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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 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...

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...

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...

REHDA launches RIYI mentorship programme Apr 25

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 here: http://Rehda Institute launches...

Klang Upgreder 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...

Stronger 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 telecoms,...

Q1 Tougher Time- Malaysia Economy Slow

Malaysia

Malaysia’s GDP grew 5.4% in 1Q2026, supported by household spending, investment and E&E exports, but momentum weakened sharply from 6.2% in the prior quarter. Monthly growth slowed to 4.1% by March, with private consumption and investment easing and seasonally...

Ringgit Dibuka Tinggi

Malaysia

Ringgit mengukuh pagi Isnin kepada 3.9635/9705 vs USD, didorong sentimen pasaran global dan harapan rundingan AS‑Iran. DXY turun 0.25% manakala WTI & Brent susut >5%. Ringgit dijangka bergerak sekitar RM3.95, namun melemah berbanding beberapa mata wang utama dan...

Bursa Malaysia- Institusi Tempatan Catat Belian Bersih RM 572.9 Juta

Malaysia

Institusi tempatan beli bersih RM572.9 juta; institusi asing jual bersih RM912.6 juta. Pelabur runcit beli RM339.7 juta; Asia catat keluar asing US$9.59 bilion. Click...

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