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REDHA launches RIYI mentorships programme Apr 25
Rehda Institute launches RIYI mentorship Apr 25 to pair students from 15 universities with industry mentors, offering practical training, career clinics and industry exposure to boost employability in the built environment. Click...
Klang Upgrader Market Gains
Klang is transforming into an upgrader market driven by rising incomes, land-use shifts and major infrastructure (Westport 2, LRT3). Setia Bayuemas is a 545-acre masterplanned township targeting 3,319+ homes, aiming to attract affluent buyers and support long-term...
Stock steady boost oil erases jump
Stocks steadied as strong tech earnings offset oil’s intraday swing; Brent crude reversed a sharp jump above US$126/bbl. Nasdaq futures rose after Alphabet and Amazon results, while Microsoft and Meta lagged. Markets face mixed drivers: solid earnings and AI optimism...
Stroger ringgit and FDIs boost foreign demand
Foreign funds turned net buyers in 2026, with YTD net inflows of over RM11bn into Malaysian equities and bonds (equities >RM3bn, bonds RM8.4bn). Key beneficiaries: industrials, financials, plantation; top net‑bought stocks include Press Metal and MISC, while...
Q1 Tougher time – Malaysia Economy slow
Malaysia’s GDP grew 5.4% in 1Q2026, supported by household spending, investment and E&E exports, but momentum slowed sharply from 6.2% in Q4 as monthly growth fell to 4.1% by March. Private consumption and investment eased, and economists warn the Iran war’s...
Ringgit Dibuka Tinggi
Ringgit mengukuh pagi Isnin kepada 3.9635/9705 vs USD, disokong sentimen pasaran global dan harapan rundingan AS‑Iran; DXY turun 0.25%. Minyak WTI & Brent susut >5%. Ringgit dijangka ke ~RM3.95, namun prestasi bercampur‑campur berbanding mata wang utama dan...