PETALING JAYA: Easing global trade tensions, a more accommodative international monetary policy stance, firm ringgit, attractive market valuations and liquidity are anticipated to help Bursa Malaysia perform better in 2026. Phillip Capital Research said it has a “neutral” call on the outlook for Bursa with a 2026 year-end target of 1,710 points for the FBM KLCI. The research house added that Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) would support external demand for services and overall economic growth. Bank Negara Malaysia is likely to hold its policy rate steady at 2.75% in 2026, according to the research house. Its top “buy” calls among large cap stocks is for companies like CIMB Group Holdings Bhd , Gamuda Bhd , Telekom Malaysia Bhd , SD Guthrie Bhd , IHH Healthcare Bhd and Frontken Corp Bhd .

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 11:39 UTC