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Genting Property, Huawei bekerjasama bangun Bandar Pintar Teknologi Johor

Genting Property, bahagian Genting Plantations, telah menandatangani Perjanjian Perancangan Induk dengan Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) untuk memajukan Johor Technology Smart City (JTSC), memanfaatkan keupayaan AI dan kepakaran Huawei dalam kampus pintar untuk...

Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3% in 3Q26, beats expectations

Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in 3Q2026 (down from 6.0% in 2Q2026), slightly above market forecasts, driven by robust growth in services (up 5.4%), manufacturing (up 7.5%)—led by export-oriented electrical, electronic and optical products and other...

Semiconductor sector poised for continued expansion

Malaysia’s semiconductor exports are surging—chipmaking equipment rose 71.1% and finished semiconductors 84.1% in 8M26—fuelled by strong AI-driven demand and foreign investment into higher-value manufacturing, positioning Malaysia with a 6.5% share of global...

Ringgit opens mostly higher as GDP growth beats forecasts

Malaysia’s ringgit opened mostly higher after the Department of Statistics released an advance estimate showing third-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 5.3%, a stronger-than-expected print that lifted market sentiment. The currency was relatively stable against the US dollar...

Malaysia’s diversified economy external shocks in 2027

Malaysia is well-positioned to withstand external shocks in 2027 thanks to a diversified economy, resilient exports and stronger fiscal buffers, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. While geopolitical tensions and shifting trade patterns remain...

Sepanggar Bay Container Port from Sabah 24-hour operations

The Sabah Cabinet has approved 24-hour operations for Sepanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP) to ease congestion, but full implementation depends on readiness across depots, factories and government agencies. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick is leading a task...

Advanced packaging to drive AI chip boom

Nomura Asset Management says Malaysia is well-placed to capture more of the global semiconductor upswing by moving deeper into advanced packaging—a high-value, technology-intensive back-end segment vital for AI chips. Malaysia already has strengths in assembly and...

PKNPk shifts from recovery to sustainable growth phase

PKNPk has completed a five-year turnaround from heavy losses (RM311.62m in 2019–2020) to five consecutive years of profit and five clean audits. A roadmap launched in March 2021 improved governance, cut underperforming units (about 26 closed), and restructured...

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...

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

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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