Malaysia's Power Infra Sector Remains Constructive Into 1h 2026 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) remains constructive on Malaysia’s power infrastructure sector into the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), driven by strong order flows from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), data centres and solar. 

Johor To Focus On Deepening ByteDance’s Long-term Commitment -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Johor continues to focus on strengthening ByteDance’s long-term commitment to the state, in line with the global artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology company’s large-scale data centre investment in Malaysia, which exceeds RM29.5 billion. 

Renewable Energy Sector Eyes Busy 1Q 2026 On Potential LSS6 Projects - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) to usher in a busy period for the renewable energy sector, potentially marked by the rollout of solar bids under the Large-Scale Solar (LSS) 6 programme.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

Ringgit Asia’s Best-performing Currency This Year, On Track To Strengthen Further In 2026 – Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.

CIMB Sees 68 Pct Earnings Surge For Building Materials In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd projects Malaysia’s building materials sector’s core earnings will rise to 68 per cent in 2026, up sharply from a forecasted 15 per cent in 2025, before moderating to 16 per cent in 2027.

Gemas-Johor Bahru Double-tracking Project Proves Capability Of Local Workforce

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The 192-kilometre Gemas-Johor Bahru electrified double-tracking project, inaugurated today, marks a major achievement that demonstrates the ability of local engineers and workers to build world-class infrastructure.

Gamuda Reports Five Pct Earnings Rise In 1Q On Stronger Domestic Performance, Declares Five Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd posted a five per cent rise in its earnings to RM215 million from last year’s RM205 million for the first quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026), primarily driven by robust contributions from domestic construction projects.

MBSB: VMY 2026 And AI To Boost Malaysia’s Economy, Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd expects Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) to be a key driver of Malaysia’s economy and equities market next year, with related sectors poised to benefit.

Malaysia's Tech Sector Rides AI, Data Centre Wave This Year And Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector continued its strong momentum in 2025, powered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a boom in data centre investments, amid intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China.

IOI Properties Launches Banting Industrial Park With Estimated GDV RM1.8 Bln

‎KUALA LANGAT, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) today launched its 130.31-hectare (322-acre) IOI Industrial Park @ Banting, signifying its progress to advance its industrial segment strategy.

DayOne Secures Up To 1 Bln Euros Financing For Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-headquartered data centre developer and operator, has secured a mezzanine financing facility of 500 million euros, expandable up to one billion euros upon mutual agreement. (1 Euro = RM4.78)