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Malaysia’s Auto Market Surges: Kenanga IB Raises 2026 Sales Forecast to 800,000 Units Amid Strong Backlog
Kenanga Investment Bank has revised its Total Industry Volume (TIV) forecast for Malaysia’s automotive sector upwards to 800,000 units for 2026, aligning with the latest projection from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). This adjustment reflects a more optimistic outlook for the second half of the year, underpinned by a resilient domestic market, strong demand for affordable vehicles, and a significant backlog of orders that highlights consumer confidence.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
Does Fear Motivate, or Just Silence, Workers?
We all know about the ‘carrot and stick’ approach to get things done: the carrot being positive encouragement, praise, and rewards, while the stick represents the use of fear, threats, and sanctions, though the effectiveness of one form of motivation compared to another also depends on how each person perceives their ability and confidence to deal with that situation.
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Journal
KIP-REIT Poised for Growth on Strong Rental Reversals and High Occupancy
KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP-REIT) is firmly positioned to capitalize on a wave of positive momentum driven by robust rental renewals, high occupancy rates, and resilient consumer spending. Following a stellar performance in the financial year ending June 30, 2026 (FY26), analysts have revised their earnings forecasts upward, signaling strong confidence in the REIT’s ability to deliver consistent organic growth. TA Research, in a recent report, raised its earnings forecasts for FY27 and FY28 by 5.4% and 5%, respectively, while also introducing an FY29 net profit forecast of RM84.8 million. This optimistic outlook reflects the stronger-than-expected performance of KIP-REIT’s retail portfolio, which continues to benefit from its strategic focus on community-centric malls and necessity-based retail.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
IJM’s Automation Leap: How a RM300 Million Plant is Redefining Construction Competitiveness
IJM Corp Bhd is making a decisive move to future-proof its construction arm through significant investment in automation. The conglomerate’s newly commissioned automated spun pile plant at Industrial Concrete Products’ (ICP) Bestari Jaya factory (ICP BJF) is not just an expansion of capacity; it is a strategic overhaul designed to lower production costs, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen IJM’s bid for large-scale, high-tech infrastructure projects.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
The Malaysian Palm Oil Compass: Navigating the Shift from Europe Centric to a Global Portfolio Strategy
A familiar but increasingly urgent debate has resurfaced within Malaysia’s plantation sector: should the country continue to look over its shoulder at Europe, or turn more confidently toward new global horizons? As discussed recently on the Malaysian Estate Owners Association (MEOA) platform, the answer is no longer a binary choice. The commercial landscape, regulatory pressures, and strategic stakes have grown too complex for a simplistic pivot. Instead, Malaysia must adopt a nuanced "portfolio strategy" maintaining valuable European markets while aggressively developing new ones with greater purpose.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
Why am I losing every business pitch even with great slide deck?
Stop losing to rigged "stalking horse" bids. Learn why experiential pitching and leading with emotion—not data—is the only way to win in a crowded room.
By Alex Lim4 months ago in Journal
The $10.3 Million Paper Cup: When Louis Vuitton Took a Milk-Tea Chain to Court
It was early on July 28, Paris time. LVMH's first-half 2026 earnings call had moved into the analyst Q&A session. She had been in the CFO seat for less than a year. An ID from an Asian investment bank popped up, the question in one line of English: Has the lack of improvement in China's performance had anything to do with the lawsuit against Moli Naibai?
By Jin4 months ago in Journal
Supply Chain Diversification Creates Opportunities for India's Auto Component Industry: ACMA President
India's auto component industry is poised to capitalise on global supply chain diversification, with exports expected to double or even triple from the current USD 24 billion as companies seek alternatives to China-centric sourcing, according to ACMA President Vikrampati Singhania.
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal
Malaysia's US$1.5 Billion Global Sukuk Draws Strong Investor Demand
Malaysia has achieved another milestone in the global Islamic finance market after successfully issuing US$1.5 billion (approximately RM7 billion) in global sukuk that attracted overwhelming demand from investors worldwide. The offering not only secured US$9.5 billion in orders more than four times the amount offered but also achieved the tightest pricing ever recorded for a Malaysian global sukuk issuance .
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal
From Environmental Science To A $30 Billion Insurance Empire: How Sierra Signorelli Learned That Leadership Has No Formula
Sierra Signorelli didn't set out to run an insurance company managing $30 billion in annual revenue. She set out to save the environment.
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal
HSBC Just Sold Its Singapore Insurance Business For $2.1 Billion
HSBC has agreed to sell its life and health insurance business in Singapore to Germany's Allianz for S$2.7 billion (about $2.1 billion), and this deal tells you a lot about where Europe's largest bank thinks its future actually lies and where it doesn't.
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal
Mah Sing Expands in Johor with RM2.26 Billion Industrial Park
Mah Sing Group Bhd is making another major move in Johor with plans to develop a new integrated industrial park worth an estimated RM2.26 billion . The project, known as MS Industrial Park @ Kulai , is expected to strengthen the company's industrial property portfolio while taking advantage of the growing opportunities within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) .
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal