13/07/2026

BIZ & FINANCE MONDAY | JULY 13, 2026

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UMW Toyota Motor’s June sales top 7,300 vehicles PETALING JAYA: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) sold more than 7,300 vehicles in June, bringing second quarter 2026 sales to over 20,800 units and year-to-date sales to above 36,200 units. strategy by offering a broader range of mobility solutions. to provide customers with practical lower-carbon mobility options while empowering them to choose the technology that best suits their everyday driving needs.

OSV and marine transport provider acquires two bulk carriers, enters Ultramax segment PETALING JAYA: Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (LFG), an offshore support vessel (OSV) and marine transport provider, has entered into two separate memo randums of agreement for the acquisition of MV Tian Mu Shan and MV Yan Dang Shan , for a total cash consi deration of US$52.3 million (RM213.2 million). The Ultramax-class bulk carriers will be a first for the group, marking its entry into the larger bulk carrier segment, positioning above its existing fleet of Supramaxes. Upon completion of the acquisitions, alongside the recently announced Supramax bulk carrier to be delivered in August, the group’s marine transport fleet will expand to a total of 41 vessels – comprising 17 barges, 17 tugboats and seven bulk carriers. This milestone aligns with LFG’s strategic objective to enlarge its marine transport arm focusing on long-term charter asset classes which will continue to enhance the group’s earnings visibility and reinforce its position as Malaysia’s largest dry bulk maritime asset player. Barring any unforeseen circum stances, the acquisition of the two vessels is expected to be completed by October. LFG managing director Lim Chern Wooi said, “Over the past few years, we have been deliberate in reshaping LFG into a diversified and more resilient maritime group. The expansion of our bulk carrier fleet is a continuation of this strategy, allowing us to participate in global dry bulk shipping markets that are supported by different demand cycles from our core offshore busi nesses. “We are strategically positioning the group with a stronger foundation of recurring income, greater earnings resilience and enhanced participation across the regional and international maritime value chain.”

Toyota’sproduct line-up and the choices we are bringing to market. Our commitment goes beyond introducing new products.” He added they are focused on building an ecosystem that gives customers greater choice, confi dence and convenience throughout their ownership journey.

Building on the introduction of the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) line-up comprising the Toyota bZ4X, Urban Cruiser BEV and Hilux BEV, alongside the introduction of the all new Toyota Yaris Cross in both ICE and HEV variants, Toyota continues

UMW Toyota Motor president Datuk Ravindran K said “Our second quarter performance reflects continued customer confidence in

Throughout the second quarter, UMWT continued to strengthen Toyota’s multi-pathway electrification

Malaysian aerospace firms clinch RM326m export sales

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation’s (Matrade) Global Sourcing Pro gramme (GSP) held during MyAERO Summit 2026, in collaboration with National Aero space Industry Corporation (Naico), generated RM325.95 mil lion in export sales for Malaysian aerospace companies. According to Matrade CEO Abu Bakar Yusof, Malaysia’s aerospace sector generated RM3.06 billion in exports in the first five months of this year, supplying Tier-1 com ponents such as aircraft propulsion and structural components to global original equipment manu facturers. “As with the exports, the GSP’s success is built on the strength of our manufacturing depth, and not just cost competitiveness”, he said, adding that the GSP converted this credibility into strong sales, proving that direct buyer access accelerates export growth far faster than incremental market exposure. “We are putting a lot of focus on this approach to advance the

nerships convert into commercial outcomes almost immediately. “Our task now is to scale that model.” Building on the momentum from MyAERO Summit 2026, Matrade will lead Malaysia’s participation at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom from July 20 to 24, marking its sixth consecutive appearance at one of the world’s premier aerospace trade exhibitions. The Malaysia Pavilion will feature 15 exhibitors, including CTRM Aero Composites Sdn Bhd, UMW Aerospace Sdn Bhd and Malaysia Aviation Group, spanning aerospace manufacturing, systems integration, engineering and design services, training and education, MRO and aviation services. Since debuting at the Farnborough airshow in 2014, Malaysia has secured RM4.8 billion in cumu lative export deals. Matrade will simultaneously launch the Virtual Malaysia Pavilion on the Madani Digital Trade platform to extend participating companies’ global reach beyond the exhibition. This hybrid approach will give Malaysian aerospace companies year-round visibility, sustain their engagement with international buyers, and create greater opportunities to secure high value export partnerships well beyond the five-day event.

