Posted by Bursino > 2024-01-28 20:41 | Report Abuse

@TheContrarian
Your premise "UMNO will not allow LTAT to sell their controlling interest in Affin." As such you think, at the very best Sarawak will only invest in Affin.
1)BPlant. It was a Bersatu MPs that objected to the deal on LTAT selling their stakes to Non Malays.
2) Why should Sarawak invest in Affin? There are so many other Banks they can choose to invest. And Sarawak doesn't need to invest in Banks in order for the Banks to set up Branches in Sarawak.

My reading, the leaders in Sarawak want a controlling interest in a Bank. It is strategic and fits in with their grand design to consolidate the economic activities, develop and sustain the development of the state.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 20:45 | Report Abuse

Yes, Sarawak wants their own bank. On the other hand LTAT needs money to pay dividends to its members and since they couldn't sell down Boustead or Bplant, it's only Affin left that they could sell down.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 20:47 | Report Abuse

KLK take over offer of RM1.55 for Bplant was the best price. Eventually LTAT had to match that price and call off the deal with KLK. This further burden LTAT financially.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 20:49 | Report Abuse

Remember the official news is that Sarawak is buying additional 15% in Affin from LTAT. There's nowhere in any news report that Sarawak is taking over Affin. Only bullshit from some people.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 20:53 | Report Abuse

If people here wants to believe in the bullshit that Sarawak is taking over Affin then go ahead. Sarawak's first 4.9% stake was done at RM1.97. My own average cost in Affin is RM1.89. :-)

Posted by Bursino > 2024-01-28 21:02 | Report Abuse

Time is the essence and the federal government has provided bridging
loans. Money is no longer an issue.
LTAT is out of ICU and ventilators
taken off. LTAT can do wonders to raise money now
that Boustead and BPlant are taken private.

Posted by Bursino > 2024-01-28 21:05 | Report Abuse

Sir. It is uncouth to label all other speculations as cattle dung. Yours is as much a speculation.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 21:19 | Report Abuse

Hahahahahaha

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 21:51 | Report Abuse

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on January 8, 2024 - January 14, 2024

THE Sarawak State Financial Secretary is understood to be close to concluding a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will lead to a deal to acquire an additional stake in Affin Bank Bhd from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT).

At present, Sarawak has a 4.95% stake in the bank. The state bought the 112.56 million shares in mid-April last year at RM1.97 per share or RM221.74 million in total.


The Edge learns that Sarawak state is keen to acquire an additional 15% in Affin from the armed forces fund that has a direct 29.7% in the banking group while its wholly-owned unit Boustead Holdings Bhd has a 20.65% stake.

The talks for the MoU were more or less concluded late last year, according to sources. However, an agreement has yet to be signed.

Posted by Bursino > 2024-01-28 21:59 | Report Abuse

Hahahahahah

Posted by rohank71 > 2024-01-28 22:07 | Report Abuse

with LTATs 29% and BEAs 23%, Swak will get more than 50%. the price must be attractive for BEA and LTAT to sell. or else they will be stuck for longer term. Swak will undertake to pare down to lower stake at later date once Affin is restructured and ROI improves.

Posted by rohank71 > 2024-01-28 22:25 | Report Abuse

Few things for BNM to consider in allowing Swak to take above 50% in Affin are
1) is it better keeping Affin in LTAT or Swak
2) is it worth keeping BEA in Affin as major shareholder above 20% or allowing Swak to buy them out.
3) is it better to allow a large shareholder to restructure Affin or many shareholders and go nowhere.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 22:50 | Report Abuse

Looks like tomorrow Affin will go limit up.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-28 22:50 | Report Abuse

Better buy first thing in the morning.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-29 09:09 | Report Abuse

Quickly buy Affin!

Posted by rohank71 > 2024-01-29 12:37 | Report Abuse

https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/698883

mtg to brief Swak tomorrow?

Posted by aklobi > 2024-01-29 13:28 | Report Abuse

@TheContrarian, As we all know, your words carry a heavy weight amongst Affin investors (at least on this page). Last week, you have been very bearish on Affin and explicitly saying factors point to a lower price ahead, but you quickly flipped to calling for a quick buy. I personally (and I am sure many here) respect your words and I believe you owe us an explanation of what happened.

Posted by rohank71 > 2024-01-29 14:13 | Report Abuse

#aklobi.... he was just being sarcastic to my post... he didn't mean it. anyway, we all respect TheContrarians view as his points are valid, too based on public info.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-29 14:38 | Report Abuse

I have taken some profit on Affin this morning at 2.55. My average cost is only RM1.89, so as price rises I will continue to take profits. Whenever price retreat back to RM2 or below I will always buy back. This has always been my style of investing. Tomorrow evening an announcement is scheduled, might be on the sale of the 15% stake, hopefully price will be around RM2.50.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-29 14:39 | Report Abuse

Affin Bank is hosting its ‘Malaysia Market Outlook 2024 – Propelling Malaysia Forward’ on Tuesday at Menara Affin, Tun Razak Exchange in Kuala Lumpur with Abang Johari as its guest of honour alongside the bank’s president and chief executive officer Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah.

