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Islamic Fund Management Company (IFMC)

                    PMB SHARIAH
                    TACTICAL FUND

INTERIM REPORT FOR
THE FINANCIAL PERIOD
ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
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                 CORPORATE INFORMATION

    MANAGER
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    Prof. Dr. Faridah binti Hj Hassan
    Mansoor bin Ahmad
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      (effective until 13 October 2020)
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    Jasmani bin Abbas
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      (Appointed on 27 May 2021)
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      (Appointed on 27 May 2021)
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      (Appointed on 9 July 2021)

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     (effective until 30 September 2020)
    COMPANY SECRETARIES
    Mohd Shah Bin Hashim (BC/M/148)

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    Mansoor bin Ahmad
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    Prof. Dr. Mohamed Aslam bin Mohamed Haneef
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                    CORPORATE INFORMATION

    TRUSTEE
    AMANAHRAYA TRUSTEES BERHAD
    SHARIAH ADVISER
    BIMB SECURITIES SDN BHD

    AUDITORS
    JAMAL, AMIN & PARTNERS
      (effective until 17 March 2021)
    MESSRS. AFRIZAN, TARMILI, KHAIRUL AZHAR
     (effective from 15 April 2021)
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                          TABLE OF CONTENTS

   1.      FUND INFORMATION                            7

   1.1     FUND NAME                                   7

   1.2     DATE OF RELAUNCH                            7

   1.3     FUND CATEGORY/TYPE                          7

   1.4     FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE                   7

   1.5     FUND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK                  7

   1.6     FUND DISTRIBUTION POLICY                    7

   1.7     UNIT HOLDINGS AS AT 30 JUNE 2021            7

   2.      FUND PERFORMANCE DATA                      8–9

   2.1     PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION                       8

   2.2     PERFORMANCE DETAILS                         9

   3.      MANAGER’S REPORT                          10 – 26

   3.1     FUND PERFORMANCE                            10
   3.2     INCOME DISTRIBUTION/UNIT SPLIT              10

   3.3     POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY            10 - 11
   3.4     ASSET ALLOCATION OF THE FUND                11

   3.5     ECONOMIC REVIEW                           12 - 13

   3.6     EQUITY MARKET REVIEW                      14 - 16
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                          TABLE OF CONTENTS

   3.7     MONEY MARKET REVIEW                       16 - 17

   3.8     INTEREST OF UNIT HOLDERS                    17

   3.9     SOFT COMMISSIONS AND REBATES                17

   4.      TRUSTEE’S REPORT                            27

   5.      SHARIAH ADVISER’S REPORT                    28

   6.      STATEMENT BY MANAGER                        29

   7.      FINANCIAL STATEMENT                       30 – 60

   8.      BUSINESS INFORMATION NETWORK              61 – 63

   9.      INFORMATION OF INVESTOR RELATION            64

   10.     INVESTOR PROFILE UPDATE FORM                65
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1.      FUND INFORMATION

1.1     FUND NAME
        PMB SHARIAH TACTICAL FUND - PMB STF

1.2     DATE OF RELAUNCH
        25 October 2013.

1.3     FUND CATEGORY/TYPE
        Mixed Asset Fund (Shariah)/Growth & Income

1.4     FUND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
        To achieve capital growth over the medium to long term period by investing
        in a portfolio of investments that comply with Shariah principles.

1.5     FUND PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK
        50% FBMSHA + 50% Maybank 12-month Islamic Fixed Deposit

1.6     FUND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
        The distribution (if any) is annual, subject to the availability of income for the
        financial year.

1.7     UNIT HOLDINGS AS AT 30 JUNE 2021

                                 No. of Unit                 No. of Units
       Size of Holdings                            %                               %
                                  Holders                       Held

       5,000 and below              12,248       91.29      12,293,349.41         40.99

       5,001 - 10,000                  674         5.02      4,696,588.34         15.66

       10,001 - 50,000                 462         3.44      8,572,295.60         28.59

       50,001 - 500,000                  33        0.25      4,425,774.03         14.76

       500,001 and above                   -           -           -                   -

       Total                        13,417      100.00     29,988,007.38        100.00

      * Note: Excluding manager’s unit
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 2.    FUND PERFORMANCE DATA
 2.1    PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
 Fund composition and performance for the financial period ended 30 June 2021
 and 3 financial years ended 31 December.

                                     30 JUNE              31 DECEMBER
SECTOR                                2021       2020        2019       2018
Main Market                                %        %            %         %
  Consumer Product & Services            2.81     9.03         9.30      8.64
  Construction                           1.61     5.69            -          -
  Energy                                 1.99     4.11         6.31      1.91
  Financial Services                     8.87     3.90         4.07      4.04
  Healthcare                                -     5.59        15.91      7.12
  Industrial Products & Services         1.60     7.41        14.26     12.38
  Plantation                             2.60     3.69            -          -
  Properties                                -     4.81        13.38     10.33
  Technology                             9.40     7.38         3.83      1.77
  Telecommunication & Media              3.94     2.04            -          -
  Transportation & Logistics             4.15     4.18            -      4.10
  Utilities                              9.39         -        6.03      3.85
Ace Market:
    Consumer Product & Services          2.23         -           -            -
    Construction                         1.85         -           -            -
    Energy                                  -     13.57           -            -
    Industrial Products & Services      14.18      1.92           -            -
    Technology                           3.29      2.40           -            -
Islamic Real Estate Investment
                                         1.84      1.93           -            -
Trust (REIT)
Quoted Shariah-compliant Warrants           -         -        0.24          -
Islamic Deposits & others               30.25     22.35       26.67      45.86
Total                                  100.00    100.00      100.00     100.00

  Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance, unit
  prices and investment returns may fluctuate.
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2.2 PERFORMANCE DETAILS

                                                 30 JUNE                       31 DECEMBER
                                                     2021         2020           2019        2018
Net Asset Value (NAV) - xD (RM’000)                  14,530      14,643          10,927      10,586
Unit in circulation           (’000)                 29,988      30,555          29,115      29,695
NAV per unit - xD              (RM)                  0.4845      0.4792          0.3753      0.3565
NAV per unit - xD: Highest     (RM)                  0.5168      0.4814          0.3944      0.4326
NAB Seunit - xD: Lowest        (RM)                  0.4602      0.2779          0.3538      0.3514
Total Return *                   (%)                    1.11      27.68             8.08     (13.20)
- Capital Growth *               (%)                    1.11      27.68             5.27     (13.20)
- Income Return                  (%)                       -          -             2.81         -
Gross Distribution per unit    (sen)                       -          -           ^1.00          -
Net Distribution per unit      (sen)                       -          -           ^1.00          -
Management Expenses               (%)
                                                       0.83           1.74         1.64          1.77
Ratio (MER) ¹
Portfolio Turnover Ratio     (times)
(PTR) ²                                                0.85           1.44         1.27          1.42

*Source: Lipper
^ The distribution is in the form of unit.

¹         The MER percentage up marginally at 0.83% in the half-financial year ended
          30 June 2021. The reasons were due to the increase in the Fund's average
          size by 43.31% and total management expenditure by 45.88%.

²         The PTR percentage rose to 0.85 times for the half-financial year ended 30
          June 2021 from 0.52 times in the same period of the previous year. The
          reasons were due to the increase in the buying and selling of shares
          activities as the market turned active.

                               * AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN (30 JUNE)
                                   1-year                      3-year                   5-year
      PMB STF                     31.77%                       10.64%                   1.14%
      BENCHMARK                    3.16%                       3.04%                    3.02%

                            * ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (31 DECEMBER)
                             2020            2019              2018            2017         2016

      PMB STF               27.68%           8.08%          (13.20%)         (13.13%)      (5.43%)

      BENCHMARK             7.96%            4.88%          (4.01%)           8.36%        (0.22%)

    * Source:   Lipper

    Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance, unit
    prices and investment returns may fluctuate.
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3.     MANAGER’S REPORT
      We are pleased to present the Manager’s report of PMB STF for the financial
      period ended 30 June 2021 (1 January 2021 until 30 June 2021).

