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Analyst Predicts Rising Malaysian Banking Stocks Amid Attractive Valuations

2/23/2026

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Paul Yap Ee Xing, an AmInvestment Bank analyst, says Malaysia's banking stocks could rise as buyers persist.
Valuations remain attractive versus Singaporean banks, supporting further gains.
He notes growth from potential higher dividends over the next one to two years.
AmInvestment Bank maintains an overweight rating and names Hong Leong Financial Group, Hong Leong Bank, Public Bank, and CIMB Group.

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Paul Yap Ee Xing, an AmInvestment Bank analyst, says Malaysia's banking stocks could rise as buyers persist.
Valuations remain attractive versus Singaporean banks, supporting further gains.
He notes growth from potential higher dividends over the next one to two years.
AmInvestment Bank maintains an overweight rating and names Hong Leong Financial Group, Hong Leong Bank, Public Bank, and CIMB Group.