KL Market

I believe that most people in Malaysia are still not invested in the stock market. At most they are indirect investors through unit trusts and investment-linked insurance products. For some reason, stocks are seen as risky and for most people rightly so. Compare it with the KL property market in the past few years and [...]……
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I’m just reading with interest the prediction of this Charles Nenner guru whose other predictions have apparently been proven right in recent times. It seems judging from the comments in the article the views of US investing community is divided somewhat equally on this prediction. Nenner thinks the market will peak in August and move towards [...]……
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RHB Research has recently published an interesting report on the life insurance sector in Malaysia.

Currently there are 16 life insurance companies in Malaysia and the major players are Great Eastern, AIA, Prudential and ING. The industry size is around 11.9m policies with annual premiums of RM17.4 billion. RHB Research expects ………
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In a somewhat unexpected development, Starhill REIT is proposing to sell its Starhill Gallery and Lot 10 properties to Starhill Global REIT (which is listed on SGX).

YTL is looking to position Starhill REIT as a pure Hospitality play, while Starhill Global REIT will be a Retail play.

Starhill Global REIT is ………
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Horizon.my speaks with AL-’AQAR KPJ REIT, the world’s first Islamic REIT. With us are Yusaini bin Sidek (CEO) and Shareen Zurina (Strategic Planning & Investor Relations Executive).

The Board of Directors of Alaqar KPJ REIT

1. Can you share with us a bit about Johor Corporation, Al-Aqar KPJ Reit (“Alaqar”) and KPJ ………
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As investors, we usually try to get a feel for the future earnings of the company we invest in.

If we can’t predict future earnings, we can at least find out how a company plans to increase its earnings. There are basically several ways:

1. Expand into new markets (eg new country)
2. ………
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As investors, we usually try to get a feel for the future earnings of the company we invest in.

If we can’t predict future earnings, we can at least find out how a company plans to increase its earnings. There are basically several ways:

1. Expand into new markets (eg new country)
2. ………
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Following our recent article on Hektar REIT, below are the interview transcripts which provide more insight into some key areas.

Hektar is led by its Chairman & CEO, Dato Jaafar Bin Abdul Hamid.

1. What is the percentage of Hektar REIT & Hektar Asset Management owned by Fraser Centrepoint group? How is ………
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Hektar REIT is one of the higher yielding REITs on Bursa Malaysia.

Having sank to a low of RM0.73 during last year’s meltdown, its unit price has since gained some 44% to close at RM1.05 yesterday. Even at the current price of RM1.05, Hektar’s distribution yield works out to be 9.7%, ………
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Here’s a list of 10 major mistakes in managing your money. It is compiled by our Church Pastor. And even if our Pastor is not an expert in finance & investment, I must say it’s a pretty good guide:

1. Too Much Debt - no elaboration needed

2. Get Rich Quick – no ………
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