3.1    FUND PERFORMANCE
       Fund’s performance measured against benchmark for 5-year financial
       period ended 30 June 2021 is as follows:-

      The graph illustrates the movement of the Fund’s return against the
      benchmark. For the 5-year period ended 30 June 2021, the Fund’s NAV/unit
      recorded a return of 5.85%. In comparison, its benchmark increased
      16.04%.
      For the 6-month financial period ended 30 June 2021, NAV/unit increased
      by RM0.0053 or 1.11% to RM0.4845 from RM0.4792 as at 31 December
      2020.

3.2   INCOME DISTRIBUTION/UNIT SPLIT
       No income distribution and unit split were declared during the 6-month
       financial period ended 30 June 2021.

3.3   POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY
      The Fund adopts a tactical asset allocation strategy and has the flexibility to
      rebalance its allocation between the different asset classes of Shariah-
      compliant equity and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities, and non-
      equity investments including sukuk, Islamic money markets instruments,
      Islamic deposit placements and/or other permitted investments, depending
      on market conditions.
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3.3   POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY (CONT.)
      The extension of Movement Control Order in the first half of 2021, rising
      COVID-19 new cases, political uncertainty, emergency implementation until
      1 August, and the prospect of economic growth for 2021 would be revised
      lower had impacted the market sentiment. Market sentiment remained
      weak and volatile and saw the market supported by the retailers.
      Meanwhile, both local institutions and foreign became market net sellers. In
      line with the market condition, the fund manager had reduced the fund’s
      position from 75.72% (31 December 2020) to 67.91% (30 June 2021). The
      fund manager also adopted a trading strategy stance and locked profit,
      especially in the first quarter of 2021.

3.4   ASSET ALLOCATION OF THE FUND
      Comparison of investment components based on NAV is as follows:-
                                   ASSET ALLOCATION
                                                                   Investment
                                     30 June      31 Dec            Exposure
                                      2021         2020     Change Average
                                       (%)          (%)       (%)      (%)
        Shariah-compliant Equity      67.91       75.72       (7.81)      71.82
        Islamic REIT                   1.84        1.93       (0.09)      1.88
       Islamic Deposits/ cash/
                                      30.25       22.35        7.90       26.30
       others

      As at 30 June 2021, 67.91% of the Fund’s NAV was invested in Shariah-
      compliant equity market. 1.84% was invested in Islamic REIT. The balance
      of 30.25% was held in Islamic deposits and/or other permitted investments.
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3.5   ECONOMIC REVIEW
      The Malaysian economy registered a smaller decline of 0.5% in the first
      quarter (4Q 2020: -3.4%). The growth performance was supported mainly
      by the improvement in domestic demand and robust exports performance,
      particularly for E&E products. Growth was also supported by the continued
      policy measures. The imposition of the Second Movement Control Order
      (MCO 2.0) and the continued closure of international borders and
      restrictions on inter-state travel, however, weighed on economic activity.
      Nevertheless, as restrictions were eased in February and March, economic
      activity gradually picked up.

      All economic sectors registered an improvement, particularly in the
      manufacturing sector. On the expenditure side, growth was driven by better
      private sector expenditure and strong exports. On a quarter-on-quarter
      seasonally-adjusted basis, the economy registered a growth of 2.7% (4Q
      2020: -1.5%).

      Headline inflation turned positive to 0.5% during the quarter (4Q 2020: -
      1.5%). This was attributable to the positive albeit low fuel inflation following
      the base effect, as well as the lapse in the effect from the tiered electricity
      tariff rebate which was implemented between April to December 2020. Core
      inflation moderated to 0.7%, mainly reflecting the lower inflation for rental
      and jewelleries.

      The ringgit depreciated by 3.5% against the US dollar in the first quarter of
      2021. This was due mainly to the strengthening of the US dollar, which also
      resulted in a broad-based weakening of other advanced and emerging
      market currencies. This was amid the rebalancing of portfolio investments
      by global investors following the rise in US Treasury yields, driven by
      anticipation of a stronger US economic recovery and higher inflation
      expectations. Since 1 April, the ringgit has appreciated by 1.0% against the
      US dollar (as at 7 May). This appreciation was in line with US dollar strength
      subsiding as US Treasury yields have started to trend lower from its peak
      in March. The increase in global oil prices in early April also provided some
      support to overall investor sentiments. Going forward, as uncertainties
      remain on the momentum of the global and domestic economic recovery,
      the ringgit is expected to remain exposed to periods of heightened volatility.
      Net financing to the private sector recorded an annual growth of 4.7% during
      the quarter, supported mainly by higher total outstanding loan growth of
      4.3% (4Q 2020: 3.7%). Business loan disbursements and repayments
      remained above their 2017-2019 quarterly average levels. Household loan
      demand also remained forthcoming amid the accommodative monetary
      policy environment and implementation of various stimulus measures.

      Despite the recent re-imposition of containment measures, the impact on
      growth is expected to be less severe than that experienced in 2020, as
      almost all economic sectors are allowed to operate. Overall, the growth
      recovery will benefit from better global demand, increased public and private
      sector expenditure as well as continued policy support. This will also be
      reflected in the recovery in labour market conditions, especially in the
      gradual improvement in hiring activity. Higher production from existing and
      new manufacturing facilities, particularly in the E&E and primary-related
      sub-sectors, as well as oil and gas facilities will provide a further impetus to
      growth.
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3.5    ECONOMIC REVIEW (CONT.)
       The roll-out of the domestic COVID-19 vaccine programme will also lift
       sentiments and contribute towards recovery in economic activity.
       Nevertheless, the pace of recovery will be uneven across economic sectors.

        Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth For First Quarter 2021

 Economic        2021    2020    2020    Expenditure        2021     2020      2020
 Activity         Q1      Q4      Q1     Components          Q1       Q4        Q1
                                         Private Final
 Agriculture    0.4%    -0.7%   -8.7%                      -1.5%     -3.4%      6.7%
                                         Consumption
                                         Government
 Construction -10.4% -13.9% -7.9%        Final             5.9%      2.7%       5.0%
                                         Consumption
                                         Gross Fixed
 Services      -2.3% -4.9%      3.1%     Capital           -3.3%    -11.9%    -4.6%
                                         Formation
 Manufacturing 6.6% 3.0% 1.5%            Export           11.9%     -1.8%     -7.1%
 Mining &
               -5.0% -10.6% -2.0%        Import           13.0%     -3.3%     -2.5%
 Quarrying
 GDP           -0.5% -3.4%      0.7%    GDP               -0.5%     -3.4%     0.7%
                                           (Source: Bank Negara Malaysia’s Website)

       Consumer Price Index (CPI)
       CPI increased 4.40% in May 2021 to 123.10 as against 117.90 in the same
       month of the preceding year. The increase in the overall CPI was due to the
       lower base effect last year which recorded a significant increase mainly by
       the group of Transport (26.0%); while other indices contributed 6.8% to the
       overall weightage.

       Industrial Production Index (IPI)
       IPI surged 26.0% in May 2021 as compared to the same month of the
       previous year. The growth of IPI in May 2021 was underpinned by the
       expansion in all indices; Manufacturing index (29.8%), Mining index (20.7%)
       and Electricity index (7.9%).

