With the "planning phase" of national blueprints now concluded, 2026 is emerging as a critical year of execution for the country. As the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) kicks off alongside the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, we dive into the catalysts and hurdles facing 11 selected sectors — from tech and utilities to aviation and property— as they balance global uncertainties against domestic growth drivers.

Buying interest in property remains resilient and the buying momentum is expected to be sustained in 2026 led by the positive outlook for the sector.

KUALA LUMPUR: Buying interest in Malaysia’s property market remains resilient, with momentum expected to be sustained in 2026 (FY 2026), supported by a positive sector outlook, stable sales and ongoing development projects, said MBSB Research.

MBSB Investment Bank Bhd maintained a positive outlook on the property sector, expecting solid buying interest to support developers’ prospects. The investment bank said total loan applications for property purchases were broadly unchanged at RM55.3 billion in November 2025, up just 0.14% year-on-year (y-o-y) after three consecutive monthly gains from August to October, signalling that buying interest in the property market remained stable.

（吉隆坡26日讯）UOA产托（UOAREIT,5110,主板产业投资信托组）原定本周二（23日）召开的股东特别大会延期，主要是有单位持有人对2亿令吉收购梳邦再也UOA商业园资产一事存疑，以能对收益与估值做出充分评估。该公司董事部今日发布文告，说明特大延期理由，并将在稍后通告单位持有人延迟特大的日期与地点。“公司在周二接获一个单位持有人动议，寻求将特大延期，因需时获取计划收购的3项资产收益与估值信息背景，确保做出充分且知情的决定。”UOA产托披露，这项特大展延的动议，也获得到场单位持有人复议...

UOA Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:UOAREIT) said on Friday that its unitholders’ meeting was adjourned after a unitholder raised concerns over the yield and valuation of the proposed related-party acquisition of three UOA Business Park assets.

UOA Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:UOAREIT) announced that its unitholders’ meeting, scheduled for Tuesday (Dec 23), was adjourned after unitholders duly passed a motion to adjourn.

（吉隆坡12日讯）再多半个月即将告别2025年，分析员认为，货币政策或迈向宽松周期且流动性充裕，加上即将到来的3州选举或引发政策及基建利好，有望释放土地价值和推动新经济走廊发展，明年产业领域前景有望转佳。联昌研究分析员今日在报告指出，今年首10个月各项产业组别的贷款增长仍健康，住宅产业贷款增长比起前期（升高7.5%）略微放缓至6.4%，但非住宅产业的贷款增长却加速至7.6%（前期攀升6.3%）。工业产业贷款扬12.1%“非住宅产业中，工业产业贷款冲高12.1%（去年首10个月增高11.1%...

券商 ：乐天交易证券研究投资建议 ：技术买进闭市价 ：1.84令吉（截至12月8日）第一道支撑水平 ：1.82令吉第二道支撑水平 ：1.74令吉第一道阻力水平 ：1.90令吉第二道阻力水平 ：2令吉止损点 ：1.74令吉UOA发展（UOADEV，5200，主要板房产）上周五（5日）跳空高开，并形成强劲的上升三角形形态，显示随着价格结构收窄，可能迎来突破。若该股能强势突破1.87令吉附近的即时阻力，将确认看涨走势，并推动股价进入下一轮升势。因此，我们预计该股的上行趋势将继续带动股价走高，并试...

Malaysia's private healthcare costs are soaring due to unregulated charges and poor bargaining power, leading insurers to pass on increased expenses to customers with 40-70% premium hikes. The public system suffers from staffing shortages and long waiting times, pushing many towards private care. Insurers, patients, and private hospitals share responsibility; regulating insurance premiums could curb costs and ensure fairness.

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

UOA Development Bhd said it remains committed to exploring strategic land parcels that align with and amplify its objectives, after an encouraging third quarter ended September (3Q25) which saw new property sales for the period totalled at RM564.6mil.

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

KUALA LUMPUR: UOA Development Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) climbed to RM115.63 million from RM48.34 million a year ago.

（吉隆坡26日讯）归功于现有发展计划进项款增加，UOA发展（UOADEV,5200,主板产业组）截至2025年9月30日第三季净利大增1.39倍至1亿1563万令吉，提振9个月净利走高76.8%至2亿8128万6000令吉。第三季营业额起53.7%至2亿1730万令吉，推高9个月营业额76.8%至4亿9956万6000令吉。截至今年9月杪，UOA发展新产业销售达5亿6460万令吉，而总未入账销售为约7亿9490万令吉。该公司透过文告表示，集团仍将持续探讨与其目标一致的战略地库收购机会。...

（吉隆坡26日讯）UOA发展（UOA Development Bhd）（KL:UOADEV）第三季净利增长一倍多，得益于按进度入账激增，而开销基本保持稳定。

UOA Development Bhd (KL:UOADEV) more than doubled its earnings in the third quarter thanks to a surge in progress billings while expenses remained largely steady.

Sime Darby Property secures top spot in 2025's The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards, reaffirming its leadership.

Top Malaysian developers are visionary, resilient, and focused on sustainability, as highlighted by The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards 2025. Winners include Sime Darby Property for its dominant performance in the Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA) 2024, showcasing strong brand equity, financial performance, and diversified assets. Other notable projects recognized for excellence include PETRONAS Twin Towers, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Desa ParkCity, and IJM Rimbayu, which exemplify enduring design, community integration, and sustainability. The awards also honor outstanding individual developers like Tan Sri Lim Hock San and leaders such as N K Tong for their contributions to the real estate industry.

Analysts are maintaining their positive stance on the property sector, as they believe that the upcoming Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System link, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the development of industrial properties in Malaysia will sustain growth within the sector.