PETALING JAYA: Cement prices are expected to go up by the end of the year, following early signs of recovery that have come about as a result of the acquisition of Lafarge Malaysia Bhd by YTL Cement Bhd.
Demand for cement is also seen to be picking up in the fourth quarter, as mega-infrastructure projects such as LRT3 and the East Coast Rail Link which have been approved are ready to start work.
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