       Balance of Trade
       For 6-month period ended May 2021, trade surplus stood at RM80.3 billion,
       an expansion of RM23.87 billion (+42.1%) when compared to the same
       period a year ago. Total trade for 6-month period ended May 2021, which
       was valued at RM1,037.9 billion, an increase of RM189.0 billion (+22.3%)
       as compared to RM848.9 billion recorded in the same period a year ago.
       For the same period, total export grew 23.5% to RM559.1 billion while total
       import grew 20.8% to RM478.8 billion.
                          (Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia, Official Portal)
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3.6   EQUITY MARKET REVIEW
      For the 6-month period ended 30 June 2021, the main benchmark for the
      Malaysian Shariah compliant equity, FBM Shariah Index, had decreased by
      980.87 points or -7.45% to 12,178.28 while the main benchmark for
      Malaysian stock market, FBM KLCI, had decreased by 94.58 points or
      -5.81% to 1,532.63.
      During that period, the FBM Shariah Index recorded its highest level of
      13,444,31 on 26 April 2021 and its lowest of 12,178.28 on 30 June 2021.
      Meanwhile, FBM KLCI posted its highest level of 1,639.83 on 10 March
      2021 while the lowest level of 1,532.63 was recorded on 30 June 2021. The
      movement range for the FBM Shariah Index during the stipulated financial
      period was 1,266.03 points as compared to 3,392.07 points during the same
      period in the previous year.
      The FBMKLCI dropped 60.81 points or 3.7% Month-on-Month (MoM) in
      January 2021 due to continuous selling in most heavyweights names.
      Locally, the risk sentiment was pressured by (a) the lifting of the ban on
      short selling by the Securities Commission (SC) from 1 January, (b) the
      steep rise in new COVID-19 cases, (c) re-imposition of the MCO 2.0 to all
      states, save for Sarawak, until 4 February, (d) the King has declared a state
      of emergency until 1 August 2021, (e) the government announced the fifth
      instalment of fiscal stimulus, named Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat
      Malaysia (PERMAI), amounting to RM15 billion, and (f) the Monetary Policy
      Committee (MPC) of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept the Overnight
      Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 1.75%. In Washington, Joe Biden was
      inaugurated as the 46th president. He had unveiled a recovery plan worth
      US$1.9 trillion and signed several executive orders to aid the fight against
      the coronavirus.
      The FBMKLCI rose 11.35 points or 0.7% MoM, in February 2021 due to
      rising oil prices, vaccine roll-outs, the expectation of an additional stimulus
      package in the U.S. and monetary policy support in major economies that
      will boost economic recovery. However, the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine
      on Malaysian shores had somewhat dented sentiment on rubber glove
      counters. Among the domestic factors that affected the local market were
      (a)the Malaysian economy experienced a contraction of 3.4% in 4Q2020
      and 5.6% in 2020, (b) The Yang di-Pertuan Agong had stated that
      Parliament may convene during the emergency, (c)Prime Minister, Tan Sri
      Muhyiddin Yassin took his first vaccine jab to kick-start a nationwide
      immunization exercise, (d) Prime Minister announced "MyDigital” — the
      Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint, and (e) SC and Bursa Malaysia Bhd
      will be extending the temporary suspension of intraday short selling (IDSS)
      and intraday short selling by propriety day traders (PDT short sale) to 29
      August 2021.
      The FBMKLCI fell 4.24 points or 0.3% MoM to close at 1,573.51 after it
      plunged 35.68 points or 2.2% on the last trading day of March 2021 due to
      heavy selling by foreigners. The local bourses were weighed down by losses
      primarily in glove stocks. 1H of the month FBMKLCI went up to 1,640
      backed by Joe Biden signed the USD1.9 trillion stimulus bill. For 2H of the
      month, the market faced selling pressure due to domestic political
      uncertainty and a jump in 10-year US Treasury yield.
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3.6   EQUITY MARKET REVIEW (CONT.)
      In March, (a) Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced a RM20
      billion Rakyat and Economic Strategic Empowerment Programme
      (Pemerkasa) to jump-start the economy, (b) BNM kept OPR unchanged at
      1.75%, (c) Malaysia will be removed from the FTSE Russell Watch List for
      potential reclassification of its market accessibility level from “2” to “1” and
      will retain its membership in the FTSE World Government Bond Index
      (WGBI), (d) UMNO decided to contest the 15th general election solely under
      the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition banner, and (e) BNM reduced the lower
      end of its 2021 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast range to
      6.0-7.5% from 6.5- 7.5% previously.
      In April, despite a backdrop of a resurgence in COVID-19 infections globally,
      the FBMKLCI posted a decent gain of 1.8% to close at 1,601.65. The
      rebound was capped by worries of increasing in local COVID-19 cases and
      slow vaccinations. Investors continued to lighten their positions in recovery-
      themed stocks and scooped up gloves names. Market conditions, for the
      most part, remain tepid, undermined by the lack of noteworthy leads and
      the ongoing political concerns that also kept sentiments on the cautious
      side. The notable news in April was (a) The International Monetary Fund
      (IMF) maintained Malaysia's GDP growth at 6.5% this year and 6% in 2022.
      The agency also raised its 2021 growth outlook for the global economy to
      6%, up from January’s forecast of 5.5%, (b) Malaysia had extended its MCO
      3.0 by an additional two weeks, up till 17 May 2021, and (c) The COVID-19
      vaccination Phase 2 programme began on 19 April in eight states.
      There was a negative performance in Bursa Malaysia in May as concerns
      remain about the continuing surge in daily COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and
      the imposition of MCO 3.0 throughout May. The FBMKLCI lost 18.1 points
      or 1.1% MoM to close at 1,583.55. The equity markets were buoyant in the
      last week of the month as all regional markets were firmer and also aided
      by some strong quarterly results of key index-linked stocks. However, after
      market closing on 28 May, the Prime Minister announced Malaysia will be
      placed under a full lockdown for two weeks starting 1 June to 14 June. This
      had resulted in selling pressure on 31 May and FBMKLCI down 10.89 points
      at the end of the day. Other notable domestic news were 1Q21 GDP
      registered a decline of 0.5%, BNM kept the OPR at 1.75% and Prime
      Minister launched the RM3.5 billion Jaringan Prihatin programme.
      In June, the FBM KLCI fell 50.92 points to end the month at 1,532.63 from
      1,583.55 MoM, its lowest level since 9 November 2020. The extension of
      the MCO 3.0 had affected investor sentiment, resulting in a heavy sell down.
      The lockdown extension had sparked concern that the economic recovery
      may stall for even longer. The other main issues include domestic political
      development, a mixed and slower recovery among emerging market
      economies given a resurgence in infections, slow pace of vaccinations,
      higher inflation pressures, weaker fiscal outlook, debt burden, taper-tantrum
      risk, and rising daily local COVID-19 cases. Throughout the month, Prime
      Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin unveiled the National Recovery Plan and
      the National People Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package or
      dubbed as PEMULIH, worth RM150 billion.
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3.6   EQUITY MARKET REVIEW (CONT.)
      On the political front, the King decreed that the Parliament should be
      reconvened as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the World Bank and S&P
      Global Ratings lowered their GDP forecast for Malaysia to 4.5% (previously
      6.0%) and 4.1% (previously 6.2%), respectively. S&P Global Ratings also
      affirmed its A- long-term sovereign credit ratings and a negative outlook on
      Malaysia.
      In this volatile market sentiment, the NAV/unit increased by 1.11% within a
      6-month period ended 30 June 2021.

