Maybank IB: Construction, Healthcare, O&G Among 2Q25 Bright Spots

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- While most sectors are expected to deliver flattish earnings in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said it anticipates positive momentum in the construction, healthcare, property, oil and gas (O&G), and utilities sectors.

Rate Cut To Spur Moderate Demand In Property Sector, Say Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue to be robust, analysts say.

MBSB IB Remains Bullish On Property Sector Amid OPR Cut, Johor Catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) remains sanguine on the property sector, given the healthy buying interest in the second half of 2025, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System continuing to be catalysts to the sector.

OPR Cut Boosts Buyers' Confidence - PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) --  Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) recent overnight policy rate (OPR) cut could create a more favourable lending environment and reinforce confidence for property buyers, according to PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Range-Bound, Macro Data In Focus

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways next week, with the index’s bullish momentum likely dependent on key macroeconomic data from China and the United States (US).

FBM KLCI Opens Slightly Higher, Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened slightly higher but retreated thereafter on Friday, amid a mixed regional market trend coupled with a lack of fresh catalysts, said an analyst.

Vista Explores Southeast Asia’s Ultra-Luxury Boom At Exclusive Singapore Panel

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Vista, the parent company of VistaJet and XO, has hosted a panel discussion in Singapore to explore shifting lifestyle and investment trends among Southeast Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs).

Fitch Keeps 'Neutral' Outlook On Malaysia's Banking Sector, Revises Outlooks For Some Asian Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has maintained its “neutral” outlook on Malaysia’s banking sector for 2025 while adjusting the outlooks for several Asia-Pacific countries amid trade war exposures.

Malaysia’s Property Sector Sets To Remain Bullish, Driven By Buying Interest – MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd remains bullish on Malaysia’s property sector this year with buying interest expected to stay healthy.

SST: Property Sector To Be Cushioned By Demand For Industrial Properties -- RHB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the revised sales and service tax (SST) on the property sector can be cushioned by the “healthy” demand for industrial properties, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

IOIPG's Acquisition Of Scottsdale Properties A Strategic, Value-accretive Move - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) proposed acquisition of Scottsdale Properties Pte Ltd is viewed as a strategic and value-accretive move, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said. 

MTD Properties Unveils Next-Gen Townships In Kajang, Malacca Worth RM1 Bln GDV

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- MTD Properties Sdn Bhd has announced RM1 billion gross development value (GDV) investment for next-generation (next-gen) townships in Kajang, Selangor and Malacca, designed with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and quality.