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  • Catering to Luxury and Halal: How Taiwan is Redefining Travel for Malaysians

    Catering to Luxury and Halal: How Taiwan is Redefining Travel for Malaysians

    Taiwan is rewriting its tourism playbook, shifting from mass tourism to capture Malaysia’s high-spending luxury seekers and faith-conscious Muslim travelers through deeply personalized, premium experiences.

    At the core of this transformation is an aggressive push to build a world-class Halal travel ecosystem. Recognizing that Muslims make up nearly 70% of Malaysia’s population, Taiwan’s infrastructure investments have earned it 4th place among non-OIC destinations in the 2025 Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). This highlights an extensive network of certified halal dining, faith-aligned hotels, and accessible prayer facilities across major transit hubs.

    To build cultural connection, the Taiwan Tourism Administration is pivoting toward hyper-localized marketing. Abe Chou, Director of the Kuala Lumpur Office, announced plans to leverage influencer (KOL) marketing, romantic comedy films, and family variety shows to project Taiwan as a warm, safe, and welcoming destination for Islamic families.

    Simultaneously, Taiwan is upgrading its strategy for affluent Malaysian Chinese travelers. Moving away from rigid, budget itineraries, the focus is now on high-yield, repeat visitors through curated, deep-dive themed experiences. These differentiated packages prioritize premium regional excursions and cultural immersion over generic sightseeing.

    This strategic shift is backed by massive commercial momentum. A recent consumer travel fair in Penang attracted over 10,000 visitors, driving a high volume of instant bookings. On the corporate side, dedicated B2B trade workshops at The Westin Kuala Lumpur facilitated 5,000 business-matching sessions between a 64-member Taiwanese delegation and more than 100 local travel operators.

    Benefiting from visa-free entry, short flight times, and a global reputation for safety, Taiwan’s tailored approach is reshaping its destination identity. The newly strengthened trade links are expected to drive a steady pipeline of premium and specialized Malaysian tour groups to the island in the coming months.

  • Leon Fuat Raih Lonjakan Untung Tiga Angka Menerusi Pengurusan Margin Yang Cekap

    Leon Fuat Raih Lonjakan Untung Tiga Angka Menerusi Pengurusan Margin Yang Cekap

    Disiplin tinggi dalam tadbir urus kos dan kecekapan operasi ternyata membuahkan hasil buat Leon Fuat Berhad (Leon Fuat atau Kumpulan) apabila pengeluar produk keluli terkemuka ini berjaya meraih lonjakan keuntungan luar biasa sebanyak tiga angka bagi suku pertama berakhir 31 Mac 2026.

    Menerusi strategi pengurusan margin yang cekap, Keuntungan Sebelum Cukai (PBT) Kumpulan melonjak mendadak sebanyak 195.2 peratus kepada RM5.51 juta bagi suku dikaji, berbanding RM1.87 juta yang dicatatkan pada suku yang sama tahun sebelumnya. Seterusnya, Keuntungan Selepas Cukai (PAT) turut mencatatkan pertumbuhan konsisten tiga angka iaitu sebanyak 189.1 peratus kepada RM4.05 juta, berbanding RM1.40 juta bagi tempoh sama tahun lalu.

    Peningkatan ketara pada keuntungan bersih ini dipacu terutamanya oleh pengembangan margin keuntungan kasar keseluruhan yang meningkat kepada 11.2 peratus daripada 9.2 peratus sebelum ini. Keberkesanan strategi penentuan harga dan kawalan kos ini membolehkan keuntungan kasar Kumpulan meningkat 23.3 peratus kepada RM24.09 juta, meskipun berhadapan asas perolehan pendapatan yang stabil.

    Bagi suku pertama tahun kewangan 2026, Leon Fuat merekodkan pendapatan sebanyak RM214.84 juta, iaitu peningkatan marginal 1.1 peratus berbanding RM212.52 juta setahun lalu. Segmen pemprosesan nilai tambah kekal menjadi tunjang utama perolehan dengan sumbangan sebanyak RM138.36 juta (64.4 peratus), manakala baki RM76.45 juta (35.6 peratus) disumbangkan oleh segmen perdagangan keluli bersepadu.

    Calvin Ooi Shang How, Executive Director of Leon Fuat

    Pengarah Eksekutif Leon Fuat, Calvin Ooi Shang How menjelaskan, pencapaian cemerlang di permulaan tahun kewangan ini membuktikan keberkesanan model perniagaan bersepadu syarikat dalam mendepani pasaran. Menurut beliau, keutamaan Kumpulan pada masa ini adalah untuk terus memperkukuh kecekapan operasi, meningkatkan penglibatan pelanggan, dan memaksimumkan nilai rantaian menerusi keupayaan pemprosesan keluli serta pembuatan hiliran.

