KUALA LUMPUR – Maybank IB Research expects Malaysia's automotive total industry volume (TIV) this year to drive closer to 600,000 units – an average of 50,000 a month – fuelled by the six-month sales and services tax (SST) holiday extension and new launches.
In a note today, the research house said it lauded the government’s decision to extend the SST holiday policy until June.
“This is a popular move which resonates well with buyers and sellers and it has been instrumental in sustaining the sales momentum from SST holiday effect since mid-June 2020,” it said.
The research house said Perodua will continue to head sales, ahead of Proton.
Perodua will be spurred by the roll-out of its much anticipated compact SUV (D55L) in the second quarter of this year, while the Proton's X-50 SUV model will provide a full-year impact to its overall sales in 2021.
“These two national marques should make up more than 60% of vehicle sales in Malaysia.
“Meanwhile, Toyota and Honda will continue competing for the No. 1 spot in the non-national segment,” it added.
The research house said its key buys include BAuto, MBM Resources, Sime Darby and UMW, on valuations, dividend yields and merger and acquisition perspectives. – Bernama, January 6, 2021
