Healthier outlook seen for construction industry


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian construction industry is poised for improved earnings in the second half of 2022, given the gradual return of foreign workers and the recent easing in base metal prices.

Kenanga Research, which is reiterating an “overweight” call on the sector, believes the worst is over.

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