3.7   MONEY MARKET REVIEW
      Throughout 6-month financial period ended 30 June 2021, BNM held the
      OPR unchanged at 1.75% since a series of meeting on 20 January, 4 March
      and 6 May 2021. Earlier, the central bank had slashed the interest rates by
      an accumulated 125 basis points since early 2020 to bring the OPR rate to
      the lowest on record of 1.75% to support the coronavirus-hit economy.
      The global economic recovery continues to strengthen, particularly in the
      major economies, supported by improvements in manufacturing and trade
      activity, although the pace may vary across countries. The ongoing roll-out
      of vaccination programmes and sizeable fiscal stimulus measures in the US
      as well as policy support in other major economies will further facilitate an
      improvement in domestic demand. However, the recovery trajectory in
      some economies could be disrupted by a re-tightening of containment
      measures to curb COVID-19 resurgences. Recent financial market volatility
      has somewhat receded, and financial conditions remain supportive of
      growth. The balance of risks to the growth outlook remains tilted to the
      downside, due mainly to uncertainty over the path of the pandemic as well
      as potential risks of heightened financial market volatility.
      For Malaysia, latest indicators point to continued improvements in economic
      activity in the first quarter and into April. While the recent re-imposition of
      containment measures in select locations will affect economic activity in the
      short term, the impact will be less severe as almost all economic sectors are
      allowed to operate. The growth trajectory is projected to improve, driven by
      the stronger recovery in global demand and increased public and private
      sector expenditure amid continued support from policy measures. Growth
      will also be supported by higher production from existing and new
      manufacturing facilities, particularly in the E&E and primary-related sub-
      sectors, as well as oil and gas facilities. The progress of the domestic
      COVID-19 vaccine programme will also lift sentiments and contribute
      towards recovery in economic activity. The growth outlook, however,
      remains subject to downside risks, stemming mainly from ongoing
      uncertainties in developments related to the pandemic, and potential
      challenges that might affect the roll-out of vaccines both globally and
      domestically.
      Headline inflation in 2021 is projected to average higher between 2.5% and
      4.0%, primarily due to the cost-push factor of higher global oil prices. In
      terms of trajectory, headline inflation is anticipated to temporarily spike in
      the second quarter of 2021, due particularly to the lower base from the low
      domestic retail fuel prices in the corresponding quarter of 2020.
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3.7   MONEY MARKET REVIEW (CONT.)
      However, this will be transitory as headline inflation is projected to moderate
      thereafter as this base effect dissipates. Underlying inflation, as measured
      by core inflation, is expected to remain subdued, averaging between 0.5%
      and 1.5% for the year, amid continued spare capacity in the economy. The
      outlook, however, is subject to global oil and commodity price
      developments.
      The MPC considers the stance of monetary policy to be appropriate and
      accommodative. Given the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, the
      stance of monetary policy going forward will continue to be determined by
      new data and information, and their implications on the overall outlook for
      inflation and domestic growth. The Bank remains committed to utilise its
      policy levers as appropriate to foster enabling conditions for a sustainable
      economic recovery.
                                          (Source: Bank Negara Malaysia’s Website)

3.8   INTEREST OF UNIT HOLDERS
      For the financial period under review ended 30 June 2021, there is no
      circumstances that materially affect any interest of the unit holders other
      than business transaction in accordance with the limitations imposed under
      the Deeds, Securities Commission’s Guidelines, the Capital Markets and
      Services Act 2007 and other applicable laws during the financial period then
      ended.

3.9   SOFT COMMISSIONS AND REBATES
      During the 6-month financial period 30 June 2021, the Fund Manager
      received services from one of the stockbroking institutions that indirectly
      assists in the decision-making process pertaining to the fund's investment.
      The services received are in the form of advisory services on Shariah
      matters. In addition, the Fund Manager also received soft commission from
      brokers in term of software and computer hardware related to fund’s
      investment, stock market and economic matters.
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3.    LAPORAN PENGURUS
      Bagi tempoh enam (6) bulan berakhir 30 Jun 2021 (1 Jan 2021 hingga 30
      Jun 2021).
3.1   PRESTASI DANA
      Prestasi Dana berbanding tanda aras bagi tempoh 5 tahun kewangan
      berakhir 30 Jun 2021 adalah seperti berikut:-

      Graf di atas mencerminkan pergerakan pulangan Dana untuk jangkamasa
      5-tahun berakhir 30 Jun 2021. Sepanjang tempoh tersebut, NAB/unit Dana
      mencatat pertumbuhan 5.85% berbanding peningkatan tanda aras
      sebanyak 16.04%.

      Sepanjang tempoh 6-bulan pertama kewangan berakhir 30 Jun 2021
      NAB/unit Dana meningkat sebanyak RM0.0053 atau 1.11% kepada
      RM0.4845 daripada RM0.4792 pada 31 Disember 2020.

3.2   PENGAGIHAN PENDAPATAN/TERBITAN UNIT PECAHAN
      Dana ini tidak mengisytiharkan sebarang agihan pendapatan dan unit
      pecahan untuk tahun kewangan berakhir 30 Jun 2021.

3.3   POLISI DAN STRATEGI PELABURAN
      Dana ini mengguna pakai strategi peruntukan aset taktikal dan mempunyai
      fleksibiliti untuk mengimbangkan semula peruntukan di kalangan kelas-
      kelas aset yang berbeza seperti ekuiti patuh Syariah dan sekuriti berkaitan
      ekuiti patuh Syariah tersenarai di Bursa Malaysia dan pelaburan bukan
      ekuiti seperti sekuriti hutang Islam, instrumen pasaran wang Islam,
      penempatan deposit Islam dan / atau pelaburan lain yang dibenarkan,
      bergantung kepada keadaan pasaran.
      Pelanjutan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan pada separuh pertama tahun
      2021, peningkatan kes baru COVID-19, ketidakpastian politik, pelaksanaan
      darurat hingga 1 Ogos, dan prospek pertumbuhan ekonomi untuk 2021
      akan disemak lebih rendah telah mempengaruhi sentimen pasaran.
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3.3   POLISI DAN STRATEGI PELABURAN (SAMB.)
      Sentimen pasaran kekal lemah dan turun naik dan menyaksikan pasaran
      disokong oleh peruncit. Sementara itu, institusi tempatan dan asing
      menjadi penjual bersih pasaran. Sejajar dengan keadaan pasaran,
      pengurus dana telah mengurangkan kedudukan dana dari 75.72% (31
      Disember 2020) kepada 67.91% (30 Jun 2021). Pengurus dana juga
      mengambil pendekatan strategi dagangan dan mengambil keuntungan,
      terutamanya pada suku pertama 2021.

3.4   PERUMPUKAN ASET DANA
      Pecahan seunit mengikut kelas aset adalah seperti berikut:-

                        PECAHAN SEUNIT MENGIKUT KELAS ASET
                                                                 Purata
                                     30 Jun   31 Dis Perubahan Pendedahan
                                      2021     2020   Peratus   Pelaburan
                                       (%)      (%)     Mata       (%)
       Ekuiti Patuh Syariah          67.91     75.72      (7.81)    71.82
       Amanah Pelaburan
       Hartanah Islam (REIT)          1.84     1.93       (0.09)    1.88
       Deposit Islam dan lain-lain   30.25     22.35       7.90     26.30

      Pada 30 Jun 2021, pegangan ekuiti patuh Syariah Dana ialah sebanyak
      67.91%. Sebanyak 1.84% dilabur dalam REIT Islam. Baki 30.25% berada
      dalam deposit Islam dan pelaburan-pelaburan lain yang dibenarkan.
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3.5   SUASANA EKONOMI NEGARA
      Ekonomi Malaysia mencatatkan penurunan yang lebih kecil sebanyak 0.5%
      pada suku pertama (S4 2020: -3.4%). Prestasi pertumbuhan disokong
      terutamanya oleh kekukuhan permintaan luar negara yang mendorong
      keteguhan eksport terutamanya untuk produk elektrik dan elektronik (E&E).
      Pertumbuhan juga disokong oleh langkah-langkah dasar yang berterusan.
      Walau bagaimanapun, pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Kedua
      (PKP 2.0) serta penutupan sempadan antarabangsa dan sekatan
      perjalanan antara negeri yang berterusan telah menjejaskan kegiatan
      ekonomi. Namun begitu, apabila sekatan dilonggarkan pada bulan Februari
      dan Mac, kegiatan ekonomi mula meningkat secara beransur-ansur.

