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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
Construction companies poised to sustain growth
PETALING JAYA: The construction sector is set to carry its momentum into 2026, underpinned by steady job flows and large-scale infrastructure and digital projects that are expected to keep order books expanding despite a shifting mix of awards.
Muhibbah’s latest buy to provide earnings support
PETALING JAYA: Engineering and construction group Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd is expected to see near-term earnings support from its latest acquisition, although analysts remain cautious pending the consolidation of the exercise.
Are shareholders being heard at AGMs?
NOW that the 2025 AGM season is behind us, a clear pattern has emerged: no two meetings felt the same, even though they all followed the same script.
New tech leaves other sectors behind
SHANGHAI: Nearly a year after DeepSeek's artificial intelligence (AI) breakthrough rattled global markets, China is entering 2026 with a fresh wave of technological advances that are powering a stock rally, even as its economy remains fragile.
Steady flow of jobs strengthens Kerjaya Prospek’s earnings visibility
PETALING JAYA: Construction outfit Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd remains a preferred pick among construction stocks due to the steady flow of projects, coupled with the potential to clinch an industrial job, with the last one secured in October 2022, says RHB Research.
Press Metal earnings outlook bright thanks to hedging
PETALING JAYA: Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has hedged 40% of its supply of raw materials for this year, while raw material costs are expected to ease due to current subdued trends and rising global supply.
Westports earnings resilient despite softer 1Q26
PETALING JAYA: Westports Holdings Bhd may handle lower container volumes in the first quarter of this year (1Q26), as global port activity is expected to moderate ahead of Chinese New Year.
Asset enhancements set to bolster KIP-REIT
PETALING JAYA: KIP Real Estate Investment Trust's (KIP-REIT) ongoing asset enhancement initiative at KIPMall Tampoi in Johor Baru is nearing completion and remains on track for a grand opening next month.
Capital A completes disposal of AirAsia aviation units
KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A Bhd said it has completed the disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) as part of its previously announced restructuring proposals.
