Analysis

BIMB sees opportunities as Malaysia’s moving up the semiconductor value chain

BIMB Securities has maintained a neutral outlook on Malaysia's broader technology sector but remain bullish on fabless semiconductor firms as Malaysia's moving up the semiconductor value chain.

Malaysia’s tech hardware industry conditions to improve this year – Maybank

Maybank Investment Bank Research has returned from its recent visit to Malaysia's Penang road trip feeling optimistic as tech hardware players suggest that industry conditions are improving into 2026.

MBSB expects smartphone industry to experience a challenging 2026

MBSB Research said Thursday that it has maintained its neutral stance on Malaysia's technology sector as it viewed that the smartphone industry is anticipated to experience a challenging 2026.

Apex Securities foresees slower EV demand growth in Malaysia this year

Apex Securities has foreseen slower electric vehicle (EV) demand growth in Malaysia this year amid policy changes.

Hong Leong expects continued upbeat AI spending to underpin robust tech sector in Malaysia this year

With the global tech earnings season underway, Hong Leong Investment Bank Research has expected continued upbeat artificial intelligence (AI) spending commentary to underpin a robust 2026 guidance for Malaysia technology sector.

Analysts foresee gradual transition to battery electric vehicles in Malaysia

Kenanga Research has expected gradual transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) which currently enjoys tax exemption up until 2027 for locally-assembled completely knocked-down (CKDs) in Malaysia.

TNGlobal Tracker: Southeast Asia (SEA) Monthly Funding Snapshot Dec 2025

The SEA Monthly Funding Tracker for December 2025 recorded a significant surge in total capital deployment, reaching $491.06 million across 17 rounds. This represents a substantial 49.7 percent increase month-on-month (November 2025: $328.0 million), although it reflects a slight 4.02 percent decrease compared to the same period last year (December 2024:…

Maybank remains optimistic on Malaysia’s renewable energy sector in 2026

Maybank Investment Bank has remained optimistic on Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector in 2026 as projects under Large Scale Solar 5 (LSS5), LSS5+, Malaysia's Battery Energy Storage System (MyBeST) and Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) enter into engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) execution phase supporting…

Sea, Grab’s medium-term growth focus may weigh on margin expansion – Maybank

Maybank Investment Bank believes both Sea and Grab are prioritizing growth over the medium term, which may weigh on margin expansion.

Analysts see EV momentum is building in Malaysia with expanding local assembly pipeline

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicle (EV) momentum is building in Malaysia with an expanding local assembly pipeline.