      Semua sektor ekonomi mencatatkan peningkatan, terutamanya sektor
      perkilangan. Dari segi perbelanjaan, pertumbuhan didorong oleh
      perbelanjaan sektor swasta yang lebih baik dan eksport yang kukuh. Pada
      asas suku tahunan terlaras secara bermusim, ekonomi mencatatkan
      pertumbuhan sebanyak 2.7% (S4 2020: -1.5%).

      Inflasi keseluruhan menjadi positif kepada 0.5% pada suku pertama (S4
      2020: -1.5%). Peningkatan ini disebabkan oleh inflasi bahan api yang positif
      meskipun rendah berikutan kesan asas, serta luputnya kesan daripada
      rebat tarif eletrik secara bertingkat yang dilaksanakan antara bulan April
      hingga Disember 2020. Inflasi teras menjadi sederhana kepada 0.7%,
      mencerminkan terutamanya inflasi yang lebih rendah untuk sewa dan
      barang kemas.

      Ringgit menyusut nilai sebanyak 3.5% berbanding dengan dolar AS pada
      suku pertama tahun 2021. Penyusutan ini disebabkan terutamanya oleh
      dolar AS yang semakin kukuh, yang juga mengakibatkan mata wang negara
      maju dan negara sedang pesat membangun secara umumnya menjadi
      semakin lemah. Hal ini disebabkan oleh tindakan pelabur global yang
      mengimbangi semula pelaburan portfolio mereka berikutan kenaikan kadar
      hasil Perbendaharaan AS, yang didorong oleh prospek pemulihan ekonomi
      AS yang bertambah kukuh dan jangkaan inflasi yang lebih tinggi. Sejak 1
      April, ringgit telah menambah nilai sebanyak 1.0% berbanding dengan dolar
      AS (setakat 7 Mei). Pertambahan nilai ini adalah sejajar dengan penurunan
      nilai dolar AS apabila kadar hasil Perbendaharaan AS mula menunjukkan
      trend menurun daripada paras tertinggi pada bulan Mac. Kenaikan harga
      minyak dunia pada awal bulan April juga memberikan sedikit sokongan
      kepada sentimen pelabur secara keseluruhan. Memandangkan keadaan
      berhubung dengan momentum pemulihan ekonomi global dan dalam
      negara pada masa hadapan masih tidak menentu, ringgit dijangka terus
      terdedah kepada tempoh volatiliti yang ketara.

      Pembiayaan bersih kepada sektor swasta mencatatkan pertumbuhan
      tahunan sebanyak 4.7% pada suku pertama, disokong terutamanya oleh
      pertumbuhan jumlah pinjaman terkumpul yang lebih tinggi sebanyak 4.3%
      (S4 2020: 3.7%). Pengeluaran pinjaman dan pembayaran balik pinjaman
      perniagaan kekal melebihi paras purata suku tahunan pada tahun 2017
      hingga 2019. Permintaan pinjaman isi rumah juga kekal menggalakkan
      berikutan persekitaran dasar monetari yang akomodatif dan pelaksanaan
      pelbagai langkah rangsangan.
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3.5   SUASANA EKONOMI NEGARA (SAMB.)
      Meskipun langkah-langkah pembendungan dilaksanakan semula baru-baru
      ini, kesan terhadap pertumbuhan dijangka kurang teruk berbanding dengan
      tahun 2020 berikutan hampir semua sektor ekonomi dibenarkan beroperasi.
      Secara keseluruhan, pemulihan pertumbuhan dijangka memperoleh
      manfaat daripada permintaan global yang lebih baik, perbelanjaan sektor
      awam dan swasta yang meningkat serta sokongan dasar yang berterusan.
      Hal ini juga mencerminkan pemulihan keadaan pasaran pekerja,
      terutamanya berikutan aktiviti pengambilan pekerja yang meningkat secara
      beransur-ansur. Pengeluaran yang lebih tinggi daripada fasiliti perkilangan
      yang sedia ada dan baharu, terutamanya dalam sektor E&E dan subsektor
      berkaitan sumber, serta daripada loji pengeluaran minyak dan gas akan
      memberikan dorongan selanjutnya kepada pertumbuhan. Pelaksanaan
      program pemberian vaksin COVID-19 dalam negara juga akan
      meningkatkan sentimen dan menyumbang ke arah pemulihan kegiatan
      ekonomi. Walau bagaimanapun, kadar pemulihan dijangka tidak sekata
      merentas sektor ekonomi.

Pertumbuhan Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar Malaysia untuk Suku Pertama
2021

 Aktiviti       2021    2020    2020   Komponen          2021     2020    2020
 Ekonomi         Q1      Q4      Q1    Perbelanjaan       Q1       Q4      Q1
                                       Penggunaan
Pertanian      0.4%    -0.7%   -8.7%                -1.5%        -3.4%     6.7%
                                       Akhir Swasta
                                       Penggunaan
Pembinaan     -10.4% -13.9% -7.9%      Akhir         5.9%        2.7%      5.0%
                                       Kerajaan
                                       Pembentukan
Perkhidmatan -2.3% -4.9%       3.1%    Modal Tetap -3.3%        -11.9%    -4.6%
                                       Kasar
Pembuatan      6.6%    3.0%    1.5%    Eksport      11.9%       -1.8%     -7.1%
Perlombongan -5.0% -10.6% -2.0%        Import          13.0%    -3.3%     -2.5%
 KDNK          -0.5% -3.4%     0.7%    KDNK            -0.5%    -3.4%     0.7%

                                (Sumber: Laman sesawang Bank Negara Malaysia)

      Indeks Harga Pengguna (IHP)
      IHP menunjukkan peningkatan 4.40% pada bulan Mei 2021 kepada 123.10
      berbanding 117.90 pada bulan yang sama tahun sebelumnya. Peningkatan
      IHP keseluruhan ini adalah disebabkan oleh kesan asas yang rendah pada
      tahun lalu yang menyaksikan peningkatan ketara terutamanya dalam
      kumpulan Pengangkutan (26.0%); manakala lain-lain indeks menyumbang
      sebanyak 6.8% kepada keseluruhan wajaran.
      Indeks Pengeluaran Perindustrian (IPP)
      IPP melonjak 26.0% pada bulan Mei 2021 berbanding bulan yang sama
      pada tahun sebelumnya. Pertumbuhan IPP pada bulan Mei 2021 disokong
      oleh pengembangan dalam kesemua indeks; indeks Pembuatan (29.8%),
      indeks Perlombongan (20.7%) dan indeks Elektrik (7.9%)
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3.5   SUASANA EKONOMI NEGARA (SAMB.)
      Perdagangan Luar Negara
      Untuk tempoh 6-bulan berakhir Mei 2021, imbangan dagangan Malaysia
      mencecah nilai RM80.3 bilion berkembang RM23.8 bilion (+42.1%)
      berbanding tempoh yang sama tahun sebelumnya. Jumlah perdagangan
      untuk tempoh 6-bulan berakhir Mei 2021 bernilai RM1,037.9 bilion
      meningkat RM189.0 bilion (+22.3%) berbanding RM848.9 bilion yang
      dicatatkan dalam tempoh yang sama tahun lepas. Untuk tempoh yang
      sama, jumlah eksport meningkat 23.5%, mencecah nilai RM559.1 bilion
      manakala jumlah import meningkat sebanyak 20.8%, mencecah nilai
      RM478.8 bilion.
                        (Sumber data: Portal Rasmi Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia)

