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China’s factories, construction slump in sign of deeper slowdown

China’s factory activity unexpectedly fell in July as the official manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.2 (below the 50 growth threshold), the first contraction in five months. The non-manufacturing PMI (services + construction) slipped to 49 — its weakest since Dec 2022 —...

Vitrox surges to new all-time high after stronger than expected 2Q

Vitrox Corporation Bhd (KL: VITROX) jumped after posting a stronger-than-expected quarter, prompting analysts to raise earnings forecasts and target prices. Robust demand for AI infrastructure, an expanding product pipeline, and tax incentives are expected to drive...

What the Strata Management Act 2013 Means for Your Building’s By-Laws

The Strata Management Act 2013 created standardized statutory by-laws for strata schemes in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, which generally override conflicting clauses in older Deeds of Mutual Covenant (DMCs). The Act provides a common legal baseline for issues like...

What Home Seekers Should Know, Especially First-Time Home Buyers

Budget 2026 matters for first-time home buyers because fiscal measures (stamp duty, RPGT, income tax reliefs, credit guarantees) and broader cost‑of‑living changes shape entry costs, financing capacity and market supply. Key points: the 100% stamp duty exemption for...

Foreign Buyer Rules and Thresholds: What Can Be Bought and at What Minimums

Malaysia allows foreign property ownership but under a layered legal framework: federal permission plus state-level controls. Foreigners (including non-citizens, foreign companies and PRs) can buy many residential properties—especially strata units—subject to state...

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

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...

Malaysia

Property outlook turns cautious in 2H

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....

Tekanan kos binaan reda, harga diesel perindustrian menurun

Tekanan kos binaan reda, harga diesel perindustrian menurun

Sektor pembinaan Malaysia mula lega selepas kos operasi, terutamanya harga diesel perindustrian dan bahan binaan utama, mereda daripada paras kemuncak. Harga diesel tanpa subsidi kini stabil sekitar RM3.89 seliter, menurun daripada RM7.20 seliter sebelum ini. Kos...

KL’s Property Market Is Heating Up

KL’s Property Market Is Heating Up

Kuala Lumpur property prices have officially crossed RM1 MILLION on average… and it's a sign every buyer and investor should pay attention to. Malaysia's secondary property market is gaining serious momentum, but Kuala Lumpur is leading the way with a 15% year-on-year...

Factory Jobs Stall Amid Weak Demand

Factory Jobs Stall Amid Weak Demand

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...

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