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SPD Tech Valley Land, Kicking Off RM172mil Expansion
Seri Pajam subsidiary SPD Tech Valley Sdn Bhd has signed an SPA with Dunham-Bush Industries Sdn Bhd for 32 acres of industrial land in SPD Tech Valley, Senawang, Negri Sembilan. The purchase is part of Dunham-Bush’s phase one Malaysia expansion, estimated at RM172...
Cautious recovery likely
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) said manufacturing weakened in 1H26 after earlier stabilisation, based on its survey of 670 firms (72% SMEs). Weaker domestic and export demand pushed the business activity index down to 90 (from 103), with local sales...
Industrial Growth to Moderate in Second Half of 2026
Malaysia’s industrial sector is entering a period of deliberate normalization in the second half of 2026, following an exceptionally strong first-half expansion powered by inventory stockpiling and front-loaded export orders. While high base effects and persistent...
Industrial Real Estate Shifts Towards Specialisation
Malaysia’s industrial real estate market is transitioning from rapid volume expansion to structural specialization, driven by occupier demands for high operational efficiency, supply chain resilience, and advanced automation. While the sector currently operates near...
Vitrox surges to new all-time high after stronger than expected 2Q
Vitrox Corporation Bhd (KL: VITROX) jumped after posting a stronger-than-expected quarter, prompting analysts to raise earnings forecasts and target prices. Robust demand for AI infrastructure, an expanding product pipeline, and tax incentives are expected to drive...
Government to approve data centre projects only if energy, water supply are sufficient, says Miti
The Malaysian government’s strict mandate requiring guaranteed utility capacity prior to approving new data centre developments demonstrates a deliberate shift toward sustainable and responsible infrastructure growth. Spearheaded by the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF),...