Corporate News

Samaiden poised for sustained growth on solid pipeline

Samaiden Group Bhd will likely sustain strong earnings momentum over the next few years, supported by a sizeable project pipeline and growing recurring income from its renewable assets.

Corporate News

Minor impact on Public Bank with HK takeover

The market views Public Bank Bhd's proposed takeover of the bank's Hong Kong-listed subsidiary, Public Financial Holdings Ltd (PFHL), as largely neutral with minimal impact to the business.

Corporate News

Southern Score eyes growth as DC orders rise

Earnings visibility and a growing data centre (DC) order book continue to underpin construction outfit Southern Score Builders Bhd's outlook, while a potential re-rating may happen should the company's stock listing be transferred to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia next year.

Commodities

Crude tops US$101 as US-Iran war escalates

Brent oil topped US$101 a barrel for the first time since July, as escalating attacks across the Middle East heightened concerns about further disruptions to energy flows out of the crude-rich region.

Economy

Thai-S. Korea copyright ties on AI, piracy deepen

Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has held bilateral talks with four major South Korean organisations involved in copyright policy, protection and rights management as part of broader efforts to strengthen cooperation, improve copyright protection and create more income opportunities for Thai creators.

Corporate News

QES purchase of S’pore units to bolster expansion

QES Group Bhd's acquisition of two industrial office units in Singapore is expected to support the group's expansion while easing space constraints, according to Apex Securities Research.

Corporate News

Paramount banks on RM1.6bil launches to lift sales

Paramount Corp Bhd is relying on a RM1.6bil second-half launch push to salvage its full-year property sales target, following a quiet first half of financial year 2026 (1H26) focused on profit margins over volume.

Economy

Tech sector’s earnings upcycle set to extend into 2H

The technology sector's upward earnings momentum is expected to continue into the second half, backed by healthy backlogs, high loadings, steady project execution and accelerating billings amid the industry upcycle.

Corporate News

Swift Energy backed by RM173mil order book

Swift Energy Technology Bhd's earnings are expected to be supported by its healthy order book, ongoing expansion and an improving industry outlook, according to TA Research.

Construction

DC boom draws more contractors into race

Competition among contractors for Malaysia's lucrative data centre (DC) construction projects is putting some pressure on margins, but the strong project pipeline means established players should continue to maintain pricing power.

Corporate News

AWC to benefit from dual data centre exposure

AWC Bhd has two distinct revenue streams that are tied to the same structural trend – data centres (DCs).

Corporate News

Scientex FY26 earnings rise to RM620.17mil

Scientex Bhd has ended its financial year on July 31, 2026 (FY26) with a higher bottomline, underpinned by improved contribution from both its packaging and property divisions.

Retail

Input cost surge squeezes FMCG and F&B margins

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers in Malaysia are facing renewed margin pressure as key input costs reaccelerated in August 2026, according to MBSB Research.

Economy

Striking a balance

Economists are looking for Budget 2027 to strike a delicate balance between supporting economic growth and continuing Malaysia's fiscal consolidation, although they acknowledge that the numbers are tightening.

Retail

Retail sales momentum expected to pick up in 3Q

Retailers are expecting sales to pick up in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (3Q26), with growth projected at 4.7% for the quarter, according to independent research firm Retail Group Malaysia (RGM).

Corporate News

Mikro MSC to acquire firm for RM30mil

Mikro MSC Bhd is proposing to acquire cable and security system wholesale firm Broadguard Sdn Bhd from Sie Chee Din and Wong Meng Jie for RM30mil.

Corporate News

EI Power plans RM17.2mil Selangor buy

EI Power Bhd is proposing to acquire a piece of freehold land in Shah Alam, Selangor, measuring 1,495.09 sq m, together with a two-and-a-half storey semi-detached factory erected thereon, from Elitesoft Asia Sdn Bhd for RM17.2mil.

Corporate News

LFE bags three contracts worth RM23.87mil

LFE Corp Bhd has secured three contracts totalling RM23.87mil from Pembinaan Bina Bumi Sdn Bhd for a redevelopment project in Ara Damansara, Selangor.

Corporate News

Wan Zakariah redesignated as AZRB chairman

Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (AZRB) has redesignated its executive vice-chairman Datuk Seri Wan Zakariah Wan Muda to the position of chairman.

Corporate News

Hubline unit linked to fatal chopper crash

Hubline Bhd confirms that its unit Layang Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd (LLA) operated the helicopter involved in the fatal accident at the Long Lellang Short Take-Off and Landing Airport (STOLport) in Sarawak on Sept 8.