Economy

Australia bets bigger on Malaysia’s growth story 

PETALING JAYA: Economic ties between Australia and Malaysia have grown from strength to strength across trade and investment, education, technology, defence, food security, energy transition and the digital economy, among others.

Advertising & Media

GO Communications celebrates landmark win at industry awards

KUALA LUMPUR: As the excitement intensified leading up to the Fifa World Cup finals, another kind of anticipation was unfolding closer to home in the ballroom of the Le Meridien in Petaling Jaya.

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Whither the stock market?

As market speculation over Malaysia's next general election gradually builds, investors are beginning to once again assess whether the country's stock market could be ripe for a pre-election rally.

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Infomina forecast to benefit from sizeable tender pipeline

PETALING JAYA: Infomina Bhd's trajectory looks positive moving forward, backed by an improved earnings visibility and a sizeable tender pipeline.

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IJM’s automation drive strengthens prospects 

PETALING JAYA: IJM Corp Bhd's investment in one of South-East Asia's largest automated spun pile plants is expected to enhance its competitiveness, lower production costs and strengthen its ability to secure large infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and data centre (DC) projects.

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Steady FY26 earnings growth for Pavilion-REIT

PETALING JAYA: Mall operator Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion-REIT), which released second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q26) results that met expectations, is expecting to regain occupancy rates of at least 95% by year-end following an asset enhancement exercise of space vacated by Parkson Elite department store.

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KIP-REIT to ride on rental renewals

PETALING JAYA: Analysts have raised their financial year ending June 30, 2027 (FY27) and FY28 earnings forecasts for KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP-REIT) by 5.4% and 5% to reflect the stronger-than-expected performance of the retail portfolio.

Property

DC boom reshapes property market

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's rapid rise as a regional data centre (DC) hub is transforming the country's property market, fueling demand for industrial land, accelerating infrastructure development and driving greater investment in logistics, utilities and other supporting real estate assets.

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Higher investment vital for MCMC expansion

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia's digital economy becomes increasingly interconnected, regulating the communications sector has become a far more complex and resource-intensive task, requiring the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to expand its capabilities well beyond its original mandate.

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Optimistic outlook for Kerjaya Prospek

PETALING JAYA: Analysts remain positive on Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd despite its latest contract carrying thinner-than-usual margins, saying that the construction group's maiden mechanical and electrical (M&E) project for a data centre could pave the way for a larger presence in one of Malaysia's fastest-growing construction segments.

Corporate News

Higher prices to bolster Gas Malaysia profit

PETALING JAYA: Gas Malaysia Bhd is expected to see a 16% earnings uplift in the financial year 2027 (FY27), driven by higher gas prices linked to 2026's crude oil spikes and a rebound in volume, says RHB Research.

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Skydecks: More than just a million-dollar view

Hundreds of visitors queue beneath the PETRONAS Twin Towers each morning, waiting for their allotted time to cross the iconic Skybridge. Every 15 minutes, another 42 people are admitted, before the next group follows. By day's end, more than 2,000 visitors could have passed through one of Malaysia's most recognisable buildings.

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Keeping housing construction costs on track

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to send ripples through global energy markets.

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What old homes got right 

Malaysian real estate developers and contractors once built homes designed to beat the heat without air conditioning, an approach that deserves a second look.

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Moving away from PPPs

The government's award of a contract to develop and operate the road charge and vehicle entry permit (VEP) system at the Malaysia-Singapore border is yet another example of how Malaysia's approach to public-private partnerships (PPP) differs from that of countries like Singapore.

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The bigger catch: Lessons from eFishery

The renewed attention on Retirement Fund (Inc) or KWAP's investment in Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery is understandable.

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ASIA’S AI INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

With geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions continuing to cloud the global investment landscape, investors are increasingly concerned about where to position their portfolios for long-term growth.

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Millionaires’ playground goes tech

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Navigating current market dynamics

Investors should focus on quality assets, take a selective approach to risk and stay invested in long-term structural growth themes as global markets navigate higher interest rates, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven investment and persistent geopolitical uncertainty in the second half of 2026 (2H26).

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AI turns to green bonds

Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure developers are increasingly turning to green bonds and sustainability-linked loans to fund the next wave of AI data centres (DCs), as the industry seeks to balance surging computing demand with growing environmental scrutiny.