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War fuels PetChem’s rally

Wars can change fortunes, and that is exactly what the Iran conflict has done for PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem).

Unique design for success

Signature Alliance Group Bhd, a company that makes customisable interior fit-outs, runs on a unique business model.

Hi Mobility moves up a gear

When Hi Mobility Bhd went public, the Lim family, led by tycoon Lim Han Weng, offered investors exposure to a fast-growing bus operations business.

O&G firms remain upbeat

While day-to-day business operations have undoubtedly become more precarious for local oil and gas (O&G) companies with exposure to the Middle East since hostilities began at the end of last month, most players are adopting cautious confidence, emphasising their own scope of control.

Fibromat paves the way for growth

Fibromat (M) Bhd is actively bidding for projects and aims to achieve an order book of RM500mil this year, aided by current unbilled sales.

Bracing for building material price increase 

Hit by soaring diesel prices, the property and construction industry is facing an imminent rise in building material prices as building material suppliers said they could no longer hold off the escalating costs.

Why Johor is Malaysia’s 2026 investment apex

For decades, the narrative surrounding Johor's property market was one of potential, a sleeping giant in the shadow of Singapore's skyline. But as of March 2026, that narrative has shifted from speculation to a high-velocity reality.

Hoteliers ramping up for health tourism invasion

The Malaysian hospitality sector has entered 2026 not just with momentum but with a fundamental shift in its DNA.

Dire need for energy mix

Whatever the outcome of the war being fought in West Asia, one thing is for sure – governments have to seek energy security.

Once lucrative, now unattractive

The independent adviser (IA) appointed by IJM Corp Bhd to advise its shareholders on the voluntary takeover offer (VTO) has taken the view that the offer made by Sunway Bhd is neither fair nor reasonable.