Malaysia’s corporate landscape saw a mix of fundraising activities, renewable energy expansion, IPO enthusiasm and balance sheet restructuring dominate headlines, reflecting continued investor appetite for growth and defensive sectors despite broader market caution. Tenaga Advances Renewable Energy Push KL: TENAGA strengthened its renewable energy ambitions after its subsidiary issued RM1.05 billion in Asean Green SRI Sukuk to finance a 500MW solar photovoltaic project in Kedah . The issuance highlights increasing institutional support for green financing and reinforces Tenaga’s long-term transition towards cleaner energy infrastructure. Investors may view the move positively as ESG-linked investments continue gaining traction across regional markets. Mr DIY Expands Funding Flexibility KL: MRDIY raised RM540 million via its maiden bond issuance , with proceeds earmarked for refinancing, working capital and expansion plans. The ...
Recently I have learned that a lot of my colleagues, who are few years my junior bought their 1st property right after they start to work and it seems that it is slightly contradict with the article "The young find it difficult to afford a home" from The Star - which brings me to think that it could be the mindset between people from the northern region with the people living in the central region of the peninsula. I see that the people from the northern region, especially the Chinese tend to believe that property is a good investment and one should always get the first property at very young age. Although I personally don't agree on buying property right after getting the first job, I agree that purchasing property must be at young age - and we should not aim for the high-end property but rather the kind of property that we can afford at that time. I personally agree with Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) president Siva Shanker that the Gen-Y definitely n...