WCT Holdings Accepts RM926.2 Mln Construction Contract In Abu Dhabi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary has accepted a RM926.20 million construction sub-contract in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, through a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Construction General Contracting House Ltd (CGCH).

MRCB Shares Rise In Early Trade On LRT3 Spillover Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Shares of Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) rose in early trade today on potential spillover effects from the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, including transit-oriented development opportunities along the rail line.

Agrobank Remains Optimistic About Agri-food Sector's Resilience Amid Global Challenges

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 (Bernama) -- Agrobank remains optimistic about the resilience of the country's agri-food sector despite economic uncertainty and global supply chain disruptions.

Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

JS-SEZ Master Plan Launch Strategically Coordinated To Strengthen Investors' Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan needs to be strategically coordinated to ensure policy alignment and a smooth implementation, while reinforcing investor confidence.

Elsa Unit Secures Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Inspection Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Elsa Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Elsa Energy Sdn Bhd has accepted letters of award from a major exploration and production company to provide autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) subsea structure inspection services for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Govt Committed To JS-SEZ, Achieves RM76.98 Bln In Approved Investments In 2025 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The federal government remains committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a national economic agenda that positions Johor as a new growth driver for the country.

HSBC Sees 10 Pct Upside For FBM KLCI By Year-end

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth has set a year-end target of 1,850 points for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), implying about 10 per cent upside from current levels.

Vertiv Expects Johor Plant To Reach Technical Capacity By 3Q 2027

JOHOR BAHRU, July 1 (Bernama) -- US-based digital infrastructure company Vertiv Group expects its Johor manufacturing facility to gradually ramp up production, with about 15 to 20 per cent of its production lines currently in operation.

PAAB Launches Malaysia's First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework Featuring Blue Finance, Advancing Water Security

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB), a wholly owned company of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), today launched its Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, marking three national milestones.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Johor Polls To Have Limited Impact On Property Market: Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) --  The Johor election, expected to be held on July 11, 2026, is unlikely to affect the state's property market, although home sales may temporarily slow in the weeks leading up to polling day, according to international real estate technology group Juwai IQI.