The 525km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), the Phase 1 of which is 98.16% completed, could mark a turning point for Gombak, bringing renewed attention to the area’s commercial potential, surrounding property market and prospects for transit-oriented developments, say property consultants Henry Butche...

Cover Story: Gombak picks up speed for next growth cycle

On March 28, 2025, tremors from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused an under-­construction 30-storey State Audit Office building in Bangkok, Thailand — about 1,000km away — to fall like a house of cards. It was the only building to collapse in the country’s capital, and it was later disc...

If China has banned induction furnace steel, why are Southeast Asian nations using it?

Malaysia’s construction industry may be growing at a healthy clip, but many contractors, particularly the smaller ones, may not be receiving their payments quickly enough.

This was the message of a panel discussion titled “Liquidity or liquidation: High-stakes construction projects in a...

When contractors function as banks

The industrial property markets in the Klang Valley and Penang continued to be resilient in the first half of 2026, although buyers and occupiers were more selective amid economic uncertainties, higher development costs and changing business requirements.

The two property markets share ...

The Edge Malaysia | CBRE | WTW Industrial Property Monitor 2Q2026: Industrial property markets remain resilient amid more selective demand

It has been almost four months since the LRT Shah Alam line officially started operating. Some commuters have since taken to social media to voice their woes, not about the train service itself but about the lack of surrounding infrastructure.

In Malaysia, stepping off a train line does...

The walkability gap around Malaysia’s train stations

Defusing the capex time bomb

For more than two decades, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct has been synonymous with prime city-centre living. Anchored by the PETRONAS Twin Towers and Suria KLCC, the precinct has grown from a landmark development into an established luxury residential market, surrounded by offices, ...

Cover Story: Prime address continues to evolve

Can common property be turned into an accessory parcel? Common property refers to shared areas in a stratified development collectively owned by all parcel owners, whereas an accessory parcel is a designated private space, such as a parking bay, assigned to a specific owner.

So, is such...

When common property is sold off

Gombak is entering a new phase of growth, with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal expected to enhance connectivity and strengthen the district’s residential and commercial prospects. Property consultants discuss the renewed attention to the area’s commercial potential, surrounding property market and prospects for transit-oriented developments.

Gombak picks up speed for next growth cycle

Capital investment in technology is surging but workforce readiness remains a challenge, leaving enterprises short of the returns they expect.

Personalised upskilling key to job readiness

Not every photo needs to end up on a social media feed. Some are simply reminders of an ordinary day, whether it is a meal between classes, a funny moment with friends or a quick snapshot taken on the way home.

In response to the curated, polished feeds encouraged by mainstream social m...

Listicle: Apps for the moments you don’t post

Here’s a set of seven skills for you to consider cultivating to get and retain a job in the AI era

 

Human resources (HR) launches an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to analyse employee engagement. The AI reads 15,000 comments and p...

Econ 4.0: AI is here. Which skills matter more now?

Conversations around social entrepreneurship often focus on funding, but a bigger challenge for founders is moving from building businesses that look for customers to creating products and services that customers are actively looking for, says Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin, CEO of Satu Creative Services ...

Beyond Grants: Helping social enterprises build a stronger business case

IIMMPACT Sdn Bhd began in 2018 as a consumer app that allowed users to pay different bills through a single platform, but the business changed direction after struggling to retain customers as larger e-wallet operators expanded.

CEO and co-founder Alex Tan says fewer than 20% of users w...

Platform-as-a-service: IIMMPACT builds bill payment business after consumer app pivot

Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd is the only drone maker among the Malaysian companies given access to British chip architect Arm Holdings plc’s chip design technology, and it plans to design its own chip as it builds towards passenger flight.

The local drone industry has come a long way, ...

Cover Story: Betting on chip design for long climb to passenger flight 

Mall developers need to incorporate telecommunications infrastructure at the planning stage as growing demand for digital payments, artificial intelligence (AI) applications and 5G services puts greater pressure on indoor connectivity, says EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd.

Planning fibre pathw...

Infrastructure: Mall developers urged to plan early for 5G-ready connectivity

NEWS

Malaysia’s daily multimodal AI use to reach 43% by 2030

Malaysia’s daily use of multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach 43% by 2030, exceeding the global estimate of 30%, according to new research by Erics...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

The Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) and IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd plan to establish the Sarawak Quantum Safe Centre, an innovation hub that will help organisations prepare for cybersecurity risks posed by advances in quantum computing.

