Category Archives: Corporate Highlights

Malaysia’s property market in H1 2023 recorded RM85.37 billion in transactions, with residential properties dominating, accounting for over 60% of volume and nearly 53% of value. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan expressed cautious optimism for H2 2023, citing government initiatives and economic growth.

Bank Negara Malaysia has decided to keep its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% in line with market expectations, aiming to support the economy and align with inflation and growth assessments. BNM relies on domestic factors such as robust employment opportunities and increased investments to drive economic growth for a striving balanced and resilient economic trajectory.

Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd, has secured a significant RM35 million contract from Sena Letrik (M) Sdn Bhd. The contract encompasses vital piling, earthworks, and substructure work for a forthcoming 31-story medical center located in Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) announced a ban on adding internal walls for new bedrooms in strata-status residential and commercial buildings effective from August 1st.

Malaysia has secured investments worth RM76bil involving data centres between 2021 and March 2023

Over 700 representatives from local and international companies attended the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) request for information (RFI) briefing on July 27.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the “Madani Economy: Empowering the People,” outlining the country’s economic direction with seven benchmarks to achieve in coming 10 years.

Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely will invest US$10 billion (RM45.4 billion) to turn Tanjung Malim, Perak, into the region’s largest auto city.

The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project is set to resume.

With BNM staying its course, economists peg OPR at 3% till year-end