CIMB Securities: Water Tariff Revision Opens Path For Investment, Private Funding Still Needed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s water sector still requires alternative funding schemes involving the private sector to reduce the federal government’s financial burden despite the ongoing review of water tariffs in selected states.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Sharply Higher As 13MP, US Tariff Cut Woo Bargain Hunting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bargain hunting pushed Bursa Malaysia to end the week higher as investors cheered the United States (US) tariff reduction on all Malaysian products entering the country, coupled with positive market sentiment following the announcement of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Construction Shares Up In Early Trade, Boosted By Major Projects Under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Construction-related stocks on Bursa Malaysia increased in early trade today, boosted by projects planned by the government under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

RM430 Bln Under 13MP To Boost Malaysia’s Construction, Infrastructure Sectors - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sectors are set to benefit significantly from the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which allocates RM430 billion for development expenditure (DE) from 2026 to 2030, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a higher note as bargain hunting continued following the heavy sell-off earlier this week, an analyst said. 

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Buoyed By Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, driven by consistent buying activities in selected heavyweights, led by the construction, industrial products and services, and financial services counters.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Positive Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight positive performance, boosted by improved economic data and quarterly earnings reports that exceeded consensus expectations.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Day's Low, FBM KLCI Down 0.79 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday low today due to persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by the financial services and construction sectors. 

Construction Sector To See Data Centre Contracts Award Upswing In 2H -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is forecast to see a data centre (DC) award cycle in the second half of the year, driven by multiple contract decisions on tenders submitted in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

CIMB Sees SPAN Water Shift Boosting Contractors, Pipe Firms

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects spillover opportunities for contractors and pipe suppliers if the National Water Services Commission's (SPAN) call for the data centre industry to shift towards alternative water resources is implemented.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, weighed down by mild selling activities in selected heavyweights, particularly in utilities and financial counters, in line with the weaker performance of regional markets, an analyst said.

Gamuda Awards Hitachi Rail Contract For CBTC System, SCADA Solutions In Taiwan MRT Project

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd, the main contractor for the New Taipei City government’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems (NTCG DORTS), has awarded Hitachi Rail a contract to deliver its Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system.