SAIC, IBM plan Sarawak quantum-safe centre to address post-quantum cyber risks

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Consumer finance group Skyro has received approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to conduct online moneylending in Malaysia, marking its second Southeast Asian market after the Philippines.

Philippines’ Skyro gets approval to offer online moneylending in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between KJTS Group Bhd (KL) and infrastructure-focused investment firm Stonepeak Partners, aims to use its capital expenditure (capex) model to adopt new energy-efficient technologies as they become commercially viable.

...

Preparing district cooling systems for future technologies

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia’s ambition to transition towards a low-carbon, sustainable and green economy requires a whole-of-nation commitment, with the government, industries, financial institutions, research institutions, state governments and local communities playing their respective roles, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof.

Whole-of-nation commitment needed to drive Malaysia’s green transition, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia has made significant early headway in its energy transition journey, having reached a 33% renewable energy (RE) capacity mix by mid-2026, placing the nation comfortably within reach of its 35% target by 2030 and its ultimate goal of
70% by 2050.

Grid upgrades, green sukuk and bankability key to next phase of energy transition

The National Climate Change Bill (Ruupin) could be tabled during the current parliamentary sitting, subject to Cabinet approval, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Climate Change Bill could be tabled in current parliamentary sitting, says minister

The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched the Lestari: Sustainability Framework and Roadmap 2030 (SFR2030) for the sectors it oversees — telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal and courier.

MCMC launches Lestari roadmap to cut emissions and e-waste

PERAK (Sept 24): About 100 residents of Kampung Sat, an Orang Asli village in Sungkai, now have a reliable source of electricity for home lighting and mobile charging after 10 portable battery energy storage systems (BESS) were deployed to households on Sept 3.

Solar batteries bring power to Orang Asli village in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): The Malaysian Constitution, shaped by the realities of 1957 and 1963, needs to be revisited if the government is to take greater responsibility for climate action today, said former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Constitution must reflect today’s climate demands, says Nik Nazmi

The 30% Club has done something important: it put a number on the table. But I want to challenge the number itself. If women are competent, the right target is not 30%. It is 100%. Boardrooms are not Spartan battlegrounds where gender earns entry. They are environments that reward critical thinki...

Views: The case for moving beyond the 30% Club target

Climate scientists have rung the alarm bells: El Niño is underway, with a "super" El Niño developing in the coming months, bringing intensified drought, heatwaves and heavy rainfall. We’re already seeing the effects of it across the world. In Spain, Italy and France, sweltering summer temper...

Views: El Niño: Who is to blame?

Cutting carbon is particularly difficult for a chemical company because many of its products rely on fossil-based raw materials while lower-carbon alternatives often cost far more than buyers are prepared to pay.

That leaves companies with a few broad options, such as investing in activ...

Industry: Petrochemical companies decarbonisation journey still challenging

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YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 27, 2026

SoftBank Group’s founder is said to have selected sites in Peninsular Malaysia and Kuching for US$50 billion in technology investments. More in our quick round-up of some today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

SoftBank’s Son reportedly planning US$50b M’sia tech outlay

AirAsia's Tan Sri Tony Fernandes denies any need for a rescue, but a fuel price shock and a stretched balance sheet have put its fundraising under the spotlight.

EDGE WEEKLY: AirAsia says no bailout needed, but the numbers raise questions

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU (Oct 27): Oil prices turned positive on Tuesday after a fall of about 1%, earlier in the session, as the chance of talks in Tehran eased fears of a broader Middle East supply shock, while renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia highlighted persistent risks.

Oil rises slightly as diplomacy hopes counter renewed Houthi attacks

Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) said on Tuesday it is no longer under anti-graft monitoring after implementing measures recommended by authorities.

HRD Corp says no longer under anti-graft agency monitoring

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Impact Capital Holdings Bhd, a Sarawakian technology firm, has launched its ACE Market listing that will raise RM27.6 million for the company and its shareholders.

Sarawak tech firm Impact Capital launches ACE Market IPO at 22 sen per share

Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:NESTLE) reported a 73% jump in net profit for the third quarter, thanks mainly to stronger sales and lower input costs.

