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Advancecon wins RM82mil earthworks job in Johor
PETALING JAYA: Advancecon Holdings Bhd has secured a RM82.09mil contract that strengthens its order book and earnings visibility, as the civil engineering specialist deepens its footprint in Johor’s fast-growing industrial […]
Johor Port handles up to 1,800 trucks daily in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Port Bhd said it handled up to 1,800 truck movements a day in 2025, its highest-ever level of landside traffic, while maintaining smooth operations and minimal congestion, […]
Banking stocks lift FBM KLCI to intraday high, ringgit extends gains
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rallied to an intraday high on Tuesday, extending gains for a fifth straight session as banking stocks surged and the ringgit continued to strengthen. Read […]
Malaysia IPO market tops Southeast Asia by volume in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market topped Southeast Asia by volume, with 59 IPOs raising US$1.4 billion (2024: 55 IPOs raising US$1.6 billion), mainly through the ACE Market […]
Policy certainty, reforms and current external factors are working for ringgit, says BNM Governor
KUALA LUMPUR: Policy certainty, ongoing government reforms and supportive external factors have contributed to the ringgit’s steady appreciation to levels last seen in 2018, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor […]
Matrade steps up export drive in 2026 after record trade year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade outlook for 2026 remains positive, underpinned by resilient domestic demand and stronger tourism momentum following a record RM3.06 trillion trade performance in 2025. Read full story […]
Indonesian president’s nephew appointed to central bank, raising independence concerns
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s parliament on Tuesday appointed President Prabowo Subianto’s nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, as a deputy governor of the central bank, in spite of some concerns his installation will undermine the […]
Malaysia’s real estate market remains attractive to foreign investors even with stronger ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s real estate market continues to receive demand from foreign investors in 2026 even with the stronger ringgit, underpinned by affordable property prices within the Southeast Asia region. […]
Gold climbs, silver jumps 8% to near record highs on safe-haven demand
GOLD rose on Tuesday as geopolitical uncertainty underpinned safe-haven demand, while silver surged 8% to hover near all-time highs. Read full story Date: 27 January, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
MR DIY outperforms southeast Asia peers
MALAYSIAN retailer MR DIY Group M. Bhd., Southeast Asia’s top-performing stock this month, is drawing further bullish bets as analysts anticipate upside from the country’s improving consumption outlook. Read full […]