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Malaysia’s Industrial Frontier To Be Defined By Industrial AI

Industries across ASEAN are entering a transformation driven by advanced manufacturing, infrastructure and sustainability goals, and industrial AI is emerging as a key enabler. Unlike consumer-focused AI, industrial AI blends physics-based simulation, engineering...

Rehda Institute calls for updated housing policies to reflect changing market needs

Rehda Institute has previewed its "Housing for All: Co-Creating a Needs‑Driven Framework," urging Malaysia to adopt an evidence-based housing policy that is regularly reviewed to reflect shifting demographics, incomes and local market conditions ahead of National...

From chip tools to chipmaker: Mi Technovation moves up the value chain

Mi Technovation, a leader in die-sorting equipment and solder ball materials, is transforming into a diversified semiconductor technology group across four pillars: equipment, materials, semiconductor devices (SiC MOSFETs) and electric powertrains. Its Accurus...

FAR Capital makes ‘impossible’ rental returns, with data dispelling critics’ disbelief

FAR Capital argues positive cashflow from property is achievable with the right strategy, despite widespread scepticism. The firm says 2026’s rising rental demand—driven by economic uncertainty and low new supply—has pushed rents up, but many landlords still lose...

UK housing market downturn eased a little in June

Britain’s housing market showed slight easing in its downturn but remains fragile and uncertain, RICS reported. Key points: headline house price balance stayed around -33% (May revised to -34%); new buyer enquiries improved to -29% (best since February); near-term...

降息重定价遇存款大战银行业高息内卷至明年首季

核心现况：降息未能阻止存款“内卷战”高息定存大战延续：尽管马来西亚国家银行（国行）已于去年7月将隔夜政策利率（OPR）从3.00%下调至2.75%，但各大银行为了争夺客户资金，定期存款（FD）的高息竞争在今年下半年（2H26）依然白热化，预计这场“抢钱大战”将至少延续至2027年首季。行业评级下调：丰隆投资银行研究（HLIB Research）发布《2026年下半年银行业展望报告》，因缺乏强劲催化剂及外资流出，将大马银行业评级从“增持”下调至“中性”。竞争白热化的原因与银行困境资金防御升级：...

工业园是国家竞争底座大马须走出纯卖地时代

近年来，工业地产从城市边缘回到产业核心，成为数字经济和AI落地的实物基础。半导体、数据中心、电商仓储、云服务和智能城市等都需要工业园、数据设施与物流网络支撑。马来西亚要在数字经济竞争中取胜，不只是建更多厂房，而是要打造具备数字能力、能源韧性和完整产业生态的现代化工业基础设施。要点：...

Resorts World Genting and Agoda StrengthenStrategic Collaboration

Resorts World Genting (RWG) and Agoda signed an MoU to strengthen digital connectivity, tourism marketing and travel innovation. They completed a direct API integration between Genting Malaysia Berhad and Agoda, enabling real-time access to hotel inventory,...

Property outlook turns cautious in 2H

Outlook for Malaysia’s property sector in 2H FY2026 is one of “cautious optimism.” Experts expect steady, demand-driven growth—mainly in affordable and mid-market housing, logistics, industrial and residential sectors—supported by infrastructure and growth corridors....

Why foreign investors are focusing only on KL’s high-rise market.

Foreigners Buying Property in Malaysia Malaysia allows foreigners to purchase property, but the process is governed by state-specific rules and minimum price thresholds. In general, international buyers are most active in urban and high-rise segments, particularly in...

Factory Jobs Stall Amid Weak Demand

Malaysia

S&P Global: Malaysia’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49.9 in May from April’s 51.6, signalling broadly unchanged staffing as hiring paused after two months of job creation. Layoffs, resignations and labour sourcing issues offset payroll gains. New orders and exports...

Tarikan Transit, Privasi – Lonjakkan Jualan

Malaysia

Pemaju Land & General (L&G) melancarkan projek kediaman pegangan bebas Damansara Laverra (GDV RM752 juta) yang menekankan gaya hidup Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Lebih 600 unit (kira-kira 61% daripada 1,008 unit) ditempah pada hari pelancaran (17 Mei)....

Q1- Singapore Economy Beats Expectation

International

Singapore's economy grew 6.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, beating an advance estimate of 4.6%, and expanded 1.0% quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted) instead of the earlier projected 0.3% contraction. Growth was driven by wholesale trade, manufacturing and finance...

MRCB steady at RM 73.2M: new wins offset LRT3 dip

Malaysia

MRCB FY2025: revenue RM1.20bn (‑27%) as LRT3 nears completion; PBT RM73.2m (‑2%), PAT RM47m. ECE led revenue; property revenue fell 41% but property sales rose 11% to RM927.4m with RM1.4bn unbilled. Won ~RM5.5bn new contracts; unbilled construction order book RM5.7bn....

REDHA launches RIYI mentorships programme Apr 25

Malaysia

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

Malaysia

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...

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