Malaysia's Consumer Sector Could Benefit from Resilient Domestic Demand

Dow Jones07-09

0343 GMT - Malaysia's consumer sector looks increasingly well-positioned to benefit from a combination of resilient domestic consumption, easing inflation pressures, continued demand for value-for-money products and potential pre-election stimulus, Kenanga IB analyst Thin Yun Jing says in a note. Consumer near-term spending could remain selective amid rising living costs, favoring essential goods and affordable products, which should benefit defensive retailers with strong market positions, she says. Sector valuations could receive further support from expectations of expanded cash aid and consumption stimulus ahead of elections, as well as potential investor rotation into the sector given attractive valuations, she adds. Kenanga upgrades the Malaysian consumer sector's rating to overweight from neutral, pegging Mr. D.I.Y. Group (M) and QL Resources as its top picks. (yingxian.wong@wsj.com)

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