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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....

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

The Trump administration's "Economic Fury" sanctions aimed to cripple Iran's economy but have largely failed so far, as Iran weathers measures—continuing oil sales to China—while sanctions resemble past "Maximum Pressure" tactics. Despite near-2,000 designations and a...

Conclusion: Perak’s Semiconductor Transformation Historically acting as a low-cost, supporting backup to the mature tech hubs of Penang and Kulim, Perak is actively transitioning into a primary player in Malaysia’s semiconductor and E&E supply chain. The state is...

Chinese manufacturer Yantai Yatong Precision Mechanical Corporation is investing RM160 million to build its first overseas factory at the Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park. Leveraging over 20 years of global expertise, this strategic expansion solidifies Perak’s position as...