Malaysian steel stocks climb, pushed by China output cut


Steel companies in focus include Southern Steel Bhd, which gained six sen to close at RM2.43; Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd, which firmed up five sen to RM1.61; and Ann Joo Resources Bhd(pic), which remained unchanged at RM3.68. Ann Joo, for example, saw its share price tripling over the past two years, said analysts.

PETALING JAYA: Steel stocks on Bursa Malaysia continued their steady climb yesterday on improving prospects, following China’s stringent move to slash its output and clamp down on more illegal steel mills.

Steel companies in focus include Southern Steel Bhd, which gained six sen to close at RM2.43; Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd, which firmed up five sen to RM1.61; and Ann Joo Resources Bhd, which remained unchanged at RM3.68.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

   

Next In Business News

Radium’s net profit up to RM4.8mil in 3Q
7-Eleven’s quarterly revenue climbs
SimeProp seeks quality assets for recurring income
Lower interest costs buoy TSH nine-month showing
Zetrix a profit driver for MyEG Services
NFO segment to sustain Sports Toto’s earnings
Thong Guan spreading its wings to Europe, America
Hap Seng bottom line in four-fold rise
Mixed views on PetChem on higher interest expense
No new impetus seen for JETP under Trump

Others Also Read