Works minister says SST expansion will have minimal impact on house prices
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the expansion of the sales and service tax (SST) will have a limited impact on house prices.
Construction outlook brighter in 2H with roll-out of big-ticket projects, SST impact minimal—CIMB Securities
The construction sector is expected to see its earnings growth remaining on an upward trajectory in the second quarter, while the order book environment is set to further improve heading into the second half of 2025, with the gradual roll-out of major public infrastructure projects.
Malaysia’s data centre project pipeline unaffected by alleged Nvidia chip breach, says MIDF
The pipeline of data centre projects in Malaysia is unlikely to be impacted by recent reports alleging that Chinese firms are using servers equipped with Nvidia chips to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, said MIDF Research.
Construction sector to keep upward momentum in 2Q earnings, says CIMB Securities
Earnings in the construction sector are expected to remain on an upward quarter-on-quarter trajectory in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q2025), supported by increased construction site activities following 1Q2025 festive breaks, according to CIMB Securities.
Guocoland faces RM5.5 mil impact after arbitration loss to contractor
Guocoland (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:GUOCO) said the group faces a net financial impact of RM5.54 million following an arbitration ruling against its wholly owned subsidiary over a disputed project termination.
Bandar Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur shop sold for RM7.3m | DONE DEAL
Noteworthy:
- Freehold
- Built-up size: 5,005 sq ft
- Land size: 1,836 sq ft
- 6 bathrooms
- Nearby amenities: Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Bukit Jalil Recreational Park, International Medical University, Asia Pacific University, IMU Healthcare
- Accessibility: KESAS, MEX, MMR2, Jalan Jalil Utama 2
When: January 2025
International Green Build Conference 2025 will see largest participation of 800
The International Green Build Conference (IGBC) 2025 will see over 800 participants from various government sectors, industry players, academics, and representatives from more than 25 local authorities. This will be the largest IGBC held since the event’s inception in 2019.
Commercial land transactions rising, with JB emerging stronger—Napic
The tension between the great powers, China and the US, has caused some jitters in the global market, but it has also inadvertently benefitted some countries in Southeast Asia, as multinational companies flee from the two contending countries to seek more stable land sets as their new business centres in the region.
Penang extends 5% discount for overhang units to all buyers—CM
The Penang State Executive Council on Wednesday agreed to extend the 5% discount for the purchase of overhang properties in the state to all buyers.
Gamuda to see strong 3Q earnings on better progress of projects—RHB
RHB Investment Bank estimated Gamuda Bhd's (KL:GAMUDA) core net profit could rise to between RM230 million and RM250 million for the third quarter ended April 30, 2025 (3QFY2025), the research house said in an earnings preview note.
