Today’s episode explores the sharp contrast between bullish corporate moves and cautious macro signals.

From MMC’s delayed IPO and Binastra’s RM305M green energy project to World Bank concerns about Budget 2026 and trade headwinds, we connect the micro-moves with macro-pressures shaping the financial landscape.

🏢 Malaysian Company & Market Moves

🚢 MMC Port IPO Delayed to 2026

* Postponed to include full FY2025 results

📈 New ACE Market Filings: MM Computer Systems & Liftech Group

* IPOs to fund expansion in IT services and crane manufacturing

💰 Pawn Loans Back New Bond Class

* New Paradigm Securities launches Asia’s first pawn loan-backed bond

* RM231M raised amid soaring gold prices

🧠 Insights Analytics Targets 38% PAT Margin

* Intelligent asset management firm maintains high-margin outlook post-IPO

🔋 Binastra Lands RM305M Solar PV + Battery Project

* 65MW solar + 200MWh battery system in Johor

⚖️ McDonald’s Wins Trademark Dispute vs. McCurry

* High Court rules McCurry brand too close to McDonald’s

🏛️ Policy, Budget & Legal Updates

📊 Budget 2026 Preview

* Headline spending expected to cross RM430B, but mostly operating expenditure

* Development spending likely flat at ~RM86B

📉 World Bank Revises Malaysia’s Growth Outlook

* 2025 GDP: 4.1% (up slightly)

* 2026 GDP: 4.1% (flat, with cooling demand and slow investment)

💼 Muhyiddin Bribery Case Set for January

* AGC rejects application to drop charges; trial proceeds

🚬 Proposed Vape Tax Hike: 10X Increase

* From RM0.40 to RM4.00 per ml

🌏 Global Trade & Economic Outlook

📦 WTO Slashes 2026 Trade Growth Forecast

* Now just 0.5%, down from 1.8%

* Blames delayed tariff effects, especially from anticipated US-China friction

🎧 Listen Now for a deep dive into Malaysia’s financial gems and global trends shaping 2025!

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