Malaysia News: Latest Market and Industry Updates
South-east Asia datacentre expansion slows as power and water limits tighten
After a rapid buildout driven by AI-related demand, south-east Asia’s datacentre sector is facing a more cautious phase as governments weigh energy, water and permitting pressures. Thailand and ...
ECRL begins trial operations ahead of the 12 December passenger service target
As the East Coast Rail Link approaches its commercial launch, ECRL is entering the final stage of operational readiness through a trial operations programme. The programme runs from 7 November to ...
Bank Rakyat assures customers banking operations continue despite temporary access disruption
A temporary access disruption affecting Bank Rakyat’s corporate portal has not disrupted the bank’s core banking operations. Customers’ personal data, banking information and savings remain ...
Tabung Haji lost nearly RM13 billion due to weaknesses in its investment processes
Tabung Haji’s nearly RM13 billion loss was attributed not only to investments that ultimately incurred losses, but also to serious weaknesses in the decision-making process. The findings of the ...
Sime Darby Property expands its role in Selangor’s urban and industrial growth
As Selangor enters its next phase of growth, integrated planning is becoming increasingly important to balance economic opportunities with community needs, connectivity and environmental ...
MITI imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled steel imports from China, Taiwan and Vietnam
Malaysia is tightening trade protections for its domestic steel industry by imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on certain flat-rolled products from China, Taiwan and Vietnam starting ...
SKS Group, MB World acquire hotel and serviced apartment components in Johor for RM50 million
The acquisition of assets above Capital City Mall adds a new mixed-use project in Johor Bahru, as the two property developers divide the hotel and residential components for separate development. ...
Human Resources Ministry continues appeal in NUBE-MCBA dispute
The Ministry of Human Resources is continuing the minister’s appeal in the dispute between the National Union of Bank Employees and the Malaysian Commercial Banks’ Association, seeking a Court ...
BNM takes enforcement action against two foreign exchange service entities in Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia has taken enforcement action against Najmuldin Exchanger and Nusantara Global Network following suspected violations of the Financial Services Act 2013. The action relates to ...
Malaysian palm oil planters face foreign worker shortages
Malaysia’s plantation sector is facing labor pressures as palm oil inventories remain high and plantation operations rely heavily on foreign workers. The labor shortage adds to production risks ...
IOI Corp reshuffles board as Lee Yeow Seng focuses on IOI Properties REIT listing
A leadership change is taking place within the IOI group as its property arm advances its capital markets agenda in Malaysia. Datuk Lee Yeow Seng’s resignation from the IOI Corp board is ...
Malaysia accelerates agricultural modernisation to strengthen food security
Malaysia needs to accelerate the modernisation of its agricultural sector and improve production efficiency as the country faces food supply challenges, weather risks and potential supply chain ...
Unisem posts surge in third-quarter profit, declares interim dividend
A recovery in demand across the semiconductor supply chain helped Unisem (M) Bhd deliver stronger growth in the third quarter ended 30 Sept 2026. In addition to higher sales, the company also ...
Pakatan Harapan makes federal government track record the benchmark for its Melaka election campaign
Ahead of the Melaka state election on 14 Nov, Pakatan Harapan urged voters to assess the coalition's capabilities based on its performance in the federal government. Its case focused on job ...
Malaysia Seeks to Strengthen Cooperation Between Plantation Companies and Oil Palm Smallholders
The productivity gap between plantation companies and independent oil palm smallholders has once again become a focus of policy as the government considers ways to increase yields and incomes for ...
Malaysia urged to investigate funds raised to pay Najib's fine
A fresh call has emerged as attention once again turns to efforts to raise funds to pay the fine imposed on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Tony Pua said the authorities should ...
SKA Capital posts third-quarter profit ahead of ACE Market listing
Ahead of its listing on ACE Market on 11 Nov, SKA Capital Bhd reported third-quarter performance supported by its civil engineering and structural business. The company is also entering the market ...
MARC Ratings downgrades Zetrix AI sukuk to default after RM25 million payment missed
Zetrix AI Bhd’s financial woes are deepening, with the technology company’s RM2 billion sukuk programme downgraded to a default rating after an obligation due on Friday went unpaid. The move ...
Bursa’s top technology stocks fall amid global AI sell-off
Bursa Malaysia’s largest technology stocks lost more than RM4.46 billion in market value on Friday as negative global sentiment toward artificial intelligence-related stocks spread to local ...
Nestcon wins RM161 million construction contract in Gombak
Nestcon Bhd has added to its order book with a new contract to build a 36-storey serviced apartment block in Bandar Baru Ulu Kelang, Gombak. The project, worth RM161 million, will start on 2 Nov ...
Topmix plans to buy RM16 million Subang Jaya land for office and warehouse operations
Topmix Bhd plans to expand its operating assets through a proposed purchase of 1.16 hectares of freehold land in Subang Jaya for RM16 million in cash. The proposal comes as the group has a strong ...