o Global Sourcing Programme held during MyAERO Summit together with National Aerospace Industry Corp a huge success

programme’s conversion rate as evidence of untapped demand for Malaysian capabilities. “Generating strong sales from a relatively small number of 18 business-matching sessions tells us the demand for Malaysian aero space capabilities is real and immediate, not aspirational. Our strength in airframe and base maintenance anchors the current MRO sector, but converting that base into Miti’s targeted 15% to 20% growth this year means moving decisively into higher-value engi neering, innovation and R&D, while we build the talent pipeline this shift demands.” Shamsul Kamar said the GSP proved that when effort is made to put the right buyers in front of the right suppliers, strategic part

Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 and New Industrial Master Plan 2030 targets of positioning Malaysia as Southeast Asia’s leading aerospace hub,” he said. The GSP supports the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (Miti) target to catalyse 15% to 20% revenue growth for the domestic aerospace sector this year. Buyers and local participants steered commercial discussions towards high-margin segments, including propulsion systems and compo nents, advanced composite aero structures, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and specialised aerospace tooling and fixtures. Naico Malaysia CEO Dr Shamsul Kamar Abu Samah, pointed to the

WARRANTS WATCH

Index-related issues drive turnover higher THE structured warrants market in Malaysia ended the week on a firmer footing, with total turnover surging to RM727.4 million from RM532.3 million a week earlier. up 0.8% and rounding off a strong week that saw the benchmark gained 3.7% week-on-week. HSI-PWTD at RM49.4 million and HSI CWSC at RM44.2 million traded respectively. Further, HSI-CWSI also featured prominently at RM34.1 million, reflecting steady two-way interest across both puts and calls as traders positioned around the index’s move higher.

Top HSI warrants by value traded: Warrant Value Issuer Exercise

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The advance tracked a broader regional rally after US chipmakers led a rebound on Wall Street, with optimism around technology shares outweighing lingering unease over the Middle East. The week had opened on a cautious note, however, with the HSI giving back earlier gains on Tuesday as property counters retreated and the World Bank downgraded its China growth outlook to 4.4% in 2026 and 4.3% in 2027, before firmer Purchasing Managers’ Index data helped restore confidence. Among HSI warrants, HSI-PWT2 topped the value-traded table at RM53.2 million traded, on volume of 275.2 million units. This is followed by

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53.18 49.43 44.19 38.88 34.08

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The rebound was led by heightened activity in index-linked instruments, where turnover jumped to RM449 million from RM248.6 million in the prior week, more than making up for a softer showing in single-stock warrants, which slipped to RM278.4 million from RM321.9 million. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) remained the dominant underlying, accounting for 60.2% of the total turnover on RM437.3 million traded, underscoring investors’ continued appetite for regional index exposure. Sentiment was buoyed as HSI futures closed at 24,158.00 on July 10,

Call warrants move in line with the underlying, whereas put warrants move in the opposite direction to the underlying, rising as the underlying falls and vice versa. Bearish investors may consider using put warrants to hedge against any downside risks in their portfolio. On the single-stock front, warrants over Zetrix AI, YTL Power International and SkyeChip drew the bulk of activity, contributing 3.8%, 4.06% and 3.21% of turnover respectively. Call warrant ZETRIX-CBR led its peers with 71 million units in terms of volume

information only. This commentary has not been reviewed by the Securities Commission Malaysia. It is not an offer or recommendation to trade and is not research material. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. You should make your own assessment and seek professional advice. The warrants will not be offered to any US persons.

traded, while YTLPOWR-C1U and SKYECHIP-CC topped their respective underlyings as these call warrants recorded around 30.2 million units and 43.2 million units traded respectively. To view the full list of structured warrants available on Bursa Malaysia, visit malaysiawarrants.com.my. Provided for Malaysian residents’