News Alert - May 18, 2012

1. KLCI pares down gains as Europe shares retreat
2. AMMB 4Q net profit up 8.3pct to RM342.63m
3. EPF Joins JCorp in KFC and QSR acquisition
4. Scomi to exit machine shop business with disposal of Nigerian unit and Oiltools Africa for USD39.77m
5. Kuwait Finance House Malaysia continues losing streak
6. JCY stages a big turnaround
7. JobStreet added Vietnam to its portfolio
8. Smaller REITs offer more attractive yields