Malaysian contractors expected to look for jobs in Singapore, says HLIB Research
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): In light of the slowdown in contracts awarded in the local construction scene, Malaysian contractors are expected to bid for more jobs in Singapore, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.
Sarawak is the next place to be for construction, says HLIB Research
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 28): As crude oil markets pulled back, sparking concerns of a federal budget recalibration, construction players who have shifted their focus to East Malaysia may find shelter there as state-funded projects are insulated from the risk of reduction of the federal government spending.
CIMB downgrades Eco World Development, lowers target price to RM1.08
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 14): CIMB IB Research has downgraded Eco World Development Group Bhd to a Hold from an Add previously on its weaker sales target for next year and slower earnings growth on the back of a subdued property market outlook.
M'sian youth prepared to accept wages below reservation income, says Khazanah Research
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 12): Young part-time Malaysian workers and contributing family workers earn below their reservation income, suggesting that they are prepared to accept earnings below their reservation so that they have jobs.
Paramount’s KDU stake divestment a good move, say analyst
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Paramount Corp Bhd’s planned sale of its controlling stake in three KDU education institutions, which may pave the way for the eventual divestment of its entire loss-making tertiary education business, is seen as a “good move” by RHB Research Institute Sdn Bhd analyst Loong Kok Wen.
Govt should promote rent-to-own concept to boost homeownership
KELANA JAYA (Nov 13): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) should take the initiative to work with the private sector to promote the rent-to-own concept or other alternatives to encourage homeownership without over-stretching the finances of individuals instead of increasing affordable housing supply, said Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) executive director Lee Heng Guie.
Airport REIT renews risk to MAHB margins
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): The federal government’s proposed airport real estate investment trust (REIT) may be neutral for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) in the near term.
Budget 2019: A mixed bag, says RHB Research Institute
PETALING JAYA (Nov 2): The Budget 2019 is a mixed bag as far as the housing sector is concerned, said RHB Research Institute senior analyst Loong Kok Wen.
Targeting of house prices should be done at local level, says KRI
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): The country cannot have a “one-size-fits-all” affordable housing policy, said the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) recently.