3.6   SUASANA BURSA SAHAM TEMPATAN SEMASA
      Bagi tempoh 6-bulan berakhir 30 Jun 2021, penanda aras utama ekuiti
      patuh Syariah Malaysia iaitu Indeks FBM Shariah menyusut 980.87 mata
      atau -7.45% kepada 12,178.28 manakala penanda aras utama Bursa
      Malaysia iaitu FBM KLCI turun 94.58 mata atau -5.81% kepada 1,532.63.
      Bagi tempoh tersebut, Indeks FBM Shariah mencatat paras tertinggi
      13,444.31 pada 26 April 2021 dan paras terendah 12,178.28 pada 30 Jun
      2021. Sementara itu, FBM KLCI mencatat paras tertinggi 1,639.83 pada 10
      Mac 2021 manakala paras terendah pula ialah 1,532.63 yang dicatat pada
      30 Jun 2021. Julat pergerakan Indeks FBM Shariah untuk tempoh tersebut
      ialah 1,266.03 mata berbanding 3,392.07 mata pada tempoh yang sama
      tahun sebelumnya.
      FBMKLCI turun 60.81 mata atau 3.7% bulan ke bulan (MoM) pada Januari
      2021 ekoran penjualan berterusan kebanyakan saham berwajaran tinggi.
      Di peringkat tempatan, sentimen risiko ditekan oleh (a) penarikan balik
      larangan penjualan singkat oleh Suruhanjaya Sekuriti (SC) mulai 1 Januari,
      (b) kenaikan mendadak kes baru COVID-19, (c) perlaksanaan semula PKP
      2.0 ke semua negeri, kecuali Sarawak, hingga 4 Februari, (d) Agong telah
      mengisytiharkan keadaan darurat hingga 1 Ogos 2021, (e) kerajaan
      mengumumkan pakej rangsangan fiskal ke-lima, yang dinamakan
      Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat Malaysia (PERMAI), berjumlah RM15
      bilion, dan (f) Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Monetari (MPC) Bank Negara
      Malaysia (BNM) mengekalkan Kadar Dasar Semalaman (OPR) pada
      1.75% . Di Washington, Joe Biden dilantik sebagai Presiden ke-46. Dia
      telah mencadangkan pelan rancangan pemulihan bernilai AS$1.9 trilion dan
      menandatangani beberapa perintah eksekutif untuk memerangi
      koronavirus.
      FBMKLCI menokok 11.35 mata atau 0.7%, MoM, pada Februari 2021
      disebabkan kenaikan harga minyak, suntikan vaksin, jangkaan pakej
      rangsangan tambahan di A.S., dan sokongan dasar monetari di negara
      ekonomi utama yang akan meningkatkan pemulihan ekonomi. Walau
      bagaimanapun, kedatangan vaksin COVID-19 di Malaysia memberi
      sentimen negatif ke atas kaunter sarung tangan. Antara faktor domestik
      yang mempengaruhi pasaran tempatan adalah (a) ekonomi Malaysia
      mengalami penguncupan 3.4% pada S42020 dan 5.6% pada tahun 2020,
      (b) Yang di-Pertuan Agong telah menyatakan bahawa Parlimen boleh
      bersidang semasa darurat, (c) Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
      menerima suntikan vaksin pertamanya untuk memulakan program
      imunisasi di seluruh negara,
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3.6   SUASANA BURSA SAHAM TEMPATAN SEMASA (SAMB.)
      (d) Perdana Menteri mengumumkan "MyDigital” - Pelan Pembangunan
      Ekonomi Digital Malaysia, dan (e) SC dan Bursa Malaysia Bhd akan
      memperpanjang penangguhan sementara jual beli “intraday” (IDSS) dan
      penjualan singkat “intraday” oleh pedagang harian “propriety” (penjualan
      singkat PDT) hingga 29 Ogos 2021.
      FBMKLCI jatuh 4.24 mata atau 0.3% MoM untuk ditutup pada 1,573.51
      setelah jatuh 35.68 mata atau 2.2% pada hari terakhir urusniaga Mac 2021,
      disebabkan penjualan oleh pelabur asing. Kejatuhan pasaran tempatan
      disumbang oleh kerugian terutamanya oleh kaunter di sektor sarung
      tangan. Pada separuh bulan pertama, FBMKLCI meningkat ke paras 1,640
      dipacu oleh rang undang-undang rangsangan A.S bernilai AS$1.9 trilion
      telah ditandatangani oleh Joe Biden. Untuk separuh bulan kedua, pasaran
      menghadapi tekanan jualan kerana ketidaktentuan politik domestik dan
      lonjakan dalam hasil Perbendaharaan A.S 10 tahun. Pada bulan Mac, (a)
      Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin mengumumkan Program
      Pemerkasaan Strategik Rakyat dan Ekonomi (Pemerkasa) bernilai RM20
      bilion untuk menjana ekonomi, (b) BNM mengekalkan OPR tidak berubah
      pada 1.75%, (c) Malaysia akan dikeluarkan dari Senarai Pemantauan FTSE
      Russell untuk pengkelasan semula tahap kebolehcapaian pasaran dari "2"
      menjadi "1" dan akan mengekalkan kedudukannya dalam FTSE World
      Government Bond Index (WGBI), (d) UMNO memutuskan untuk bertanding
      pada pilihan raya umum ke-15 sendirian di bawah gabungan komponen
      Barisan Nasional (BN), dan (e) BNM mengurangkan ramalan pertumbuhan
      Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) 2021 lebih rendah kepada 6.0 -
      7.5% daripada 6.5- 7.5% sebelumnya.
      Pada April, walaupun terdapat peningkatan jangkitan COVID-19 di seluruh
      dunia, FBMKLCI mencatat kenaikan sebanyak 1.8% untuk ditutup pada
      1,601.65. Peningkatan ini dibendung oleh kebimbangan peningkatan kes
      COVID-19 tempatan dan vaksinasi yang perlahan. Pelabur terus
      mengurangkan pegangan mereka dalam saham bertema pemulihan dan
      menumpukan pembelian ke atas syarikat berteraskan sarung tangan.
      Keadaan pasaran, sebahagian besarnya, kekal kurang bersemangat,
      terganggu oleh kurangnya petunjuk penting dan kebimbangan politik yang
      berterusan yang turut menyumbang kepada sentimen yang berhati-hati.
      Berita penting pada bulan April adalah (a)Tabung Kewangan Antarabangsa
      (IMF) mengekalkan pertumbuhan KDNK Malaysia pada 6.5% tahun ini dan
      6% pada tahun 2022. Agensi ini juga menaikkan prospek pertumbuhan
      2021 untuk ekonomi global kepada 6%, naik dari ramalan Januari 5.5%, (b)
      Malaysia telah memperpanjang Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP3.0)
      dengan tambahan dua minggu, sehingga 17 Mei 2021, dan (c) Program
      Fasa 2 vaksinasi COVID-19 bermula pada 19 April di lapan negeri.
      Prestasi Bursa Malaysia pada bulan Mei adalah negatif ekoran kenaikan
      berterusan kes harian COVID-19 di Malaysia dan perlaksanaan PKP 3.0
      sepanjang bulan Mei. FBMKLCI susut18.1 mata atau 1.1% MoM untuk
      ditutup pada 1,583.55. Pasaran ekuiti meningkat pada minggu terakhir
      bulan Mei berikutan pasaran serantau lebih kukuh dan juga dibantu oleh
      keputusan suku tahunan beberapa saham berkaitan indeks yang lebih baik.
      Namun, selepas pasaran ditutup pada 28 Mei, Perdana Menteri
      mengumumkan bahawa Malaysia akan berada di bawah PKP penuh
      selama dua minggu bermula 1 Jun hingga 14 Jun.
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3.6   SUASANA BURSA SAHAM TEMPATAN SEMASA (SAMB.)
      Ini telah menyebabkan tekanan penjualan pada 31 Mei dan FBMKLCI turun
      10.89 mata pada penghujung hari. Berita domestik lain yang penting ialah
      KDNK S12021 mencatat penguncupan 0.5%, BNM mengekalkan OPR
      pada 1.75% dan Perdana Menteri melancarkan program Jaringan Prihatin
      bernilai RM3.5 bilion.
      Pada bulan Jun, FBM KLCI jatuh 50.92 mata untuk mengakhiri bulan ini
      pada 1,532.63 daripada 1,583.55 MoM, tahap terendah sejak 9 November
      2020. Pelanjutan PKP telah mempengaruhi sentimen pelabur dan
      mendorong tekanan jualan. Pelanjutan PKP telah menimbulkan
      kebimbangan bahawa pemulihan ekonomi mungkin akan mengambil masa
      yang lebih lama. Isu utama lain termasuk perkembangan politik tempatan,
      pemulihan yang bercampur dan lebih perlahan di kalangan ekonomi
      pasaran baru muncul berikutan peningkatan jangkitan, kadar vaksinasi
      yang perlahan, tekanan inflasi yang lebih tinggi, prospek fiskal yang lebih
      lemah, beban hutang, risiko pengurangan ransangan dan peningkatan kes
      COVID-19 tempatan setiap hari. Sepanjang bulan ini, Perdana Menteri Tan
      Sri Muhyiddin Yassin melancarkan Rancangan Pemulihan Nasional dan
      Pakej Kesejahteraan Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi Nasional atau digelar
      sebagai PEMULIH, bernilai RM150 bilion. Dari sudut politik, YDP Agong
      menitahkan bahawa Parlimen harus bersidang secepat mungkin.
      Sementara itu, Bank Dunia dan S&P Global menurunkan ramalan KDNK
      Malaysia masing-masing kepada 4.5% (sebelumnya 6.0%) dan 4.1%
      (sebelumnya 6.2%). Global S&P Global Ratings juga mengekalkan
      penarafan kredit berdaulat jangka panjang kepada A- dan tinjauan
      negatifnya terhadap Malaysia.
      Dalam keadaan pasaran yang tidak menentu ini, nilai NAB/unit Dana
      meningkat 1.11% bagi tempoh 6-bulan berakhir 30 Jun 2021.