The bank is calling for a press conference at 3pm with the two guests of honour.

Posted by aklobi > 2024-01-29 15:27 | Report Abuse

We are witnessing the birth of a new era for Affin Bank. Congrats to all diehard Affin investors.

Posted by klee > 2024-01-29 16:39 | Report Abuse

Sarawak has RM20 bil reserves,it can afford to buy the full stake from LTAT.

Posted by klee > 2024-01-29 16:42 | Report Abuse

Imagine the possibilities if this become a sarawak controlled bank.

Posted by hhhiii123 > 2024-01-29 19:45 | Report Abuse

Never believe kenanga tp lol

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-29 19:47 | Report Abuse

Kenanga owned by Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd, Taib's company.

Posted by aklobi > 2024-01-29 21:09 | Report Abuse

@hhhii123, read above.. I said that earlier. I have been reading Kenanga research for almost 10 years, most of the time it gave weird or manipulated TPs.

Posted by hhhiii123 > 2024-01-29 21:17 | Report Abuse

i never sold, instead i hold, no worry lol

Posted by sg999 > 2024-01-29 21:27 | Report Abuse

TP RM3???????

Posted by hhhiii123 > 2024-01-29 21:34 | Report Abuse

if net asset per share is Rm4.50, then RM4 is possible, wkaka

Posted by sg999 > 2024-01-29 22:55 | Report Abuse

WHY？ i thought they just add share not buy over like bplant?

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-30 08:25 | Report Abuse

https://www.dagangnews.com/article/benar-benar-menjadikah-kerajaan-negeri-sarawak-beli-affin-bank-34454

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-30 08:29 | Report Abuse

Any stake higher than 20% needs prior approval from Bank Negara before negotiation can commence.

Posted by klee > 2024-01-30 10:37 | Report Abuse

told you all..

Posted by rohank71 > 2024-01-30 10:38 | Report Abuse

if Swak wants to do anything or ask anything, it must be this time. better ask for 51% vs just 20%

Posted by rlch > 2024-01-30 12:12 | Report Abuse

EPF will continue to sell? Lower price already EPF sold higher price sell more logic?

Posted by rlch > 2024-01-30 12:23 | Report Abuse

Sales, profit down Affin up pure goreng?

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-30 12:25 | Report Abuse

Announcement at 3 pm, wait for announcement.

Posted by klee > 2024-01-30 12:38 | Report Abuse

Rm20 bil warchest n rising,whats another few % of a smallish bank,sarawak wants own airline,own bank,own education system etc.Soon the johor theme will cool when new king is sworn in,n bursa needs a new theme to keep it hot.Go sarawak.

Posted by aklobi > 2024-01-30 14:31 | Report Abuse

Dear Affin comrades, for the sake of transparency, I just sold ALL of my Affin shares. Wishing you all the best of luck. If the price goes down to MYR 2 levels I will certainly buy again.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-30 14:38 | Report Abuse

@aklobi, why didn't wait for 3 pm announcement?

Posted by aklobi > 2024-01-30 14:43 | Report Abuse

@TheContrarian, The saying goes: "Buy on rumour sell on news". The price has shot up alot already to the extent I start to believe the current fundamentals of the company cannot support it. I have an inkling that the price might go down after any announcement, I could be wrong but I am content with the profits I achieved so far.

Posted by TheContrarian > 2024-01-30 14:51 | Report Abuse

Best of luck to you, aklobi.

Posted by klee > 2024-01-30 14:51 | Report Abuse

buy on rumour,buy more on great news....lol
sarawak govt takeover is great news,Ltat is a non performer

Posted by aklobi > 2024-01-30 14:54 | Report Abuse

Thanks TheContrarian. I really do wish all Affin shareholders the best of luck.

Posted by moven00 > 2024-01-30 15:31 | Report Abuse

Thanks Affin and Abang Jo…. Sell all already moments ago… terima kasih

Posted by rohank71 > 2024-01-30 15:32 | Report Abuse

#aklobi... enjoy ur profits ya. I will hold on for the GO, hopefully.

Posted by moven00 > 2024-01-30 17:07 | Report Abuse

Last 1/2 hours They throw like there is no tomorrow… likely game over.

Posted by klee > 2024-01-30 17:20 | Report Abuse

likely a jo just show face ,pull back is chance to collect more..

Posted by klee > 2024-01-30 17:20 | Report Abuse

only worry is global mkts hv peaked

Posted by Bursino > 2024-01-30 17:38 | Report Abuse

Nothing new was said that was not already said other than the 20% stake is inaccurate.