists a subsidiary.

Over the years, many of the carrier’s plans have outlined the need to list its profitable units to help raise capital and also to better manage it.

The closest it got thus far was the sale of MAS Catering Sdn Bhd to Brahim’s Holdings Bhd and LSG Asia GmbH in 2003.


Brahim’s and LSG paid RM175 million for MAS Catering, besides taking over the company’s accumulated losses. MAS had incurred
losses of about RM200 million from the catering business.

The carrier has more than 30 subsidiaries and associate companies. Its profitable units include Malaysia Airlines Cargo Sdn Bhd and Firefly.

Firefly bled red ink in 2011 due to its shortlived jet operations but returned to the black last year. Prior to 2010, Firefly had been making around RM10 million to RM12 million in
net profit.

The company, which is targeting a revenue of RM350 million this year, currently contributes less than five per cent to MAS’ bottom line.

Analysts said MAS’ plan to list its subsidiaries is more of a balance sheet management exercise.

“If the market views MAS’ move to unlock the value of its subsidiaries as positive, the new listed entity will rally,” said Mercury Securities head of research Edmund Tham.

Firefly chief executive officer Ignatius Ong said the listing is in the scope of the company.

“One of the requirements for listing is to strengthen the company’s position. This is where the new ATR 72-600 aircraft comes in.

We are on an expansion mode,” he said. Last December, MAS ordered 36 ATR 72-600 turboprop planes from French-Italian aircraft maker ATR for RM3 billion. Of those, 20 are for
Firefly and the rest for MASwings.

Firefly received its first ATR 72-600 earlier this week. The rest will be delivered in batches over the next three years.

“We are increasing frequencies in existing markets and identifying new routes,” Ong said on the sidelines of the launch of Firefly’s inaugural ATR 72-600 commercial flight to Johor’s
Senai International Airport from Subang Skypark yesterday.

Firefly also operates 12 ATR 72-500s and flies to more than 25 destinations within Malaysia, southern Thailand, Singapore and Sumatra.

Y it dropped from so high ? Any catalyst for this counter ?

What kind of engineering services ? Please share

What you guys expected for the upcoming quarterly results?

When the quarterly report will be out?

Who is in the board?

Is EPF or Khazanah in here ?