PETALING JAYA: The outlook for the construction sector appears positive this year, supported by rising earnings visibility, steady private investment and a broadening mix of infrastructure and specialised projects. Faster progress billings and improving margins are expected to underpin profitability, reinforcing expectations of a sustained sector upcycle. Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) posits five investment themes for the construction sector this year. “We believe that Southern Cable Group Bhd (SCGB) is best positioned to capitalise on any growth in construction activity in Johor,” Maybank IB said. It maintained its “overweight” stance on the sector, naming Gamuda Bhd , Sunway Construction Group Bhd and Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd as top picks.

Source: The Star January 09, 2026 00:34 UTC