    Di sebalik prestasi suku pertama yang kukuh, pihak pengurusan Leon Fuat mengekalkan unjuran yang optimis tetapi berhati-hati bagi baki suku tahun akan datang. Kumpulan sedar akan cabaran luar kawal termasuk turun naik harga komoditi keluli global, ketidakstabilan pasaran pertukaran wang asing, dan risiko geopolitik yang boleh menjejaskan kos pembekalan keseluruhan.

    Bagi meminimumkan risiko rantaian bekalan, Leon Fuat komited untuk memantau rapat trend pasaran dan mengambil langkah proaktif seperti instrumen kontrak hadapan serta mengekalkan pengurusan inventori yang berhemat. Pada masa yang sama, Kumpulan akan terus mengoptimumkan kemudahan pengeluaran sedia ada termasuk operasi pembuatan paip keluli dikimpal bagi memenuhi permintaan pasaran domestik yang dijangka terus disokong oleh projek infrastruktur dan aktiviti pelaburan tempatan.

    Setakat 29 Mei 2026, modal pasaran Leon Fuat bernilai RM127.9 juta, bersandarkan kepada harga pasaran saham RM0.375 seunit.

  • 15 Years Unbeaten: Auto Bavaria Reigns Supreme at BMW Dealer Awards

    15 Years Unbeaten: Auto Bavaria Reigns Supreme at BMW Dealer Awards

    Auto Bavaria has delivered a definitive statement of dominance at the recent 2026 BMW Group Malaysia Dealer Awards Night, capturing the coveted BMW Excellence Club Award Champion title for the 2025 calendar year. The historic victory marks a staggering, unbroken 15-year winning streak for the dealership group. By securing the highest honor bestowed by BMW Group Malaysia for a decade and a half, Auto Bavaria has firmly locked down its position as the nation’s undisputed leader in luxury automotive retail.

    The evening proved to be an absolute rout as Auto Bavaria emerged as the night’s biggest winner, sweeping 40 prestigious awards across its multi-brand operations. The accolades blanketed every critical facet of the business, proving that Auto Bavaria’s unbeaten streak is built on a foundation of pan-organization excellence—spanning high-volume sales performance, precision aftersales care, cutting-edge customer experience innovation, strategic marketing, and financial services leadership.

    This relentless competitive edge was fueled by top-tier individual performances across Auto Bavaria’s nationwide network. In the elite Platinum category of the BMW Excellence Club Award, Dealer Principals Joe Lee Se Juan (Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara) and Lim Sern Paul (Auto Bavaria Balakong) stood triumphant at the top of the podium. The Gold category further solidified this multi-regional dominance, honoring Dealer Principals Wong Kim Kooi (Penang), Benjamin Ang Boon Chyuan (Tebrau), and Muhammad Shaza Abdul Karim (Johor Bahru).

    Beyond the principal titles, Auto Bavaria’s deep talent pool captured individual honors across the BMW Vision Club and Aftersales Vision Club categories, alongside specialized wins in the MINI Issigonis Club and the BMW Motorrad Dealer Awards. The group also flexed its muscle in financing solutions, with Joe Lee Se Juan taking the crown for Highest Penetration for BMW Financial Services, Benjamin Ang Boon Chyuan winning for BMW Motorrad Financial Services, and multiple sales advisors taking top ranks for Easy Drive contracts.

    Reflecting on the monumental 15-year milestone, Wong Loke Win, Head of Operations at Auto Bavaria, emphasized that defending the championship title for 15 consecutive years is a massive honor and a responsibility the team carries with immense pride. He credited the historic achievement to the fierce passion of the team and the absolute trust of their customer base over the years. He further highlighted that the company has no intention of slowing down, with immediate focuses geared toward shaping the future of premium mobility in Malaysia by expanding their next-generation Retail.NEXT showrooms, upgrading digital touchpoints, and elevating the customer ownership journey.

    By remaining entirely undefeated at the pinnacle of the local automotive industry for 15 straight years, Auto Bavaria has elevated itself from a standard dealership network into a true industry dynasty. Supported by a powerful nationwide infrastructure of six advanced showrooms, eight service centers, and four specialized body and paint centers, Auto Bavaria continues to reign supreme as Malaysia’s ultimate BMW partner.

