Kerjaya Prospek Secures Early 2026 Win as Market Momentum Builds

Kerjaya Prospek opens 2026 with a RM201.3m contract, reinforcing earnings visibility, while Capital A’s restructuring progress and selective technical buys signal improving sentiment across Malaysia’s equity landscape.

Kerjaya Prospek Group Berhad starts 2026 on a firm footing after securing its first contract win of the year, valued at RM201.3m, for the construction of two 39-storey residential towers in Damansara Damai, Selangor. Awarded by its related party, Kerjaya Prospek Property, the project represents a solid 10.1% of the group’s FY26 job replenishment target and lifts its outstanding order book to RM4.4bn.

While the win falls within existing assumptions and leaves forecasts unchanged, it is still meaningful. Based on low-teen margins, the contract is estimated to contribute about 1.6% annually to earnings over its 40-month duration, reinforcing income visibility and execution confidence.

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Beyond construction, optimism is also building in aviation. Capital A is approaching a turning point following key funding progress at AirAsia X. With its PN17 exit now in motion, management is shifting focus toward scaling and monetising core subsidiaries, including engineering, logistics, digital platforms, and inflight food services. Coupled with sustained travel demand recovery, this transition underpins expectations of renewed growth momentum.

On the technical front, selective trading opportunities are emerging. MMS Ventures is attempting a sideways breakout, with momentum indicators improving and upside potential if resistance is cleared. Meanwhile, REDtone International shows early signs of a trend reversal, supported by strengthening price action above key support levels.

Taken together, early contract momentum in construction, restructuring-driven recovery in aviation, and improving technical setups point to a cautiously constructive outlook for selected Malaysian equities as 2026 begins.

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