Nestlé Malaysia reports 73% jump in 3Q earnings, raises dividend to 80 sen per share

GDB Holdings Bhd (KL:GDB) rose on Tuesday to the highest in over four months after the builder bagged its biggest housing contract to date while Apex Securities raised its outlook.

GDB shares rise to four-month high after record contract win, Apex raises target price

Malaysia's technology stocks outperformed on Tuesday, catching the buzz over artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic, which has officially filed for its listing.

Malaysia's tech stocks rally, ViTrox extends gain amid Anthropic listing buzz

Asian stocks surged on Tuesday as artificial intelligence (AI) bellwether Anthropic's eagerly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) filing lifted risk appetite ahead of tech earnings that will be a test for the AI trade, and central bank meetings that will influence near-term interest rates.

Asian stocks rise as AI enthusiasm returns ahead of earnings, central bank decisions

The nexus between business and politics in Corporate Malaysia has always produced a number of casualties. Whenever there was a change in the alignment of power in the government, businessmen who were seen to have been close to the ousted politicians were often punished.

On that score, P...

Alternative Views: What happens after the corporate mafia probe is crucial

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) must help more Malaysians achieve retirement adequacy by adapting to changing employment patterns while continuing to deliver sustainable returns, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

EPF must help more Malaysians achieve retirement adequacy, says Amir Hamzah

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s (KL:CIMB) planned sale of its business in the Philippines has drawn interest from local rivals including Bank of the Philippine Islands and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

CIMB attracts BPI, Metrobank for Philippine unit sale — Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): The government is considering a proposed Government-Owned Entities Bill to tighten governance of government-linked companies (GLCs) and related agencies, while preventing misappropriation such as that which occurred in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Felda and Tabung Haji.

PM: Proposed Government-Owned Entities Bill to tighten governance, prevent misappropriation

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Affin Bank Bhd (KL:AFFIN) may be under pressure from tighter margins from competition and higher provisions on retail borrowers in the near term, an analyst said.

Tighter margins, higher provisions may drag on Affin’s near-term earnings — analyst

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Seasonal recovery of crude palm oil (CPO) production is expected to drive earnings growth of the plantation sector for the third quarter of the year (3Q2026), said HongLeong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

HLIB expects seasonal CPO recovery to drive 3Q2026 plantations sector earnings

The number of Malaysians aged 65 and above crossed the one-million mark in 2002, accounting for 4.2% of the population. Back then, those aged 14 and below made up a third of the population.

Fastest ageing states as Malaysians grow older

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Malaysia is seen strengthening its position as a competitive and resilient investment destination.

Malaysia stays resilient as global investors seek new growth markets

From design to the finished device, a chip goes through four main stages. Global giants dominate each stage, but Bursa Malaysia–listed companies are strongest in assembly and test, and in the equipment, machined parts and automation segments that the entire chain depends on.

Where Malaysian players sit in the semiconductor value chain

Summary

•    The proposed minimum salary of RM2,500 could lift incomes of fresh graduates and semi-skilled workers, many of whom ear...

Implementation of minimum salary is key to lifting incomes of graduates and semi-skilled workers

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Several policy recommendations for the drafting of the Political Financing Bill will be presented to the Special Select Committee (JKPK) in the near future, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Political Financing Bill: Policy recommendations to be submitted to Special Select Committee soon, says Azalina

Public Bank Bhd's (KL:PBBANK) investment holding unit LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI) saw its net profit drop 15.7% in the third quarter, weighed down by lower investment returns and net fair value losses.

LPI Capital 3Q net profit down almost 16% on lower investment returns

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is enhancing the country’s disaster risk mapping by using the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics, and installing 34 early warning systems (EWS) at high-risk slope locations across the country.

Natural Resources Ministry strengthens disaster risk mapping, installs 34 landslide early warning systems

Summary

•    3REN is positioning itself to benefit from multinational corporations expanding their semiconductor and electronics ope...

