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Corporate News
CLMT to lift outlook via asset enhancements
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT), which kicked off the first quarter of financial year 2026 (1Q26) on a steady footing, has outlined upcoming asset enhancement initiatives at The Mines in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
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Corporate News
UEM Sunrise eyes ROE turnaround on Johor play
UEM Sunrise Bhd (UEMS) is aiming to sharply lift profitability, with its management guiding for a tripling of return-on-equity (ROE) over the next five years as it accelerates development and unlocks land value.
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ViTrox upbeat on 2026 after strong 1Q
ViTrox Corp Bhd anticipates a sustained growth trajectory throughout 2026, as the global semiconductor industry enters a robust expansion phase.
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Corporate News
AME-REIT positioned for Johor expansion
Analysts remain positive on AME Real Estate Investment Trust (AME-REIT), viewing its future growth as increasingly tied to Johor's industrial expansion and the long-term spillover from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
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Corporate News
AMS bets on semiconductor growth post-listing
AMS Advanced Material Bhd will remain optimistic and continue to leverage its position as a semiconductor player following its listing.
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Corporate News
IJM fast-tracks value-unlocking plan
After dragging its feet on asset unlocking, IJM Corp Bhd is now fast-tracking the exercise following Sunway Bhd's failed takeover move, although Kenanga Research expects the process to take three years to complete.
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Construction
Construction sector resilient amid global risks
The domestic construction sector should be able to weather the impact from the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, says UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research.
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Logistics
Freight outlook bright, but risks linger
The outlook for the domestic freight and logistics sector has turned more constructive, supported by easing geopolitical tensions following the extension of the US-Iran ceasefire and resilient intra-Asia trade flows.
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Economy
CGC launches RM300mil MSME relief
Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has announced a RM300mil allocation under a new guarantee relief initiative – Portfolio Guarantee Relief – which will be deployed progressively depending on market demand and acceptance by participating financial institutions.
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Corporate News
Top Glove to gain from ASP recovery momentum
Top Glove Corp Bhd's business outlook has improved, supported by a recovery in average selling prices (ASP) and a tightening supply chain that could accelerate industry consolidation.
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Economy
S&P sees room for sovereign rating upgrade
Malaysia has the potential for a sovereign rating upgrade, supported by continuously narrowing fiscal deficits, S&P Global Ratings said.
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Corporate News
Wawasan Dengkil secures PKNS contract
Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wawasan Dengkil Sdn Bhd (WDSB), has accepted a RM22.7mil contract from Selangor State Development Corp (PKNS) for the construction of 56 single-storey residential homes and related facilities at Kampung Bukit Baja in Sepang, Selangor.
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Corporate News
SKA Capital plans listing on ACE Market
SKA Capital Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.
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Corporate News
Genting raises RM5bil from perpetual notes
Genting Bhd has secured US$1.25bil (approximately RM4.96bil) through the issuance of perpetual guaranteed notes as part of a refinancing effort.
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Corporate News
MAG profits pressured by rising input costs
MAG Holdings Bhd's near-term earnings outlook continues to be dragged by the persistent strength of the ringgit, increased freight costs, and slower-than-expected processing ramp-up, says Mercury Research.
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Corporate News
Systech redesignates Low to MD role
Systech Bhd has redesignated its executive director Dr Low Min Yew, 39, to the position of managing director.
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Corporate News
Insights Analytics wins substation job
Insights Analytics Bhd has secured a contract from Tele Kenyalang Engineering Sdn Bhd to act as sub-contractor for the construction, digitalisation, smart systems integration and external works at the Upper Lanang 33/11 kilovolts substation in Sibu, Sarawak, worth RM12.24mil.
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Corporate News
L&G earnings growth signals turnaround trajectory
A projected earnings growth to between RM52mil and RM83mil over financial year 2026 (FY26) to FY28 is set to underpin a potential turnaround story for Land & General Bhd (L&G), according to TA Research.
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World
U.S. stocks fall as naval standoff in Strait of Hormuz dents sentiment
NEW YORK, April 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, as the ongoing naval standoff between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on market sentiment amid a fragile ceasefire.
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World
Mexico opens probe into economy minister over son's stay in diplomatic residence
MEXICO CITY, April 23 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday the government has opened an investigation into Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard to determine whether he violated any laws when he sent his adult son to live at a diplomatic residence in the United Kingdom.
