Banking and Finance
Hong Leong and AmBank maintain strong growth prospects
HL Bank and ABMB maintain BUY ratings, with strong loan growth, dividend yields, and defensive positioning despite sector challenges.
Category: Money and Investment
Property and Construction
Australia’s Property Boom Faces Sharp Downturn Amid Tax Changes
Australia’s property boom falters as tax changes drive price falls, rents rise, and analysts warn affordability gains may be short-lived.
Ringgit
Ringgit Seen Trading Steady Amid US Data Releases
Ringgit expected to trade 4.07–4.09 next week, guided by US data releases and Fed outlook, with mixed performance regionally.
SME
Improving SME Financing Access Seen as Crucial to Sustaining Growth Momentum
Efforts to improve financing for SMEs are crucial for economic growth and resilience in Malaysia.
Money and Investment
Wise Links with PayNet to Expand DuitNow QR Payments Across Malaysia
Wise's integration with PayNet enhances digital transactions in Malaysia, promoting convenience, efficiency, and financial inclusion.
Development
Sunway Expands Healthcare Footprint with RM453.7m Land Acquisition
Sunway Healthcare's RM453.7 million land acquisition in Iskandar Puteri supports growth in Malaysia's private healthcare sector amid rising demand.
Green Energy
ASEAN Needs Massive Capital Push to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition, Says PM
ASEAN needs increased capital, partnerships, and policy clarity for a successful energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development.
Politics
Cabinet Declassifies Tabung Haji RCI Report, Orders Immediate Investigation
Cabinet declassifies Tabung Haji RCI report, orders immediate probe, pledges accountability, with debate to follow in special Dewan Rakyat session.
Corruption
RM195m Mystery: Court Hears Shocking Loan Claim in Muhyiddin Trial
A managing director's testimony about a RM195 million loan donation to Bersatu complicates Muhyiddin Yassin's court case regarding political funding legality.
Money and Investment
Malaysia Edges Closer to High-Income Status
Malaysia nears high-income threshold, focuses on productivity, skills, and fiscal reforms under OECD survey and 13th Malaysia Plan.
Corruption
Senate Passes Competition Bill to Strengthen Anti-Cartel Enforcement
Senate passes Competition Bill 2026, boosting MyCC powers against cartels and monopolies, with merger control reforms planned under Malaysia Plan.
Money and Investment
Anwar: Felda’s RM10 Billion Losses Due to Mismanagement, Not Settlers
Anwar blames Felda’s RM10 billion losses on mismanagement and political interference, pledges reforms to protect settlers and restore agency’s integrity.
Money and Investment
Budget 2027 to Be Tabled Early October With Focus on People’s Welfare
Budget 2027 will prioritize economic growth, rakyat welfare, and sustainability, addressing current challenges while ensuring fiscal discipline.
Property and Construction
KIP REIT Delivers Record FY26, Eyes Growth with Setapak Central
KIPREIT posts record FY26, strong outlook with Setapak Central acquisition, AEIs, and rental reversions supporting sustained growth and attractive yields.
Bursa Malaysia
KLCI likely to trade cautiously lower today: Analysts
Analysts expect cautious trading in KLCI today due to Wall Street declines, new tariffs, and mixed energy sector performance.
Business News
Anwar hints at releasing Tabung Haji report. Rafizi speaks out
Anwar said he will consult the Chief Secretary to the Government on whether the Tabung Haji report will have to be tabled to the…