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Corporate News
New major contract to boost KKB Engineering
PETALING JAYA: RHB Research has turned more constructive on KKB Engineering Bhd after the company secured its first contract of 2026, a RM212mil oil and gas job from PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, noting it was "timely" in resetting momentum after a weak 2025.
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Banking
Aibim appoints Rafe Haneef as president
KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (Aibim) has appointed MBSB Bank Bhd's group chief executive officer Rafe Haneef as president effective Jan 1, 2026.
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Economy
Labour market to stay firm with hiring drive
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's labour market is expected to remain stable this year, supported by resilient domestic oriented sectors as the economy continues to expand at a moderate pace.
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Corporate News
Bright outlook for energy sector in 2026
PETALING JAYA: The energy sector is poised for another exciting year in 2026 given major projects in the pipeline, which should drive news flow on renewable energy (RE), says RHB Research.
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Corporate News
Hume Cement strengthens balance sheet with disposal of concrete unit
PETALING JAYA: Hume Cement Industries Bhd's net cash position is set to rise to about 15% of its current market capitalisation following the disposal of its loss-making concrete business.
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Corporate News
Genting Malaysia’s earnings to grow with New York expansion
PETALING JAYA: CIMB Research has upgraded Genting Malaysia Bhd to "buy" from "hold".
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Economy
Infrastructure rollout to bolster construction stocks
PETALING JAYA: Select construction stocks are expected to remain in focus in 2026, supported by the rollout of major infrastructure projects in both Malaysia and Singapore.
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Economy
What humming export machines mean for the trade war
THE tariffs imposed by the United States became the big economic story of 2025, as much for what they didn't do as for the disruption they engendered and outcry they caused.
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Economy
Indonesia needs to stop living dangerously
INDONESIA's first president, Sukarno, famously titled his 1964 independence day address Tahun vivere pericoloso – the year of living dangerously.
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Insurance
Stable year ahead for insurance companies
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's insurance sector is expected to remain resilient, underpinned by expectations of stable premiums and controlled claim costs.
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Corporate News
Positive views of IJM’s growing industrial forays
PETALING JAYA: Analysts are striking an upbeat tone on IJM Corp Bhd after reviewing the group's three ongoing warehouse-related development projects.
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Corporate News
SD Guthrie’s push into industrial land bodes well
PETALING JAYA: Prospects for SD Guthrie Bhd are set to strengthen as the plantation group deepens its push into industrial land development, a move expected to enhance earnings visibility and unlock latent asset value over the coming years.
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Corporate News
MSC earnings to climb amid tight supply
PETALING JAYA: Apex Securities Research expects global tin market tightness and firmer tin prices to lift Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd's (MSC) earnings in the coming years.
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Corporate News
Slower recovery likely for IOIPG
PETALING JAYA: IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) may continue to see a relatively slower property development turnaround, as opposed to other developers, and significantly higher gearing of 0.95 times versus its peers' average of about 0.4 times.
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Corporate News
Record order wins bolster Solarvest outlook
PETALING JAYA: Solarvest Holdings Bhd's earnings outlook remains supported by strong order‑book visibility and a robust pipeline of renewable energy projects, even as near‑term profit recognition is expected to be backloaded.
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Commodities
Possibility of oversupply looms over oil revenue
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's petroleum revenue may drop between RM3bil and RM4bil if crude oil prices were to move towards the range of US$55 to US$60 per barrel.
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Economy
China’s booming cycling economy fuelling sports-related spending
BEIJING: Whether traversing the breezy coastal greenways of Shenzhen, a coastal city in southern China, or "looping" the 100km urban parkway in Chengdu, renowned as a "leisure city", cycling has emerged as a vibrant lifestyle choice, a social gathering hub, and a key driver of China's burgeoning outdoor economy.
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Corporate News
TNB’s FY25 to FY27 net profit estimates raised
PETALING JAYA: Analysts have lifted their earnings forecasts for Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) over a three-year period, as they factor in power purchase agreement (PPA) extensions for three gas-fired plants and lower interest expense.
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Economy
Politburo seeks to reposition Vietnam’s state economy
HANOI: Party general secretary To Lam has signed a Politburo resolution seeking to reposition the state sector as a driving force in Vietnam's next chapter of growth.
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Banking
Financial scams surge ahead of Tet
HANOI: As the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, financial and banking scams in Vietnam are showing a sharp upward trend, prompting banks and law enforcement agencies to issue repeated warnings.
