Mitraland Group is expanding its signature Quartz series by rolling out the third and largest collection so far: Bayou Quartz in Kota Bayuemas, Klang, Selangor, on Oct 10. 

Spanning 52 acres of freehold land, Bayou Quartz has a gross development value of RM800 million. It comprises...

Mitraland’s new 52-acre gem in Kota Bayuemas

It was a scorching afternoon when Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) executive director and chief of regional industrial business development Kevin Li and regional vice-president Syarul Izam Sarifudin arrived at The Edge’s office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The pair had flown in f...

Cover Story: Playing the long game at Forest City

Building climate resilience is no longer just about recovering from the next massive flood or enduring another scorching heat wave. It requires fundamentally rethinking how our cities grow, fund and protect their most vulnerable populations, according to experts from government planning agencies,...

Planning cities that last

Boosted by a stellar first half, CPI Land Sdn Bhd has reaffirmed its RM2.4 billion gross development value (GDV) target for new launches despite market headwinds.

“Rising costs and market uncertainties are very challenging for the entire industry, not just for CPI Land. For us, we plan ...

Cover Story: Completing Taman Selayang Mulia

Major urban high-rise developers appear to have taken a new approach to their projects in recent years. Companies such as EXSIM Group, Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING), ParkCity Group, SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD) and UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) believe that a community isn’t built on an abu...

Cover Story: Creating common spaces to tackle vertical isolation

Sunway Healthcare Group broke ground for the RM800 million Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri in Johor on Friday, further completing the 2,000-acre Sunway City Iskandar Puteri township development.

Sunway Healthcare Group breaks ground for RM800 mil Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri in Johor

Buyers of residential property have become increasingly selective, making product design, price point and location critical to the success of a new launch, according to Savills Malaysia director of research and consultancy Fong Kean Hwa when presenting The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang V...

The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang Valley Residential Property Monitor 2Q2026: Klang Valley’s housing demand holds firm across key segments

Stepping into Capital Cafe in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) feels like travelling back to the 1950s. Outside, modern Kuala Lumpur rushes forward, but inside, time simply pauses. Every detail is a reminder of the past — the old hand-painted menu on the wall; vintage photos of Jalan Tuanku Abdul ...

The beating heart of muhibah in Jalan TAR

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 10): With urban areas driving a third of global carbon emissions, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Malaysia urges the private sector and financial leaders to come together to turn climate policy into concrete action, creating a more sustainable built environment.

NRES: Government, private sector to work together to turn climate policy into action

The maths of mixed-use developments

Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, and Penang will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday.

Schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, Penang to reopen Monday

IPOH (Oct 18): DAP elected representatives who fail to meet their key performance indicators (KPIs) risk not being renominated in future elections, party secretary general Anthony Loke said.

He said Perak DAP, under the leadership of its chairman Nga Kor Ming, had set strict performance...

DAP reps who fail to hit KPIs risk being dropped, says Loke

The Sabah Cabinet has approved 24-hour operations for the Sepanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP) to address logistics congestion, but implementation depends on the industry ecosystem's overall readiness, as well as the readiness of related government departments and agencies.

Sepanggar Bay Container Port gets nod from Sabah Cabinet for 24-hour operations 

The Malaysian Prisons Department is now in the final phase of drafting regulations and conditions for the implementation of home detention following the conditional pardon decision that allows former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence through this method.

Prisons Dept finalising house arrest rules, says home minister

Malaysia’s diversified economy, resilient export markets and stronger fiscal buffers will help cushion external shocks and support its growth outlook for 2027, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Amir Hamzah sees Malaysia’s diversified economy, fiscal buffers cushioning external shocks in 2027

The E-Commerce Bill will be tabled in Parliament at the first meeting next year to strengthen the regulation of online transactions, said Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.

E-Commerce Bill to be tabled in first Parliament meeting of 2027, says minister 

China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of a broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology.

China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies

Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein have signed a free-trade agreement with Vietnam, the governments of Norway and Vietnam announced on Sunday.

Vietnam signs free-trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland

China's exports of refined oil products in September surged 39.4% year-on-year, data showed on Sunday, with diesel exports reaching their highest in more than three years amid a tight global market as the Iran war and other conflicts curb output from the Middle East and Russia.

China's September refined fuel exports surge amid Iran war; diesel exports more than triple

The MediAsas scheme, set to launch in January 2027, will provide a financial and healthcare safety net for Malaysia's middle-income group (M40), who are currently facing medical inflation.

MediAsas offers safety net for M40 group, says health minister

Rioting erupted in cities across France on Saturday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services spiralled out of control in some of the worst violence the country has witnessed for decades.

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) has been appointed the official sponsor of the revered Hans Christian Andersen Award, considered the highest global honour for authors and illustrators of children’s books. As sponsor for the 2027-2036 term, the statutory body’s duties primarily entail facilitating the judging process and covering costs incurred during the award’s administration. In this week’s Options cover story, PPAS director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad breaks down what this opportunity brings to the local literary community and the importance of nurturing creativity in young minds.

A new chapter 

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.&nbsp;

Gombak picks up speed for next growth cycle

The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate the situation.

Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

The MediAsas scheme, set to launch in January 2027, will provide a financial and healthcare safety net for Malaysia's middle-income group (M40), who are currently facing medical inflation.

The Johor government has extended the closure of schools and educational institutions across the state for another five days from Monday (Oct 19) due to the haze.

Johor schools to remain closed another week, says state exco

A pickup in UK inflation to a nine-month high in data this week is likely to set the stage for key decisions from the upcoming budget to a likely interest-rate increase.

UK inflation can seal the deal on BOE’s November rate hike

China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of a broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology.

China's exports of refined oil products in September surged 39.4% year-on-year, data showed on Sunday, with diesel exports reaching their highest in more than three years amid a tight global market as the Iran war and other conflicts curb output from the Middle East and Russia.

The E-Commerce Bill will be tabled in Parliament at the first meeting next year to strengthen the regulation of online transactions, said Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has restructured its leadership in Sarawak, naming Mahmud Epah as the new state party chairman.

PKR shakes up Sarawak leadership, names Mahmud Epah chairman 

Malaysia’s diversified economy, resilient export markets and stronger fiscal buffers will help cushion external shocks and support its growth outlook for 2027, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Venezuela expects nearly US$76 billion (RM310.3 billion) in oil investment over the next five years under recently signed agreements, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday, adding that a bilateral accord with the US includes plans to drill 250 rigs.

Venezuela expects nearly US$76b in oil investment over five years, acting president says

Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein have signed a free-trade agreement with Vietnam, the governments of Norway and Vietnam announced on Sunday.

IPOH (Oct 18): DAP elected representatives who fail to meet their key performance indicators (KPIs) risk not being renominated in future elections, party secretary general Anthony Loke said.

He said Perak DAP, under the leadership of its chairman Nga Kor Ming, had set strict performance...

The Sabah Cabinet has approved 24-hour operations for the Sepanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP) to address logistics congestion, but implementation depends on the industry ecosystem's overall readiness, as well as the readiness of related government departments and agencies.

The Malaysian Prisons Department is now in the final phase of drafting regulations and conditions for the implementation of home detention following the conditional pardon decision that allows former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence through this method.

Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, and Penang will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday.

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