3.7   SUASANA PASARAN WANG TEMPATAN SEMASA
      Sepanjang tempoh 6-bulan berakhir 30 June 2021, BNM mengekalkan
      OPR tidak berubah pada 1.75% dalam beberapa siri mesyuaratnya pada
      20 Januari, 4 Mac dan 6 Mei 2021. Sebelumnya, ia telah memotong kadar
      faedah sebanyak 125 mata asas (terkumpul) sejak awal 2020 untuk
      membawa kadar OPR ke tahap terendah pada rekod 1.75% bagi
      menyokong ekonomi yang dilanda koronavirus.
      Pemulihan ekonomi global terus kukuh terutamanya di ekonomi utama,
      disokong oleh peningkatan dalam aktiviti perkilangan dan perdagangan,
      meskipun pada kadar yang mungkin berbeza-beza antara negara. Program
      pemberian vaksin yang sedang dilaksanakan dan langkah-langkah
      rangsangan fiskal yang besar di Amerika Syarikat serta sokongan dasar di
      ekonomi utama lain akan terus membantu menambah baik keadaan
      permintaan dalam negara. Walau bagaimanapun, trajektori pemulihan di
      beberapa negara mungkin terganggu oleh langkah-langkah
      pembendungan yang diperketatkan kembali bagi mengekang penularan
      semula COVID-19. Volatiliti dalam pasaran kewangan baru-baru ini telah
      reda sedikit dan keadaan kewangan terus menyokong pertumbuhan.
      Imbangan risiko terhadap prospek pertumbuhan terus cenderung ke arah
      pertumbuhan menjadi lebih perlahan, disebabkan terutamanya oleh
      ketidakpastian berhubung dengan perkembangan pandemik dan potensi
      risiko volatiliti pasaran kewangan yang ketara.
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3.7   SUASANA PASARAN WANG TEMPATAN SEMASA (SAMB.)
      Bagi Malaysia, penunjuk terkini menunjukkan kegiatan ekonomi terus
      bertambah baik pada suku pertama dan sehingga bulan April. Walaupun
      pelaksanaan semula langkah-langkah pembendungan di lokasi terpilih
      baru-baru ini akan menjejaskan kegiatan ekonomi dalam jangka pendek,
      kesannya akan kurang teruk memandangkan hampir semua sektor
      ekonomi dibenarkan beroperasi. Trajektori pertumbuhan diunjurkan untuk
      meningkat, didorong oleh pemulihan yang lebih kukuh dalam permintaan
      global serta peningkatan perbelanjaan sektor awam dan swasta berikutan
      sokongan langkah-langkah dasar yang berterusan. Pertumbuhan juga akan
      disokong oleh pengeluaran yang lebih tinggi daripada fasiliti perkilangan
      yang sedia ada dan baharu, terutamanya dalam subsektor elektrik dan
      elektronik (E&E) dan subsektor berkaitan sumber, serta loji pengeluaran
      minyak dan gas. Kemajuan program pemberian vaksin COVID-19 dalam
      negara juga akan meningkatkan sentimen dan menyumbang ke arah
      pemulihan kegiatan ekonomi. Walau bagaimanapun, prospek pertumbuhan
      ekonomi terus bergantung pada risiko pertumbuhan menjadi rendah. Hal ini
      berpunca terutamanya daripada ketidakpastian yang berterusan mengenai
      perkembangan yang berkaitan dengan pandemik serta cabaran yang
      mungkin dihadapi yang boleh menjejaskan pemberian vaksin pada
      peringkat global dan dalam negara.
      Purata inflasi keseluruhan pada tahun 2021 diunjurkan lebih tinggi antara
      2.5% hingga 4.0%, disebabkan terutamanya oleh faktor tolakan kos
      berikutan harga minyak dunia yang meningkat. Dari segi trakjektori, inflasi
      keseluruhan dijangka naik mendadak untuk sementara waktu pada suku
      kedua tahun 2021 disebabkan terutamanya oleh asas yang lebih rendah
      daripada harga bahan api runcit dalam negara yang rendah pada suku yang
      sama tahun 2020. Walau bagaimanapun, keadaan ini adalah bersifat
      sementara kerana inflasi keseluruhan diunjurkan menjadi sederhana
      selepas itu apabila kesan asas ini luput. Inflasi asas, seperti yang diukur
      oleh inflasi teras, dijangka kekal rendah, berpurata antara 0.5% hingga
      1.5% untuk tahun ini, dalam keadaan lebihan kapasiti yang berterusan
      dalam ekonomi. Walau bagaimanapun, prospek ini bergantung pada
      perkembangan harga minyak dunia dan komoditi.
      MPC menyifatkan pendirian dasar monetari adalah wajar dan akomodatif.
      Berikutan keadaan pandemik yang tidak menentu, pendirian dasar monetari
      pada masa hadapan akan terus ditentukan oleh data dan maklumat baharu,
      serta kesannya kepada prospek keseluruhan inflasi dan pertumbuhan
      dalam negara. BNM terus komited untuk menggunakan alat-alat dasarnya
      yang bersesuaian bagi mewujudkan keadaan yang menyokong pemulihan
      ekonomi yang berterusan.
                                (Sumber: Laman sesawang Bank Negara Malaysia)

3.8   KEPENTINGAN PEMEGANG-PEMEGANG UNIT
      Sepanjang tempoh kajian, tiada sebarang kejadian yang menjejaskan
      kepentingan Pemegang-Pemegang Unit selain daripada urusniaga-
      urusniaga yang dijalankan selaras dengan Surat Ikatan Amanah,
      Garispanduan Tabung Unit Amanah, Akta Pasaran Modal dan
      Perkhidmatan 2007 dan undang-undang lain yang berkuatkuasa.
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3.9   REBAT DAN KOMISEN RINGAN
      Sepanjang tempoh 6-bulan kewangan berakhir 30 Jun 2021, Pengurus
      Dana menerima perkhidmatan daripada salah sebuah institusi broker
      saham yang membantu proses membuat keputusan berkaitan pelaburan
      dana secara tidak langsung. Perkhidmatan yang diterima adalah dalam
      bentuk khidmat nasihat berkaitan hal-hal Syariah. Sebagai tambahan,
      Pengurus Dana juga telah menerima komisen ringan daripada syarikat
      broker saham dalam bentuk perisian dan perkakasan komputer yang
      berkaitan dengan pengurusan pelaburan dana dan pengurusan pasaran
      saham dan ekonomi.

