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.
According to analysts, the optimistic outlook is anchored on identifiable structural drivers rather than a single mega-project, with multiple subsectors expected to contribute to order-book growth and profitability.
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