Construction poised for measured expansion
PETALING JAYA: The construction sector is expected to maintain a positive trajectory for the remainder of 2026, although growth is likely to be more measured and selective than the strong expansion seen in recent years.
Construction sector resilient amid global risks
The domestic construction sector should be able to weather the impact from the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, says UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research.
Construction sector poised for steady year
The construction sector is expected to see a steadier trajectory in 2026, underpinned by resilient contract flows and a potential pickup in activity in the second half of the year (2H26), according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.
Cost pressures mount for construction
Construction firms in Malaysia are bracing for lingering cost pressures as the fallout from the US-Iran conflict continues to ripple through global energy and materials markets.
Data centres still a primary growth engine
The construction sector is poised for steady expansion into 2026, supported by resilient private investment and a deepening infrastructure pipeline, even as geopolitical tensions and cost pressures weigh on margins.
