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Corporate News
MSMEs still resilient despite weaker sentiment index
The operational outlook among Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will remain resilient over the next six to 12 months, despite a weaker SME Sentiment Index reading for the first half of 2026 (1H26).
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Corporate News
HexTech, Widad pull plug on RM31mil land deal
A proposed 10.4-acre land sale in Negri Sembilan worth RM31.3mil between Hextar Technologies Solutions Bhd (HexTech) and Widad Group Bhd has collapsed after nearly two years of negotiations.
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Corporate News
AI-ready DC marks MRCB diversification move
Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) is diversifying into the digital infrastructure sector through a collaboration to develop a RM2.1bil state-of-the-art, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre (DC) facility in Bukit Jalil.
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Corporate News
Vantris to exit PN17 status tomorrow
Vantris Energy Bhd, formerly known as Sapura Energy Bhd, is set to be uplifted from its classification as a Practice Note 17 (PN17) company effective Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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Corporate News
Scanwolf wins RM75mil apartment job
Scanwolf Corp Bhd has secured a contract from Hallson Construction Sdn Bhd for pilling and substructure works for a serviced apartment project at Jalan Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, worth RM75mil.
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Corporate News
Beshom in RM86mil Klang land disposal
Beshom Holdings Bhd is disposing of three plots of freehold industrial land measuring approximately 14.58 acres in Klang, Selangor, to JT Development Sdn Bhd for RM85.8mil.
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Corporate News
UEM Sunrise gets investor for Aussie project
UEM Sunrise Bhd has secured an investor for its AU$315.4mil (RM903.3mil) build-to-rent (BTR) project in Collingwood, Melbourne via its wholly-owned subsidiary, UEM Sunrise (Collingwood Development) Pty Ltd.
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Corporate News
Greentec in metal recovery business tie-up
Greentronics Technology Bhd (Greentec) has entered into a joint venture agreement (JVA) with Hong Kong-based Achelous Pure Metal Co Ltd (Achelous HK) and its 60%-owned subsidiary Achelous Greentech Sdn Bhd to undertake the business of metal recovery.
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Banking
CIMB Islamic Bank bags two accolades
CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd has strengthened its position as a leading regional Islamic financial institution, securing two prestigious accolades at the 2026 The Banker Islamic Banking Awards, namely the Islamic Bank of the Year – Asia and Most Innovative Murabaha.
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Corporate News
Elsa shares close higher on ACE Market debut
Elsa Bhd delivered a firm debut on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market, wrapping up its first trading day almost 20% above its initial public offering (IPO) price.
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Corporate News
EV insurance remains profitable for Allianz
The electric vehicle (EV) insurance segment remains profitable for Allianz Malaysia Bhd, with premium increases expected to remain manageable despite challenges seen in more mature EV markets overseas.
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Markets
Equities to rebound in 2H26 over peace deal
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Research (Affin Hwang IB) expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H26), supported by a potential US-Iran peace deal.
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Corporate News
Rest N Go eyes larger footprint
RNG Tech Bhd plans to strengthen its presence in the domestic market by making its self-service massage chairs more accessible in even more locations.
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Corporate News
Tough streaming battle for Astro
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's outlook remains challenging as it continues to face significant structural challenges as consumers increasingly shift to streaming platforms and short-form video content, putting sustained pressure on the pay-television operator's subscriber base, revenue and earnings.
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Corporate News
LAC Med unit bags RM79mil hospital job
LAC Med Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, LAC Medical Supplies Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM78.9mil contract to supply and deliver reagents and related items for chemistry tests to public hospitals in Kedah.
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Economy
Malaysia’s total trade hits RM3.1 trillion last year
Malaysia's total trade expanded to RM3.1 trillion last year, comprising RM1.6 trillion in exports and RM1.5 trillion in imports, with Penang continuing to lead the export performance, according to the Statistics Department.
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Corporate News
Sime Darby dethrones Maybank in Fortune ranking
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has lost its crown as Malaysia's top revenue earner, with Sime Darby Bhd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) charging ahead in Fortune's latest South-East Asia 500 ranking.
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Corporate News
Maybank to remain strong in Indonesia despite lower 1Q26 ROE
Malayan Banking Bhd's (Maybank) operations in Indonesia remain a central pillar of its Asean strategy, despite being its lowest-returning market with an annualised return on equity (ROE) of 3.94% in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), compared with the group's 11.2% ROE.
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Corporate News
MARC gears up for DC bond shift
Malaysia's data centre (DC) industry is currently financed by banks, but as the sector matures, it is expected to increasingly turn to the debt capital market to raise funds via bonds and sukuk.
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Plantations
El Nino risk for planters
The plantation sector could face renewed weather-related risks over the next year as the return of El Nino threatens agricultural production across South-East Asia, even as concerns over fertiliser supply disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict begin to ease.
