Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) is expected to report a softer third-quarter as securities trading activity declines amid a renewed Iran war, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia to report weaker 3Q as trading activity softens — BIMB Securities

Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) is expected to see stronger earnings momentum in the second half of its financial year ending March 31, 2027 (2HFY2027), as its Large Scale Solar 5 (LSS5) and Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) projects move into more advanced stages of execution and revenue recognition, according to analysts.

Solarvest set for stronger 2HFY2027 earnings, analysts say

Kee Ming Group Bhd’s (KL:KEEMING) recently-ended quarter may turn out soft as margins at the engineering services firm declined, an analyst said.

Kee Ming may see slow start to FY2027, says analyst

Critical Holdings Bhd (KL:CHB) could see stronger earnings over the coming years as it moves beyond smaller mechanical and electrical jobs into larger, more comprehensive engineering projects, said MBSB Research.

Critical Holdings earnings seen improving as EPCC projects ramp up

Samaiden Group Bhd 's (KL:SAMAIDEN) recently-ended quarter could turn out to be a new record-high for earnings as project activities accelerate, said an analyst.

The renewable energy contractor may deliver net profit of as much as RM14 million, a 66% year-on-year growth, in the three months ended June 30, 2026 (4QFY2026), according to TA Securities’ forecasts. That could lift earnings for the full FY2026 to RM35 million, the research house noted.

Samaiden set for record earnings in 4Q, says TA Securities

KPJ Healthcare Bhd (KL:KPJ) may report a stronger second quarter thanks to improving patient volume and revenue intensity, alongside margin recovery, said an analyst.

KPJ Healthcare may report stronger 2Q, says RHB Research

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd (KL:DAYANG) may see an earnings decline in the coming quarters before recovering next year, an analyst flagged.

Dayang may see earnings decline in coming quarters before recovery in 2027 — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): RHB Research expects Econpile Holdings Bhd’s (KL:ECONBHD) core net profit for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026 (4QFY2026) to come in significantly lower than a year ago due to higher prices of materials.

RHB sees Econpile’s 4Q core earnings hit by surging material costs

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMETAL) is likely to see another record quarter thanks to supply disruption from the Middle East conflict, an analyst said.

Press Metal likely to see another record quarter as aluminium prices stay high — analyst

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 5): Phillip Capital expects stainless steel products maker Pantech Group Bhd (KL:PANTECH) to post a stronger 2QFY2027, supported by stronger export demand and improving domestic oil and gas (O&G) activities.

Phillip Capital sees stronger 2Q earnings for Pantech on export, O&G demand

TOKYO (Aug 4): Technology investor SoftBank Group reports first-quarter earnings on Thursday, with analysts focused on how it will fund its ongoing investment in OpenAI and the impact of rising leverage on its balance sheet.

SoftBank's AI funding plans to face reckoning at earnings

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd (KL:HSPLNT) may report softer earnings in the second quarter as output decline on seasonal weakness offset higher prices, an analyst said.

Hap Seng Plantations may see softer 2Q earnings as output fall — analyst

KUALA LUMPUR (July 31): Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) may report softer second-half results due to general election-related uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical risks, according to CIMB Securities.

CIMB Securities sees softer Bursa 2H on election jitters, geopolitical risk

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Genting Malaysia Bhd (KL:GENM) may report a net loss in what could turn out to be an unusually weak second quarter for the casino-and-resort operator, an analyst flagged.

Genting Malaysia may report loss in 2Q, analyst warns

A total of 8,000 businesses in Kuala Lumpur renewed their business licences within two months after a new multi-year renewal initiative was introduced in July.

A total of 8,000 businesses renew DBKL licences in two months — Hannah

Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western officials told Reuters.

The operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will by led by Yemeni forces on the ground, which are overseen by Riyadh, and supported by Saudi air strikes, according to six people with knowledge of the preparations.

Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) said its wholly‑owned Indonesian unit, PT Perindustrian Sawit Synergi (PT PSS), has received the arbitral award in a dispute involving the termination of a gas supply agreement.

KLK says arbitral award received in gas supply dispute in Indonesia, won't have material impact on earnings

Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense & Security of Brazil to join the company's regional and global supply chain.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was discussed during a courtesy call by the company’s chief commercial officer, Frederico Lemos, at Wisma Pertahanan on Friday.

Malaysia explores opportunities to join Embraer aerospace supply chain

Construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) is progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule, with the vessel expected to begin its voyage home in late January next year.

Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 construction ahead of schedule, voyage home in January

Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves in a move cheered by US President Donald Trump as he seeks help to cool off surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil stocks after US pressure

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): PMCK Bhd (KL:PMCK) has proposed to diversify into the import and supply of medical consumable products by acquiring Derberg Sdn Bhd and Marpoliq Sdn Bhd for RM52.77 million in cash.

In a Bursa filing on Friday, the healthcare services provider said it had entered i...

PMCK to diversify into import and supply of medical consumables with RM53m acquisitions 

Builder Inta Bina Bhd (KL:INTA) has launched its second property development project — a 499-unit serviced apartment project — in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, with a projected gross development value of RM290.96 million.

Inta Bina undertakes RM291m serviced apartment project in Bukit Jelutong

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made headlines on Friday.

