by Leni | Jul 24, 2026 | International, Malaysia
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...
by Leni | Jul 22, 2026 | Malaysia
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...
by Leni | Jul 22, 2026 | International, Malaysia
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...
by Leni | Jul 22, 2026 | Malaysia
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...
by Leni | Jul 13, 2026 | International, Malaysia
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...
by Leni | Jul 13, 2026 | Malaysia
核心现况：降息未能阻止存款“内卷战”高息定存大战延续： 尽管马来西亚国家银行（国行）已于去年7月将隔夜政策利率（OPR）从3.00%下调至2.75%，但各大银行为了争夺客户资金，定期存款（FD）的高息竞争在今年下半年（2H26）依然白热化，预计这场“抢钱大战”将至少延续至2027年首季。 行业评级下调： 丰隆投资银行研究（HLIB Research）发布《2026年下半年银行业展望报告》，因缺乏强劲催化剂及外资流出，将大马银行业评级从“增持”下调至“中性”。 竞争白热化的原因与银行困境资金防御升级：...