  • Penyedia Hiasan Dalaman Adnex Group Mulakan TK2026 Dengan Hasil RM27.24 Juta

    Penyedia Hiasan Dalaman Adnex Group Mulakan TK2026 Dengan Hasil RM27.24 Juta

    Adnex Group Berhad (Adnex), penyedia perkhidmatan pemasangan dan hiasan dalaman yang baru sahaja mencipta nama di Pasaran ACE Bursa Malaysia, memulakan langkah kanan bagi tahun kewangan 2026 (TK2026) apabila merekodkan hasil yang berdaya tahan sebanyak RM27.24 juta bagi suku pertama berakhir 31 Mac 2026.

    Dalam laporan prestasi suku tahunan pertamanya pasca-penyenaraian, Kumpulan mengumumkan Keuntungan Sebelum Cukai (PBT) sebanyak RM0.80 juta dan Keuntungan Selepas Cukai (PAT) sebanyak RM0.58 juta. Di sebalik angka tersebut, keuntungan bersih syarikat sebenarnya dipengaruhi oleh kos perbelanjaan penyenaraian sekali sahaja (one-off IPO expenses) berjumlah RM3.06 juta. Sekiranya kos tidak berulang ini dikecualikan, Adnex mencatatkan PBT Terlaras yang melonjak kepada RM3.86 juta serta PAT Terlaras sebanyak RM3.64 juta, sekali gus mempamerkan keupayaan sebenar syarikat dalam menjana pendapatan operasi yang mampan.

    Kecekapan Adnex sebagai pakar hiasan dalaman terbukti apabila berjaya mengekalkan margin PBT terlaras tersirat yang sihat pada kadar 14.20%. Keuntungan projek ini kekal kukuh walaupun suku pertama secara tradisinya merupakan tempoh yang perlahan secara bermusim buat industri pembinaan dan pengubahsuaian. Ini berikutan perayaan Tahun Baru Cina dan kitaran projek pelanggan yang mengehadkan tempoh bekerja di tapak projek.

    Melihat kepada pecahan segmen perniagaan, kerja-kerja pengubahsuaian dalaman kekal menjadi tunjang utama pemacu pendapatan Kumpulan dengan sumbangan sebanyak RM20.51 juta, atau mewakili 75.31% daripada jumlah keseluruhan hasil. Sementara itu, segmen perkhidmatan pengubahsuaian siap guna (turnkey) menyumbang baki RM6.73 juta atau 24.69%. Secara keseluruhan, hasil Adnex dalam suku tinjauan ini menunjukkan peningkatan tipis sebanyak 0.37% berbanding suku sebelumnya yang berakhir pada 31 Disember 2025.

    Sebagai tanda penghargaan ke atas sokongan para pelabur, Lembaga Pengarah Adnex telah meluluskan pengisytiharan dividen interim satu peringkat sebanyak 0.50 sen sesaham bagi tahun kewangan berakhir 31 Disember 2026. Dividen yang melibatkan pembayaran keseluruhan bernilai RM2.50 juta ini dijadualkan akan dibayar kepada pemegang saham pada 10 Julai 2026.

    Pengarah Urusan Adnex, En. Kan Wai Chun berkata, prestasi PBT terlaras sebanyak RM3.86 juta ini membuktikan kekuatan model perniagaan asas syarikat yang disokong oleh keupayaan pelaksanaan yang mantap serta pasukan projek yang berpengalaman luas. Beliau menambah bahawa profil syarikat sebagai entiti tersenarai kini meletakkan Adnex di kedudukan terbaik untuk memburu kontrak hiasan dalaman berskala lebih besar bagi pejabat korporat, ruang komersial, kedai makanan dan minuman (F&B), serta galeri jualan.

    Kedudukan kewangan Kumpulan juga menunjukkan pengukuhan drastik hasil daripada suntikan dana IPO, dengan jumlah ekuiti melonjak kepada RM35.00 juta setakat 31 Mac 2026 berbanding RM17.42 juta pada akhir tahun lalu. Pada masa yang sama, baki tunai dan bank meningkat kepada RM21.85 juta, memberikan fleksibiliti modal yang kukuh untuk mengendalikan projek sedia ada dan masa hadapan. Dana kasar RM18.10 juta yang diraih daripada IPO sebelum ini telah diperuntukkan untuk pengembangan perniagaan, bon prestasi projek, pembayaran balik pinjaman bank, dan modal kerja.

