Kuala Lumpur, 7th Feb 2026, McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernize existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years. Its managing director and local operating partner, Datuk Azmir Jaafar said the investment reflects the company’s long-term vision to build a future-ready Malaysian workforce while…
4th February 2026, Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained a BUY call on Focus Point Bhd with a target price of RM0.83, signalling a 71.1% capital upside from its current market price of RM0.485. The research house highlighted that the group is well positioned for a strong fourth-quarter 2025, supported by seasonal strength…
Kuala Lumpur, 29th Jan 2026 A total of 71 foreign food and beverage (F&B) franchisors were registered to operate in Malaysia as of Dec 31, 2025, representing 42% of the 170 F&B franchisors on the national register, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) said. In a written parliamentary reply published on Parliament’s website,…
Kuala Lumpur, 7 Feb 2026, McDonald’s Malaysia merancang untuk melabur RM1 bilion bagi membuka 100 restoran baharu, memodenkan cawangan sedia ada dan memperkukuh keupayaan digital dalam tempoh lima tahun akan datang. Pengarah Urusan dan Rakan Operasi tempatannya Datuk Azmir Jaafar berkata pelaburan itu mencerminkan visi jangka Panjang syarikat untuk membina tenaga kerja Malaysia yang bersedia…
Johor Bahru, 5th Feb 2026, Global halal quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand Marrybrown has strengthened its international footprint with the signing of a franchise agreement with Talaat Moustafa Retail (TMR), a subsidiary of Egypt’s largest listed real estate and hospitality conglomerate, Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), marking its official entry into the Egyptian market. The agreement was…
