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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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Analysts have maintained their ‘Overweight’ calls on the banking sector, citing resilient earnings, loan growth and attractive dividend yields despite ongoing margin pressures.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained an "Overweight" call on Malaysia’s healthcare sector premised on its defensive nature and resilient demand.
By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.
