PETALING JAYA: The latest escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, along with global volatility, weak exports and tax-related consumer headwinds, could further dampen Malaysian corporate earnings for the rest of the year and weigh on investor sentiment.
The cautious outlook follows a broadly disappointing first quarter (1Q25), with analysts warning that export-oriented counters may face further strain in the months ahead amid softer global demand and frontloading effects.
