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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...

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

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...

Stock steady boost oil erases jump

International

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...

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