Gas Malaysia, PETRONAS Chemicals, TXCD, Berjaya Corp, Zetrix AI, Country Heights, Lim Seong Hai, Mah Sing, Kinergy Advancement 

SEPANG (Oct 2): The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has become a showcase of Bahrain's prowess at staging world-class sporting events, as evident in the preparations for the hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia which took less than 10 weeks to be completed.

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Sepang a showcase of Bahrain's prowess at staging world-class events

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): Country Heights Holdings Bhd (KL:CHHB) said its 80.90%-owned subsidiary Golden Horse Palace Bhd (GHPB) has been served with a winding-up petition over two outstanding Industrial Court awards.

Palace of the Golden Horses operator served winding-up petition over industrial court award claim

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 2): Berjaya Hills Resorts Bhd has filed leave to appeal to the Federal Court, over the Court of Appeal’s decision on July 16, which had ruled that state governments have the authority to determine quit rent rates without having to obtain approval from the National Land Council (NLC).

Berjaya Hills obtains stay against Pahang govt’s land forfeiture, also lodges appeal to apex court

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will suspend MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX), both under MYEG Group, as its collection agents effective 12.01am on Oct 5, 2026.

JPJ suspends MYEG Group’s services as collection agent from Oct 5

Berjaya Hills Resort Bhd, part of Berjaya Corp Bhd (KL:BJCORP), said the enforcement on its properties by the Pahang authorities was “unconscionable and totally unacceptable”.

Berjaya calls enforcement on its hill resort ‘unconscionable and totally unacceptable’ amid quit rent hike dispute

Zetrix AI Bhd's (KL:ZETRIX) shares fell to a 13-year low of 10 sen in intraday trade on Friday following reports that the company owes the government more than RM200 million it had collected on behalf of the Road Transport Department (popularly known as JPJ).

Zetrix AI falls to 13-year low of 10 sen following reports it owes JPJ RM200m

PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd (KL:PCHEM) announced on Friday that its chief executive officer Mazuin Ismail will retire effective Jan 1, 2027.

PETRONAS Chemicals announces CEO's retirement, Izwan Ismail to take over effective Jan 1, 2027

A months-long crisis over the monarchy in a small Malaysian state has become a potential stumbling block for the United Malays National Organization, which had been gaining ground on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Negeri Sembilan crisis complicates Umno’s comeback

THE government will have to find more fiscal space without slapping on new taxes under Budget 2027. High energy prices are eating into some of the savings from subsidy reforms even as Putrajaya wants to cushion households, invest for growth and continue narrowing the fiscal deficit.

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Cover Story 1: Experts expect Putrajaya to sweat existing tax system 

Passenger service for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is expected to commence in February 2027, with all system tests and trial runs targeted for completion by Dec 31 this year.

RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO) said in a statement on Friday that the timeline takes into account the expected duration of the remaining works, as well as the time required for safety certification by a third party and approvals from the grantors of both countries.

RTS Link passenger service expected to begin in February 2027

Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) has signed a collaboration term sheet with Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KL:KINERGY) to provide technical advisory and evaluate power infrastructure for its proposed data centre developments, according to a press statement issued on Friday.

Mah Sing partners Kinergy to evaluate energy solutions for data centre pipeline

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made headlines on Friday.

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim heads into the Budget 2027 announcement facing an unusual combination of pressures — the broader economy continues to grow and the fiscal deficit is steadily narrowing, but the government’s balance sheet has less room to absorb another shock given the incre...

Cover Story 1 | Budget 2027: Narrowing room to manoeuvre

UWC Bhd (KL:UWC) rose to a fresh high on Friday as analysts flagged upside for the engineering services firm from Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing semiconductor supply chain.

UWC shares hit fresh high with new ‘buy’ call from UBS

Malaysian manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of automation to boost productivity and reduce their dependence on foreign labour, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

Manufacturers urged to speed up automation as govt cuts foreign worker quotas

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has approved construction firm Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd’s (KL:LSH) transfer of its listing to the Main Market from the ACE Market.

SC approves Lim Seong Hai Capital’s transfer to Main Market

The chief executive of Thai Airways, Chai Eamsiri, has been fired by the company's board following the flag carrier's chaotic response to the heavy floods that hit Bangkok last week, he told reporters on Friday.

Thai Airways chief says fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos

Both the SME Association of Malaysia and Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) have called on the government to defer any minimum wage increase for now, citing challenging operating conditions.

SME Malaysia, MRCA seek deferment of minimum wage review

Seal Incorporated Bhd (KL:SEAL) non-interested shareholders are advised to vote in favour of providing associate company MSR Green Energy Sdn Bhd (MSRGE) a corporate guarantee of RM58.72 million to help it complete several solar projects.

Seal Inc shareholders advised to back RM58.7m corporate guarantee for associate firm

James Dyson’s vacuum cleaner maker has ramped up its annual dividend to the billionaire’s family holding company following years of declining payouts for one of Britain’s richest entrepreneurs.

Dyson’s US$995 mil dividend reverses years of falling payouts

A Chinese financing company owned by several local government entities has funded the purchase of restricted Nvidia Corp&nbsp;chips, according to documents filed with Beijing regulators, suggesting state support for an illicit trade that Washington worries is fuelling China’s artificial intelligence (AI) progress.

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