Life Water To Acquire 90 Pct Stake In Hung Tai Group For RM46.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah-based beverage manufacturer Life Water Bhd has entered into a share sale agreement (SSA) to acquire a 90 per cent equity interest in the Hung Tai Group for RM46.8 million.

Tafi's Unit Secures RM135 Mln Construction Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) – TAFI Industries Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, TAFI Home & Office Sdn Bhd has accepted a letter of award from Armani KPF2 Development Sdn Bhd involving works on a mixed commercial development in Setia Alam, Selangor.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks after profit-taking weighed on the market in the early morning session.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Range-Bound Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade within a narrow range next week as investors monitor developments in West Asia and their potential impact on global markets.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Band Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow band next week as investors navigate a packed calendar ahead of key economic data releases amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Advancecon Unit Secures RM121.66 Mln Data Centre ORS Project In Port Dickson

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Advancecon Holding Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd (AISB), has secured a sub-contract for an off-river storage (ORS) facility for a data centre in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, for RM121.66 million.

EV Adoption To Rise On Affordable Models, Better Charging Infrastructure -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The electrification trend in the automotive sector is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by more affordable electric vehicle (EV) models and expanding charging infrastructure, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Infomina Secures RM21.12 Million JPJ Contract For ICT Infrastructure Support Services

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Infomina Bhd secured a RM21.12 million information and communications technology (ICT) maintenance and technical support services contract from the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

HLIB Raises 2026, 2027 Average CPO Price Forecast To RM4,450, RM4,300 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 average crude palm oil (CPO) price assumptions by RM100 per tonne to RM4,450 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne.

Opex Savings To Drive CelcomDigi's Earnings Growth In FY2027 - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Stronger realisation of operating expenditure (opex) savings is expected to drive CelcomDigi Bhd's earnings growth of 18.4 per cent in the financial year ending 2027 (FY2027), as integration synergies gain momentum after the completion of its information technology (IT) platform upgrade.

Bursa Malaysia Poised To Extend Uptrend, Eyes 1,700 Level Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to extend its recovery next week and test the psychological 1,700-point level, underpinned by Friday's strong rebound and continued buying from local institutional investors.