Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat As Concerns Over US Bond Yields, West Asia Weigh

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended flat on Friday amid concerns over rising US Treasury yields and escalation in West Asia.

EcoWorld Shares Up After 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM112.16 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s shares rose in early trade on Friday after the property developer posted a higher net profit of RM112.16 million on revenue of RM971.53 million for the third quarter ended July 31, 2026 (3Q 2026).

Core Proptech Records RM158 Mln In Property Transactions Over Past 12 Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Property technology company Core Proptech Sdn Bhd recorded more than RM158 million in property transaction value from over 150 units sold over the past 12 months, bringing its cumulative transaction value since launch to more than RM265 million.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Rising Oil Prices, Elevated Bond Yields

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by moderate selling pressure interspersed with buying activity as renewed hikes in oil prices and elevated global bond yields dampened investor sentiment, said an analyst.

Samsung P/C China Credit Ratings Affirmed At Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Samsung Property & Casualty Insurance Company (China) Ltd (Samsung P/C China), with a stable outlook.

Housing Affordability Should Reflect Overall Cost Of Living - Propertyguru

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Housing affordability should be assessed based on the overall cost of living, including rent or mortgage payments, transport, utilities, maintenance and access to everyday needs, said online property marketplaces.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Weaker Sentiment Towards Petrochemical Stocks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights and weaker sentiment towards petrochemical stocks as oil prices continued to slide, said an analyst.

RM1 Mln LPPSA Financing Limit Could Help Reduce Unsold Houses -- REHDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The increase in the maximum housing financing eligibility under the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) to RM1 million from RM750,000 is expected to help reduce unsold completed residential properties, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia.

REHDA: 81 Pct Of Developers Report Higher Business Costs In 1H 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia's market survey showed that 81 per cent of respondents reported higher costs of doing business in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up from 74 per cent in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

REHDA Seeks Enhanced Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme, Stamp Duty Relief In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Enhancing the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme (SJKP) and introducing improved financing structures are among the proposals made by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia for Budget 2027.

Ecoworld Shares Mixed In Early Trade After Port Dickson Land Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s (EcoWorld) shares were mixed in early trade, following its announcement to dispose of two industrial land parcels in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, to Tera Data Centers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for about RM1.01 billion. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished trading higher on Tuesday, supported by continued bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, in line with regional and global market performance as investors awaited the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington later this week.