<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 7): Affin Hwang Capital Research has upgraded the construction sector to “Overweight” (from Neutral) and said Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) will call for tenders for the RM44 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project civil works in 4Q19.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a note today, the research house said more infrastructure projects are likely to be revived.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“We upgrade the Construction Sector to Overweight from Neutral as we believe rising external risks will shift the focus to domestic-oriented stocks.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“We expect infrastructure spending to accelerate in 2020 to support GDP growth.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“We upgrade Gamuda Bhd to Buy from Hold as a large-cap sector proxy.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Gabungan AQRS Bhd, HSS Engineers Bhd and Sunway Construction Group Bhd are our top small and mid-cap sector Buys,” it said.</p></div>


KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 7): Affin Hwang Capital Research has upgraded the construction sector to “Overweight” (from Neutral) and said Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) will call for tenders for the RM44 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project civil works in 4Q19.

In a note today, the resea...

Affin Hwang Capital upgrades Construction sector to Overweight 

The creation of Flexible Account 3 for anytime withdrawals from May 11 means Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can choose to take out up to a third of the balance in their existing Wellbeing Account 2.

Who pays for anytime EPF withdrawals?

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.

Thyssenkrupp sells stake in steel unit to Czech billionaire Kretinsky

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

BCorp, Capital A, AAX, YNH, Sam Engineering, Turiya, Gadang, Microlink, Nestle, Wiradani, D&O, Homeritz, Unisem

(April 26): HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court claim brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co film financing.

HSBC wins £1.3 bil suit over Disney film finance scandal

KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.

KUB extends deadline for CCB MGO a second time

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): KPJ Healthcare Bhd, through its premier educational institution KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday with Trusx Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Trustr), a global digital health organisation, as an initiative to revolutionise healthcare.

KPJ Healthcare, Trusx Malaysia collaborate for AI-driven healthcare solutions

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from Alphabet pushed its market value over US$2 trillion (RM9.5 trillion), while an in-line inflation reading calmed interest rate jitters.

Wall Street rises as Big Tech charges higher

In today’s edition of Evening 5: 00:00 Merger of airlines enough to reverse negative equity - Fernandes 02:16 Govt set to unveil second 5G network next week  03:26 Unisem’s 1Q hit by margins, forex 04:30 Berjaya Corp denies Forest City casino talks   05:30 Homeritz’s 2Q earnings spike on stronger greenback

EVENING 5: Merger of airlines enough to reverse negative equity - Fernandes

<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.</p>


<p>S P Setia Bhd will launch Casaville, which comprises 38 single-storey bungalows, in its Setia EcoHill township in Semenyih at end-April.</p>

<p>With a gross development value (GDV) of RM50 million, the homes measure 52ft by 90ft each, with built-ups from 1,994 to 2,074 sq ft, and a three-bedroom, three-bathroom layouts. The selling price starts from RM1.376 million. It is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2026.</p>


S P Setia to launch single-storey bungalows in Setia EcoHill at end-April

<p>Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow&nbsp;has announced that he is in talks with a group of companies which have recently participated in Selangor’s integrated circuit (IC) design park.</p>


Integrated circuit design firms to announce investments in Penang on Saturday, says Chow

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<p>Homeritz Corporation Bhd’s net profit surged by 65.9% in the second quarter ended Feb 29, 2024 (2QFY2024) to RM9.24 million, due to increased sales volume and a stronger US dollar.</p>


Homeritz’s 2Q net profit jumps 66% on increased sales volume, stronger greenback

<p>Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will be returning the allowance received as chairman of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, reiterating that he does not draw a salary for the position of prime minister that he has held since November 2022.</p>


Anwar returns Khazanah allowance, reiterates stance on salary waiver

<p>KNM Group Bhd said it is seeking court sanction for a new scheme of arrangement with its creditors. The PN17 group is also seeking a further extension of time to submit its regularisation plan.</p>


KNM seeks fresh scheme of arrangement with creditors

<p>China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.</p>


<p>US monthly inflation rose moderately in March, but stubbornly higher housing and transportation costs suggested the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for a while.</p>


US inflation rises in line with expectations; consumer spending strong

<p>There are no plans to open or operate any casinos in the state, Johor Menteri Besar&nbsp;Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.</p>

<p>He said the news is merely a rumour intended for sabotage, and to maliciously tarnish the image of Forest City and the state of Johor as a whole.</p>


Johor MB says no plan to open casino in Forest City

<p>(April 26):&nbsp;HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court&nbsp;claim&nbsp;brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co&nbsp;film financing.</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 26):&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare Bhd, through its premier educational institution&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU),&nbsp;has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday with Trusx Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Trustr), a global digital health organisation, as an initiative to revolutionise&nbsp;healthcare.</p>


<p>The allies of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve's independence if he wins, the <i>Wall Street Journal</i> reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>


Trump allies drafting plans to erode Fed's independence — WSJ

<p>Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from Alphabet pushed its market value over US$2 trillion (RM9.5 trillion), while an in-line inflation reading calmed interest rate jitters.</p>


<p>KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.</p>


<p>US equity funds registered their fourth successive weekly outflows in the week ended April 24, hit by fading expectations for rate cuts this year.</p>


US equity funds see fourth straight week of outflows amid rate cut reassessment

<p>Fast-fashion firm&nbsp;Shein&nbsp;has been drawn under the scope of flagship&nbsp;European Union (EU) rules designed to clamp down on illegal and harmful content online, aimed at stopping the spread of counterfeit items on the platform.</p>


EU hits fast-fashion giant Shein with new digital rules

<p>FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp&nbsp;will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel&nbsp;Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.</p>


<p>HULU SELANGOR (April 28): The Ministry of Health (MOH) stands by its decision to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to bridge the gap between the parallel pathway programme (PPP) and the local medical degree programme, despite objections from some parties.</p>


Health Ministry stands by decision to amend Medical Act 1971

<p>HOUSTON/BENGALURU (April 26): Oil giant&nbsp;Chevron&nbsp;Corp&nbsp;beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, as higher production volumes&nbsp;in the US&nbsp;helped offset a hit from weak natural gas prices&nbsp;and fuel margins.</p>