    Melangkah ke hadapan, Adnex menyatakan keyakinan yang tinggi terhadap prospek industrinya di Malaysia. Permintaan terhadap perkhidmatan pengubahsuaian dan hiasan dalaman dijangka terus meningkat, dipacu oleh pertumbuhan sektor hartanah komersial dan perindustrian, serta kemasukan pelaburan domestik dan asing yang berterusan. Trend pasaran ini bakal merancakkan lagi aktiviti pembukaan, penempatan semula, dan penaiktarafan ruang pejabat serta premis operasi syarikat-syarikat korporat di dalam negara.

  • Suku Pertama TK2026: Hasil Master Tec Meningkat 29.8%, PBT Melonjak

    Suku Pertama TK2026: Hasil Master Tec Meningkat 29.8%, PBT Melonjak

    Laporan kewangan terbaharu Master Tec Group Berhad (“Master Tec”) bagi suku pertama berakhir 31 Mac 2026 menonjolkan trend pertumbuhan yang sangat positif. Pakar pembuatan dan pengedaran kabel kuasa ini berjaya merekodkan rantaian angka yang memberangsangkan, menyaksikan prestasi tahun ke tahun (YoY) syarikat melonjak ke tahap yang lebih tinggi.

    Berdasarkan data operasi yang dikeluarkan, hasil perolehan Master Tec melonjak sebanyak 29.8 peratus untuk mencecah RM91.16 juta, berbanding RM70.24 juta pada suku yang sama tahun lalu. Pertumbuhan ketara ini disumbangkan hampir sepenuhnya oleh segmen pembuatan teras yang meraih RM86.83 juta (naik 36.2 peratus). Prestasi ini mencerminkan betapa rancaknya aktiviti pembekalan kabel syarikat ke pelbagai projek mega merentasi sektor infrastruktur, utiliti, telekomunikasi, tenaga boleh diperbaharui, perindustrian, dan pemantapan hab pusat data (data centre).

    Pertumbuhan hasil yang agresif ini membawa impak besar kepada keuntungan sebelum cukai (PBT) Master Tec yang melonjak 38.6 peratus kepada RM7.07 juta, berbanding RM5.10 juta pada suku pertama tahun lepas. Lonjakan ini disokong oleh keuntungan kasar sebanyak RM9.30 juta, hasil tindakan proaktif syarikat dalam mengoptimumkan rantaian pengeluaran bagi mengekang impak turun naik harga bahan mentah. Seterusnya, keuntungan selepas cukai (PAT) turut meningkat 15.6 peratus kepada RM5.25 juta, dengan pendapatan asas sesaham mengukuh kepada 0.53 sen.

    Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Master Tec Group, Tee Kok Hwa, menyatakan bahawa maklum balas pasaran terhadap produk kabel mereka kekal utuh dalam sektor-sektor pertumbuhan utama negara. Walaupun mengakui terdapat sedikit kelembapan suku ke suku disebabkan oleh kesan bermusim, beliau menegaskan keupayaan pelaksanaan operasi dan daya tahan platform pembuatan Master Tec telah terbukti berjaya melindungi margin keuntungan syarikat daripada tekanan luar.

    Melonjakkan lagi keupayaan pasaran masa hadapan, Master Tec turut mengumumkan kejayaan menyelesaikan pengambilalihan tanah pegangan bebas seluas beberapa ekar di Jasin, Melaka dengan pelaburan bernilai RM10.20 juta pada 8 Mei 2026. Pelan hartanah industri ini bakal menjadi tunjang utama kepada peluasan kapasiti pengeluaran kilang serta meningkatkan kecekapan rantaian bekalan logistik Kumpulan secara jangka panjang.

    Bagi baki suku tahun akan datang, Master Tec mengambil pendekatan optimis namun tetap berhati-hati. Kumpulan akan terus memacu operasi pembuatan kabel menerusi Master Tec Wire & Cable Sdn. Bhd., di samping memanfaatkan anak syarikatnya, Sediacom Sdn. Bhd., untuk menguasai kontrak kejuruteraan dan pembinaan gentian optik. Biarpun pasaran global masih dibayangi isu rantaian bekalan dan ketidaktentuan geopolitik, Master Tec komited meletakkan kawalan kos yang ketat serta amalan kemampanan sebagai strategi utama mengekalkan momentum kecemerlangan ini.

  • Eckem Holdings Rolls Out 125m-Share IPO Prospectus

    Eckem Holdings Rolls Out 125m-Share IPO Prospectus

    KUALA LUMPUR — Eckem Holdings Berhad officially rolled out its Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus today, paving the way for its upcoming debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. The specialty industrial chemical solutions provider, which also manufactures and trades rubber products, is looking to raise RM15.00 million in gross proceeds to fund its next chapter of growth.

