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BNM keeps OPR steady

BNM kept the OPR at 2.75%, citing consistency with price stability and sustainable growth while staying vigilant to risks. Economists largely support the pause, noting oil-price volatility could push up costs and arguing for policy flexibility; most don't expect cuts...

Cautious recovery likely

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) said manufacturing weakened in 1H26 after earlier stabilisation, based on its survey of 670 firms (72% SMEs). Weaker domestic and export demand pushed the business activity index down to 90 (from 103), with local sales...

SPD Tech Valley Land, Kicking Off RM172mil Expansion

Seri Pajam subsidiary SPD Tech Valley Sdn Bhd has signed an SPA with Dunham-Bush Industries Sdn Bhd for 32 acres of industrial land in SPD Tech Valley, Senawang, Negri Sembilan. The purchase is part of Dunham-Bush’s phase one Malaysia expansion, estimated at RM172...

Malaysia’s exports growth

Malaysia’s exports grew 38% year-on-year in July to RM193.6 billion, moderating from June’s 45% rise but remaining strong. The gain was driven mainly by electrical and electronic products (up 51%), petroleum products (+27%), liquefied natural gas (+14%) and palm oil...

Puncak Niaga to sell Two Plot of Land

Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd proposes to sell two adjoining oil-palm planted land parcels in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor (Lots 7095 and 7094) to Alpha Galaxy Sdn Bhd for RM237.15 million. After estimated disposal costs (RM2.0m) and real property gains tax (RM18.93m),...

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...

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...

Stroger ringgit and FDIs boost foreign demand

Malaysia

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...

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