MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026

Franklin Sports Signs World No. 1 Pickleball Player Anna Leigh Waters

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Franklin Sports, a Massachusetts-based sporting goods brand, has signed pickleball’s number one player, Anna Leigh Waters, to a long-term agreement, further elevating the brand’s presence in the global pickleball landscape.

Maybank IB Positive On REITS, Earnings Growth Forecast At 9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained a positive stance on the Malaysia real estate investment trust (REIT) sector into 2026, supported by resilient fundamentals, a stable rate environment and tourism-led demand recovery.

Utilities Sector Set To Benefit From Malaysia’s Data Centre Expansion -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The utilities sector remains a key beneficiary of Malaysia’s accelerating data centre roll-out, underpinned by resilient electricity demand growth and long-term recurring income streams.

Consumer Sector To Benefit From SSPA Pay Rises, SARA 2.0 Support – HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer sector is poised to gain from higher disposable income following phase 2 of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustments and the ongoing implementation of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said.

CGS International Upbeat On Malaysia's Economy, Sets KLCI End-2026 Target At 1,810

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The outlook for Malaysia's economy remains positive for this year,  as such, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has set an end-2026 KLCI target of 1,810, supported by a strengthening ringgit and encouraging policy impacts.

Malaysia Property Demand Remains Resilient Amid SST, Subsidy Changes -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Demand for property in Malaysia has remained robust despite the introduction of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and targeted fuel subsidy measures, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Steady At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) --Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed in the positive territory at mid-afternoon, with the broader market maintaining its high note as risk appetite picked up.

Domestic Demand, E-Commerce Boom Drive Malaysia’s Logistics Sector – Kenanga Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s logistics sector continues to fare better, supported by resilient domestic demand and e-commerce activity, despite a moderation in overall trade growth, according to Kenanga Research. 

Contract Flow In Construction Sector To Remain Steady This Year – RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is expected to see steady contract flow in 2026, the first year of the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026–2030), which allocates RM81 billion for development projects, slightly up from RM80 billion in 2025.

CPO Futures End Lower On Soft Demand Outlook

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed easier on the first trading day of 2026, weighed down by concerns over weak demand in the coming weeks.

Net Interest Margins Of Banks To Recover In 2H 2026, Given Stable OPR Of 2.75 Pct - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Banks’ net interest margin (NIM) is anticipated to recover in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), assuming the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) remains stable at 2.75 per cent throughout the year, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).