3REN sees more opportunities as MNCs deepen Penang footprint

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): A total of 106,651 out of 207,083 active commercial vehicles had verified speed limitation devices (SLDs) installed as of Oct 26, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

Loke: 106,651 commercial vehicles fitted with speed limitation devices as of Oct 26

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): The Invest Borneo action plan should focus on shared value chains, improve cross-border ease of doing business and prioritise investment realisation to strengthen Borneo’s position as an investment hub, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

Mida calls for coordinated investment strategy to position Borneo as investment hub

Banks

NOMURA RESEARCH (OCT 13): We are turning increasingly bullish on Malaysian banks as the recent bond yield spike-driven derating appears overdone, in our view. Our positive stance is based on three key reasons: 1) we think conc...

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - Banks, MN Holdings Bhd, IJM Corp Bhd, Deleum Bhd

KUCHING (Oct 27): A notification letter on the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly has been sent to the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday, said Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar.

He said he had received the declaration of the dissolution of th...

EC notified of Sarawak State Assembly dissolution — Speaker

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted three stocks with positive momentum and two stocks with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia’s afternoon close on Tuesday.

Stocks with momentum on Oct 27, 2026: Ni Hsin, Rekatech, Revenue IF, AME REIT, Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor

More straightAs, less learning: What Malaysia's exams miss

The general manager of Penang Art District and programme director at Hin Bus Depot tells us about his first solo show in a 10-year creative career.

Artist Kenny Ng aka Sumidik discusses 'MaiKea' exhibition and working in the arts

Three of the nation’s leading dance schools are banding together for this culturally unifying production.

'Genggaman' embraces Malaysian diversity through traditional dance, music and collaboration

From pickled 'petai' to 'jeruk kedondong', its healthier artisanal products are handcrafted by a passionate father-daughter team.

Elevate your pantry with Pick A Pickle's bold flavour combinations

The 39mm annual calendar stands as one of the most compelling dress watches of the year.

Rolex's Perpetual Padellone honours a cherished collector moniker

Her mission has always been about sharing and sustaining dishes from her East Coast heritage.

How Norhelinda Daud is keeping family recipes alive at Rumoh Mekda

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Two additional general partners (GPs) have been named in Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd’s inaugural 2025 Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme (EMP) cohort, more than 15 months after the first three were announced.

Two more firms named in Jelawang’s inaugural Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme cohort

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Malaysia needs to ensure the investments it attracts translate into deeper local supply chains, higher-value jobs and greater participation by domestic companies, said UOB Malaysia CEO Datuk Ng Wei Wei.

Malaysia needs to turn foreign investment into stronger local supply chains

For much of the past two years, investors have asked when the US Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates. After Jackson Hole, a gathering of central bankers, a more important question has emerged: are markets prepared for rates to remain higher for longer?

The message from Ja...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Rate uncertainty and your portfolio

There is a peculiar feature of modern wealth. Some of the biggest things we aspire to own make surprisingly little financial sense. Take a car. In a city where ride-hailing is readily available, the mathematics of ownership can be difficult to justify once you add the purchase price, depreciation...

Wealth, by Design: Lifestyle tax: The price of the life we choose

Income funds took the spotlight for the third consecutive month. Five of the seven new funds launched from mid-August to mid-September were income or income-related funds, according to the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia.

The seven funds were AHAM Shariah Gold Tracker Ringgit...

Funds: Seven funds launched from mid-August to mid-September

Tokenisation, the act of representing an asset or claim as a token on a distributed ledger or blockchain, has remained under the radar among local financial institutions. Until recently.

The catalyst, market observers say, came from Bank Negara Malaysia, when it launched the Digital Ass...

Cover Story: Banks shift tokenisation into higher gear

Transitioning from the entertainment industry to the food and beverage (F&B) sector is not easy, but when comedian Ajak Shiro heard his child express a desire to start a fried chicken business, he thought of making the idea a reality.

Ajak, whose real name is Mohd Hanaffi Razak, loo...

Private Deal: Celebrity-founded nasi padang restaurant chain Bumbu Babah aims to raise RM20 mil

Two veterans of Malaysia’s start-up and investment ecosystem — entrepreneur and investor Sivapalan Vivekarajah and former Pitch Platforms Sdn Bhd (pitchIN) chief operating officer Xelia Tong — are launching a RM50 million debut venture fund.

Main Market-listed automotive replacement-par...

Venture Capital: Cypress Asia launches RM50 mil debut venture fund with New Hoong Fatt as anchor investor

Halogen Capital, the country’s first licensed digital asset fund manager, is in the process of launching Malaysia’s first digital currency exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Its founder and CEO Hann Liew says the firm is preparing a shariah-compliant Bitcoin ETF, potentially giving millions of...

