Invest in Malaysia Stocks?

Want to buy stocks in Malaysia? Malaysia has the third largest economy in South East Asia and 29th largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity. Following are some of the blue chip companies which might be worth to invest your money in:

Genting International PLC (GIGNF.PK): The Genting Group was founded in 1965 and is highly regarded as one of Asia's leading and best-managed multinationals. It has a combined market capitalisation of over RM137 billion (US$46 billion) as at 31 May 2011.

Malayan Banking ADR (MLYBY.PK): This is the largest bank and financial group in Malaysia and has a strong regional presence in South East Asia. It has a strong track record of financial strengths and high credit ratings.

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (MYTEF.PK): This is the largest integrated solutions provider in the country and one of the leading communications companies in Asia.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNABY.PK): This is the largest Electric utility company in the country and also the largest power company in Southeast Asia. Its core activities are in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.

Sime Darby Berhad ADR (SMEBF.PK): This is a Malaysia-based diversified multinational involved in a number of growth sectors such as plantations, property, motors, industrial equipment and energy & utilities, with healthcare as a growing business. It is also one of the largest companies on Bursa Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of RM55.77bn as of 1 July 2011.

MBF Holdings Berhad (MBFBF.PK): This is an investment holding company and a provider of management services to its subsidiaries. Its principal activities in Malaysia are the card and payment services, printing and media booking.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLKBY.PK): The company is involved in plantation, property development, manufacturing and retailing. It is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Boustead Holdings Berhad (BSTHF.PK): This is one of the nation's established and diversified conglomerates. The businesses of Boustead Holdings Berhad include estate/plantation management, agricultural research & advisory services, processing of oil palm, property development & investment, project management, hire purchase and lease financing, and so on.

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