BNM keeps key interest rate at 2.75% as widely expected
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 22): Malaysia’s central bank has kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged as expected, taking comfort in a resilient economy with moderate inflation.
Alliance Bank unveils new 24-floor office suite on Jalan Ampang
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 19): Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) on Monday officially launched its new 24-floor office suite, Menara Alliance Bank, located along Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.
AFFIN Bank launches home loans up to 120% to cover renovations
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): AFFIN Bank Bhd has launched AFFIN Home Reno/-i, a comprehensive home renovation financing solution, offering all-in-one financing for both interior and exterior works.
Maybank IB positive on REITs, expects 9% earnings growth in 2026
Maybank IB said while earnings growth is expected to normalise after a strong 2025, income visibility remains high on healthy occupancies, positive rental reversions and prudent balance sheet management.
REIT listings, M&A the highlights of property sector in 2026 — RHB IB
RHB noted that aggregate property sales rose 11.
Malaysia’s construction sector set to gain in 2026 as projects translate into earnings — RHB
The private sector remains a key driver for the non-residential category specifically within data centre (DC) job flows, which grew by 6% to reach RM159.
Bank Pembangunan seals RM97.6m financing facility with Johor-based Coronade Properties
BPMB said the integrated development will be located along Jalan Trus and Jalan Abdullah Ibrahim to enhance connectivity into a more walkable and economically vibrant urban hub in Johor Bahru.
Malaysian REITs’ appeal to take a hit if withholding tax relief lapses—Maybank IB
Under the current year of assessment (YA) 2016-2025 structure, most investors enjoy a 10% final withholding tax, resident corporations face 0%, and non-resident corporations 24%.
World Bank, Ditrolic forge partnership with Johor to develop US$6b renewable energy corridor
Developed as a key component of the JS-SEZ masterplan, the initial phase of SJREC is expected to include up to four gigawatts peak (GWp) of solar capacity and 5.
NCT Group sets up maiden RM1b sukuk programme, Maybank subscribes to RM390m first tranche
NCT Group said the sukuk programme will enhance the group’s funding flexibility for its working capital needs and support its long-term growth strategy, while broadening its access to the domestic debt capital market.