    The IPO layout is straightforward: a public issue of 125.00 million new ordinary shares (representing 20.00% of the company’s enlarged issued share capital) and an offer for sale of 62.50 million existing shares (representing 10.00%). Priced at an accessible RM0.12 per share, the listing gives the group a solid financial launchpad to scale up its operations.

    Eckem Holdings has a clear game plan for the RM15.00 million raised. The largest portion—RM6.00 million—will go toward building a brand-new corporate office, warehouse, and laboratory to seriously level up its physical infrastructure. Another RM2.00 million will fund a new production line for its rubber products segment to boost manufacturing capabilities. The rest of the proceeds will keep the company lean and agile, with RM1.45 million allocated to repay bank borrowings, RM1.75 million set aside for daily working capital, and RM3.80 million covering the standard listing expenses.

    Mr. Tan Khai Jeik (Jack Tan), Executive Director of Eckem Holdings Berhad, shared that launching the prospectus is a massive milestone for the team. He noted that over the years, the company has built its reputation on being a reliable partner to industrial customers, offering everything from steady supply chains to tailored chemical formulations and technical support. He added that the IPO capital will help upgrade their facilities and tech, making them even better equipped to support Malaysia’s busy manufacturing sector.

    Datuk Bill Tan, Managing Director of M & A Securities Sdn Bhd, is also optimistic about the company’s trajectory. He highlighted that Eckem Holdings has carved out a really strong, stable niche in the specialty industrial chemicals space thanks to its custom solutions and loyal client base. With Malaysia’s industrial and manufacturing sectors continuing to grow, he sees the group as being in the perfect position to capture new opportunities and drive sustainable growth once listed.

    The company currently serves a wide variety of industries, providing solutions to downstream industrial manufacturers, compounders, and resellers. While Eckem Holdings has a global footprint with clients in China, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States, its home market is its strongest driver—Malaysian operations accounted for roughly 94% of its total revenue in the 2025 financial year.

  • Kuala Lumpur Braces for Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026: Malaysia’s Ultimate Auto Showcase and Premium Deals

    Kuala Lumpur Braces for Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026: Malaysia’s Ultimate Auto Showcase and Premium Deals

    The capital city is preparing for a massive influx of automotive enthusiasts and active car buyers as details emerge for the upcoming Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026. The high-profile event is scheduled to run from June 5 to 7, 2026, taking over the premium XOX Arena at The Arch Galeries along Jalan Tun Razak.

    Operating under the campaign theme “Best Cars. Best Deals. Best Time to Buy,” the three-day exhibition is being positioned as a crucial anchor event for the local automotive market this year. Industry observers note that the event’s central location and extensive daily operating hours—from 10:00 AM until 12:00 AM midnight—are specifically structured to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected to flood the venue over the weekend.

    The expo will act as a unified, single-roof destination for a powerful portfolio of global automotive brands. Visitors will have direct access to a diverse fleet of vehicles spanning premium luxury, family-focused SUVs, and rapidly growing electric mobility sectors. The confirmed manufacturer lineup features prominent brands including BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad, BYD, DENZA, Hyundai, Ford, Range Rover, and Volvo, alongside certified pre-owned selections from Auto Selection.

    Organisers have emphasized that the event is engineered to function as a high-volume transactional marketplace rather than a passive exhibition. To stimulate consumer purchasing, the event is rolling out major financial incentives, including direct vehicle rebates reaching up to RM200,000, tailored financing frameworks, and competitive on-site trade-in valuations. Buyers will also be able to cross-compare different marques, participate in multi-brand test drives, and negotiate directly with official brand representatives.

    “Sime Motors MotorExpo 2026 is where Malaysians come to discover the latest vehicles, test drive their dream cars, and most importantly, secure exceptional deals that are only available during these three days,” said Vi Thim Juan, Managing Director of Retail & Distribution Malaysia. “Whether you are looking for your first car, upgrading to a premium brand, or making the switch to electric mobility, this is the best time to buy.”

    Serving as the official venue partner, The Arch Galeries Kuala Lumpur offers modern, versatile event spaces and seamless inner-city accessibility designed for international-tier showcases. Prospective attendees are encouraged to complete early registrations and monitor Sime Motors’ official corporate communication channels for upcoming product disclosures, new model launches, and specific promotional schedules ahead of the opening morning.