KUALA LUMPUR: Despite beating earnings expectations in 2019, British American Tobacco
(Malaysia) Bhd (BAT) continues to operate in a challenging market as the total industry volume continues to decline.
Affin Hwang Capital research said in a Friday note that it remains cautious over prospects as the illicit cigarette trade looks likely to stay given enforcement actions that are insufficient to counter its growth.
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