Nota: Laporan ini telah diterjemahkan daripada laporan asal (dalam Bahasa
Inggeris). Jika terdapat perbezaan, sila rujuk kepada laporan Bahasa
Inggeris.
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4.    TRUSTEE’S REPORT

To the Unit Holders of
PMB SHARIAH TACTICAL FUND

We, AMANAHRAYA TRUSTEES BERHAD, have acted as Trustee of PMB SHARIAH
TACTICAL FUND for the six months financial period ended 30 June 2021. In our
opinion, PMB INVESTMENT BERHAD, the Manager, has operated and managed
PMB SHARIAH TACTICAL FUND in accordance with the limitations imposed on the
investment powers of the management company under the Deed, securities laws
and the applicable Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds for the six months financial
period ended 30 June 2021.

We are also of the opinion that:

(a)   Valuation and pricing is carried out in accordance with the Deed and any
      regulatory requirement; and

(b)   Creation and cancellation of units are carried out in accordance with the Deed
      and any regulatory requirement.

Yours faithfully
AMANAHRAYA TRUSTEES BERHAD

ZAINUDIN BIN SUHAIMI
Chief Executive Officer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

17 August 2021
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5.    SHARIAH ADVISER’S REPORT

TO THE UNIT HOLDERS OF PMB SHARIAH TACTICAL FUND (“Fund”)

We hereby confirm the following:

1.     To the best of our knowledge, after having made all reasonable enquiries,
       PMB Investment Berhad has operated and managed the Fund for the
       period covered by these financial statements namely, the period ended
       30 June 2021, in accordance with Shariah principles and complied with the
       applicable guidelines, rulings or decisions issued by the Securities
       Commission Malaysia pertaining to Shariah matters; and

2.     The asset of the Fund comprises instruments that have been classified as
       Shariah compliant.

For and on behalf of the Shariah Adviser,
BIMB SECURITIES SDN BHD

NURUSSA’ADAH NASARUDIN
Designated Shariah Officer

KUALA LUMPUR

20 August 2021
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6.    STATEMENT BY MANAGER

To the Unit Holders of
PMB SHARIAH TACTICAL FUND

We, ISNAMI BIN AHMAD MOHTAR and MANSOOR BIN AHMAD, being two of the
Directors of PMB INVESTMENT BERHAD, do hereby state that in the opinion of
the Manager, the unaudited financial statements give a true and fair view on the
financial position of the Fund as at 30 June 2021 and of its statement of
comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows of the Fund for the
financial period ended 30 June 2021 in accordance with Malaysian Financial
Reporting Standards (MFRSs), International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRSs) and accordance with the requirements of Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds
by the Securities Commission Malaysia.

For and on behalf of
PMB INVESTMENT BERHAD
As Manager of PMB SHARIAH TACTICAL FUND

ISNAMI BIN AHMAD MOHTAR
Director

MANSOOR BIN AHMAD
Director

KUALA LUMPUR

12 August 2021
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7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT

              STATEMENT OF UNAUDITED FINANCIAL POSITION
                         AS AT 30 JUNE 2021

                                     NOTE    30.06.2021       31.12.2020
                                                 RM               RM
 ASSETS
INVESTMENTS                            4
 Quoted Shariah-compliant shares
  in Malaysia                                 10,116,264        11,332,700
 Quoted Shariah-compliant warrants
  in Malaysia                                             -        12,300
 Cash and cash equivalents             5       3,794,311         2,927,656
                                             13,910,575         14,272,656
OTHER ASSETS
Amount due by stockbroking
                                                590,696           622,472
  companies
Profit receivable from Islamic
                                                       636            404
  deposits
Dividend receivable                               30,173           31,188
                                                 621,505          654,064
TOTAL ASSETS                                  14,523,080       14,926,720
LIABILITIES
 Amount owing to Manager              6              17,595        18,033
 Amount owing to Trustee                                587           603
 Amount due to stockbroking
                                                          -       285,839
   companies
 Other payables and accruals                          6,660         5,310
TOTAL LIABILITIES                                    24,842       309,785
EQUITY
 Unitholders’ capital                 7       39,842,922        40,108,060
 Accumulated losses                         (25,335,684)      (25,491,125)
TOTAL EQUITY                                  14,507,238       14,616,935

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                  14,532,080       14,926,720
UNITS IN CIRCULATION                  7       29,988,007       30,555,350
NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT
                                      8              0.4838        0.4784
 (RM) - XD
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             STATEMENT OF UNAUDITED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
              FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

                                              SIX MONTH       SIX MONTH
                                                ENDED           ENDED
                                      NOTE    30.06.2021      30.06.2020
                                                  RM              RM
INVESTMENT INCOME
 Profit from Islamic deposits                     26,304          37,833
 Hibah from Al-Wadiah savings                         60             120
 Dividends income                                111,551         102,513
 Profit from sale of investments               1,541,260         172,026
 Unrealised loss on changes in fair
                                       9      (1,334,248)      (411,985)
    value of investments
                                                 344,927         (99,493)
EXPENSES
 Management fee                        10        110,276          77,304
 Trustee fee                           11          3,676           2,577
 Audit fee                                         4,000           1,625
 Tax agent fee                                       600             600
 Stockbroking fee and other
                                       12            65,871        34,118
  transaction costs
 Goods and services taxation                          2,682         1,311
 Administrative expenses                              2,381        1,594
                                                 189,486         119,129

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION                    155,441        (218,622)
  Taxation                             13                 -             -
PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAXATION                     155,441        (218,622)

PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAXATION IS
MADE UP AS FOLLOWS:
REALISED PROFIT                                1,489,689         193,363
UNREALISED LOSS                        9      (1,334,248)       (411,985)

                                                 155,441        (218,622)
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              STATEMENT OF UNAUDITED CHANGES IN EQUITY
             FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

                                     Unit holders’ Retained         Total
                              NOTE     Capital     Profit/(Loss)    Equity
                                          RM           RM            RM

 Balance as at 1 January 2020          39,472,107 (28,586,452)     10,885,655

 Realised profit                                 -      193,363       193,363

 Unrealised loss                9                -    (411,985)     (411,985)

 Creation of units              7         293,256              -     293,256

 Cancellation of units          7         (85,990)             -     (85,990)

 Balance as at 30 June 2020            39,679,373 (28,805,074) 10,874,299

 Balance as at 1 January 2021          40,108,060 (25,491,125)     14,616,935

 Realised profit                                 -    1,489,689     1,489,689

 Unrealised loss                9                -   (1,334,248)   (1,334,248)

 Creation of units              7         256,436              -      256,436

 Cancellation of units          7        (521,574)             -    (521,574)

 Balance as at 30 June 2021            39,842,922 (25,335,684)     14,507,238
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