Joseph Peter

Property developer Malton Bhd is exploring diversification into sustainable transportation through a new collaboration with Chinese electric motorcycle manufacturer Benling Vehicle, as both parties assess the viability of setting up a local assembly hub to serve Malaysia and the wider Asean market.

Excluding currency translation effects, the group recorded a strong normalised year-on-year growth of 14.5%, underpinned by robust local-currency demand across Latin America, India and the Middle East. While EBITDA and net profit moderated due to higher aircraft leasing costs and the absence of prior-year one-off gains, DXN maintained solid cash generation, declared dividends with a 59.5% payout ratio, and continued advancing its vertically integrated expansion strategy across Latin America to support long-term growth and supply chain resilience.

DHL Supply Chain Malaysia has commenced operations at its new Malaysia South Region Hub 2 in Senai Airport City, marking its second major logistics investment in Johor. The 18,660-square-metre facility, completed within a year, is fully occupied by key investors and strengthens DHL’s capacity to support advanced manufacturing and technology-driven supply chains in the region, while reinforcing Senai Airport City’s growing integrated industrial and logistics ecosystem.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 January 2026 - The Asian Financial Forum (AFF), Asia's flagship annual financial event, successfully wrapped up its 19th edition yesterday (January 27), following two days of high-powered discussions and intelligence sharing involving more than 4,000 business leaders and officials from over 60 countries and regions.