News Alert - May 25, 2012

1. Blue chips lift KLCI to higher close
2. Maybank 1Q net profit up 17.87pct to RM1.35b
3. Moody's Analytics: M'sian economy to expand 4pct in 2012
4. 50pct of PPAs to be extended, says Che Khalib
5. JT International 1Q net profit rises 9.35pct to RM37.75m
6. Government to get tough with IPPs
7. Non-interest income boosts CIMB 1Q profit
8. AEON looks East, doesn't plan to enter Asean markets yet
9. Young trees age profile underpins TSH's future growth