Maybank IB Views

Star Publications (Malaysia) RM3.39: Hold
Diversifying media assets Shariah-compliant

Near-term catalysts yet to emerge; maintain Hold. On the positive side, indications thus far are that the recent electricity tariff hike has had little impact on ad spend. Furthermore, circulation appears to be leveling off after five years of slippage. Nevertheless, current valuations are reflective of its near-term outlook on tapering single digit earnings growth after a strong rebound last year. We maintain our earnings estimates and RM3.69 SOP TP which implies 12.6x 2012 PER.

Technicals
The FBM KLCI lost 1.95 points and ended at 1,554.24 yesterday. Its resistance areas of 1,555 and 1,576 will cap market gains, whilst the obvious support areas are located at 1,533 and 1,553. Due to the US markets’ mixed tone last night, we will see some initial low volume buying activities in the local bourse today.

Trading idea is a Take Profit call on MUHIBAH.

Other Local News
Perodua: 10,000 orders for new Myvi so far, New Myvi to make Indonesian debut. Perodua has received about 10,000 orders for the new Myvi since booking was opened on June 4 and it expects between 8,000 and 8,500 units to be sold monthly. Separately, the new Perodua Myvi will soon make its debut in the Indonesian market, marking Perodua's first foray there. 500 units of the new Myvi will be shipped to Indonesia this month, while the official launch there will take place next month. (Source: Business Times)

MAS: May boost fleet to tap Oneworld network. Malaysia Airlines' entry into the Oneworld airline alliance may see it ordering more planes. MAS will be attending the Paris Air Show next week, and an announcement on new orders is largely expected. (Source: Business Times)

AirAsia: To announce aircraft orders at Paris Air Show. AirAsia is aiming to conclude negotiations soon so that it can make a landmark aircraft order to double its fleet at the Paris Air Show. (Source: The Star)

UEM Land: Targets RM5b GDV in 2011. UEM Land Holdings Bhd is planning to launch projects with a total gross development value (GDV) of RM5b this year, as it aspires to see its revenue grow by 50%. (Source: The Edge Financial Daily)

KPJ: To build specialist centre in Iskandar. KPJ Healthcare Bhd has received approval for zoning from the Health Ministry to set up a new specialist hospital at Bandar Dato Onn in a collaboration with Johor Land Bhd. (Source: The Star)

Plantation: Malaysia wins case against Aussie palm oil labeling Bill, Malaysia is largest producer of certified, sustainable palm oil. Malaysia has won its case against Australia's proposed Truth in Labelling - Palm Oil Bill. The Community Affairs Legislative Committee of the Australian Senate in Canberra has recommended that the Bill not be passed. Separately, Malaysia is now the world's largest producer of certified and sustainable palm oil, accounting for half of the 4.2m tonnes of globally certified and sustainable palm oil to date carried out by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). (Source: Business Times)