TheWall: Halogen aims to go mainstream with ETF, starting with digital assets

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s venture capital fund-of-funds, Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd, has appointed Howard Soh as CEO, effective Oct 1.

Soh’s appointment comes about 15 months after former CEO Bryan Lim left Jelawang and its parent, Khazanah, at the end of June 2025, ...

Jelawang Capital appoints new CEO Howard Soh after long vacancy

China-based HB Global Ltd (KL:HBGLOB) announced last week that its Oct 15 application to change its financial year end for the second time this year — from June 30 to Nov 30 — had been rejected by Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).

Frankly Speaking: When saying ‘no’ sends the right signal

Notable filings

From Oct 5 to 9, notable filings at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at Salutica Bhd (KL:SALUTE), in which Singapore-based Fortune Innovative VCC Sub-Fund GEMS High Yield Investment Fund ceased to be a substantial shareholder after dispos...

Insider Moves: Salutica Bhd, Tambun Indah Land Bhd, Lee Swee Kiat Group Bhd, Solarvest Holdings Bhd, Excel Force MSC Bhd, Zetrix AI Bhd

Summary

•    Prosper Group’s Tee family and PACs breached the 33% shareholding threshold in United Malacca in September 2024 without...

Belated takeover offer at United Malacca raises questions over missed 2024 trigger

Nearly two months after Yinson Holdings Bhd’s (KL:YINSON) largest shareholder, the Lim family (27.7%), and MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) confirmed preliminary talks with another shareholder Employees Provident Fund (17.09%) to take the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) company private, a firm intention has yet to be announced.

Frankly Speaking: Yinson privatisation sees longer runway

What use is a navigation app that cannot navigate? That is the predicament Putrajaya has found itself in following the abrupt Waze ban for civil servants and its promotion of local alternative TuJu.

Frankly Speaking: Waze ban fiasco

BENGALURU (Oct 27): Toyota is recalling 228,367 vehicles in the US over seat backs that may fail to stay secured in a crash, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

Toyota to recall more than 228,000 US vehicles over unsecured seat back risk, US auto safety regulator says

Chinese households’ appetite for gold has grown over the past two months as prices soften and onshore equities lose their shine, providing support at a time when bullion is testing US$4,000 an ounce.

Chinese households are buying gold’s dip as prices test US$4,000

Spain is easing rules for data center power usage and granting them more time to adapt to the new framework, after an initial government proposal faced strong industry backlash.

Spain eases data centre energy rules in win for Big Tech

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan is scheduled to meet his Indonesian counterpart in Jakarta on Tuesday, days after Indonesia trimmed natural gas exports to the city-state.

Singapore’s top envoy visits Indonesia after natural gas cuts

HONG KONG/LONDON (Oct 27): HSBC on Tuesday reported a jump in quarterly profit, but revenue came in below estimates in part due to slower growth at its wealth business, dragging down shares in the lender by 6%.

HSBC's third-quarter revenue misses estimates, shares slide

SINGAPORE (Oct 27): Singaporean state gas buyer GasCo has launched its first procurement exercise to secure term supplies of liquefied natural gas, said Gan Siow Huang, the country's minister of state for energy, trade and industry.

Singapore launches first LNG term supply tender, weighs third import terminal

BENGALURU (Oct 27): Nvidia and Meta said on Tuesday that they would deepen their partnership on the Muse AI assistant and related AI models, with Nvidia investing US$3 billion in the Facebook parent's equity offering.

Nvidia, Meta deepen AI ties with US$3 bil investment deal

Porsche AG’s profitability held up despite another sharp decline in vehicle sales, as demand for 911 sports cars and high-priced derivatives helped cushion the slump in China and weaker factory utilisation.

Porsche profit holds firm as 911 cushions sales slump

(Oct 27): Orange SA raised its profit outlook for the third time this year, driven by growth across all the French mobile carrier’s markets.

Orange boosts profit outlook after Africa, Middle East growth

BENGALURU (Oct 27): Citigroup and BCA Research have downgraded Brazilian assets after Lula da Silva's election victory, arguing that the risk-reward profile for equities, bonds and the currency has worsened as investors reassess prospects for fiscal discipline and structural reforms under the new administration.

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