Iskandar Malaysia SEZ Investment Blueprint Expected To Be Unveiled By Year-End -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government is expected to unveil the Special Economic Zone Investment Blueprint and Master Plan for Iskandar Malaysia by the end of the year, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

In a note today, RHB IB said it was more confident about the near-term prospects of the Iskandar Malaysia property market.

“December should also see the completion of a major cross-border infrastructure network, the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, which should boost market sentiment and investor confidence in the state’s growth prospects.

RHB IB Initiates ‘Buy’ Call For Gas Malaysia On MRP, RGT4 Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has initiated coverage on Gas Malaysia Bhd (GMB) with a 'buy' recommendation and a target price (TP) of RM6.50 on expectations of higher gas prices and growth prospects from its planned Regasification Terminal 4 (RGT4) project.

Indonesia's New Export Entity Expected To Have Limited Economic Impact -- RHB IB

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JAKARTA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s newly established export entity Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) is expected to have only a limited near-term impact on the country’s economy and commodity export market, easing concerns over major changes to strategic commodity exports.

Gold Futures End Higher Tracking COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in gold prices on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ajinomoto Malaysia To Table SCR Proposal For Shareholders' Approval

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd’s (AMB) board of directors has resolved to table the selective capital reduction and repayment (SCR) exercise proposed by controlling shareholder Ajinomoto Co, Inc (Ajico) to disinterested shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for their consideration and approval. 

Analysts Project Malaysia's Exports To Grow Robustly In 2026, Driven By Stronger Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Malaysia’s export growth for 2026 to 21.7 per cent from the previous projection of 15.3 per cent, underpinned by stronger-than-expected year-to-date export performance, with exports expanding by 27.5 per cent.

Malaysia’s Regional Growth Centres To Drive Next Phase Of High-Value Economic Development - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's regional growth centres are well-positioned to drive the next phase of high-value economic development, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

TM's Wholesale Business To Remain Key Growth Driver -- Rhb IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) --  Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) wholesale segment is expected to remain its key growth driver, supported by 5G fibre backhaul, data centre co-location and connectivity services, as well as the commissioning of new sub-sea cables, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

MBSB IB Upgrades GDP Forecast, Sees OPR Remaining At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has revised up its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent, underpinned by steady economic growth and well-contained inflation.

Opex Savings To Drive CelcomDigi's Earnings Growth In FY2027 - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Stronger realisation of operating expenditure (opex) savings is expected to drive CelcomDigi Bhd's earnings growth of 18.4 per cent in the financial year ending 2027 (FY2027), as integration synergies gain momentum after the completion of its information technology (IT) platform upgrade.

RHB IB Projects Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4.7 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

MRCB Shares Rise In Early Trade On LRT3 Spillover Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Shares of Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) rose in early trade today on potential spillover effects from the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, including transit-oriented development opportunities along the rail line.