BNM likely to stand pat on policy rate after July’s surprise, economists say
BNM will maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75% at its second-last meeting of the year, according to 22 of 24 economists polled by Bloomberg.
BNM will maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75% at its second-last meeting of the year, according to 22 of 24 economists polled by Bloomberg.
Inta Bina Group Bhd (KL:INTA) clinched a RM67.79 million contract on Thursday to undertake the construction of houses in Cyberjaya.
KLCCP Stapled Group (KL:KLCC) said its second quarter net profit rose 4.9% to RM200.45 million from RM191.06 million a year earlier, supported by higher contributions from the retail and hotel segments.
The Malaysian Bar has urged the government to defer the second reading of the Urban Renewal Bill 2025 (URA Bill), joining a growing chorus of critics warning that the proposed law could undermine homeowners’ rights and displace vulnerable communities.
Paramount Corp Bhd (KL:PARAMON) is accelerating its land replenishment drive with plans to secure land with gross development value (GDV) potential of up to RM6 billion by year end, as the property developer seeks to sustain its pipeline while keeping to its core markets in the Klang Valley, Penang and Kedah
Eastern & Oriental Bhd (KL:E&O) is pitching its Andaman Island as the site of the proposed RM10 billion Penang International Financial Centre.
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA) said it is eyeing new land acquisitions to bolster its property development pipeline, while also exploring opportunities in industrial park projects.
A coalition of more than 80 residents associations in Klang Valley is rejecting the Urban Renewal Act 2025 and calling on the government to withdraw the legislation.
Engineering and construction outfit George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:GKENT) slipped into the red in the first financial quarter ended June 30, 2025 (1QFY2026), with a net loss of RM8.10 million compared with a net profit of RM236,000 a year ago.
Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis REIT) (KL:AXREIT) has completed its maiden issuance of RM300 million senior Islamic medium-term notes under its RM3 billion sukuk programme.