After a tumultuous 2020 following an unprecedented pandemic outbreak, the year 2021 saw continued volatility amid various headwinds, chief of which was still the seemingly endless pandemic threat, which saw the emergence of new variants that sent cases surging and brought back strict lockdown measures.

In Malaysia, there were also political uncertainties to contend with, as well as the bout of "once in 100 years" massive floods that came towards the year's tail end.

These battered the FBM KLCI benchmark index, which contracted 3.67% year-on-year, to close at its decade low of 1,567.53 points on Dec 31.

Investors and analysts are now hoping for a better 2022, fuelled by optimism about the resumption of economic activities and growth in corporate earnings. So, what are the best stocks to have?

Below are 10 stocks that have been chosen by three local research houses — Kenanga Investment Bank Research, CGS-CIMB Research and TA Securities — as their top picks for the year

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