In City & Country's Sept 21 cover story, CPI Land Sdn Bhd is rolling out its second launch of the year — a 50-acre landed residential development located in Selayang, Selangor.

Completing Taman Selayang Mulia

Jalan PJS 11/9 in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Selangor has always bustled with activity, drawing visitors from the nearby offices and universities.

One of its more popular spots is the famous Restoran Garlic Roasted Chicken Rice. On a typical weekday, long queues outside the restaurant ar...

Streetscapes: Jalan PJS 11/9 enjoys strong demand and capital appreciation

Living sector properties are gaining popularity in the region, according to the Knight Frank Asia-Pacific Horizon report “From Niche to Core: Why Asia-Pacific Living Sectors are Entering the Mainstream” released in July.

These properties, according to Knight Frank, refer to a diverse re...

Malaysia’s living sector assets maturing

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

AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) (KL:AMFIRST) has been under the radar over the past decade. Its unit price has stagnated, dividends have thinned and no new acquisitions have been made.

“We have been a little bit quiet,” says AmFIRST REIT CEO Chong Hong Chuon in an exclusive ...

Cover Story: AmFIRST REIT in process of repositioning portfolio

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

Coming from a public school, there were days when it got so hot that I wished air conditioners were installed, especially after physical education classes. But what if there are ways to cool down classrooms without resorting to such energy-intensive measures?

For decades, Malaysia’s gre...

Retrofitting classrooms for a comfortable learning experience

The maths of mixed-use developments

As the nation celebrates its 69th year of independence, some of the winners of The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2025 talk about their environmental, social and governance measures and how their property portfolios will shape the physical identity and sustainability legacy of the c...

Cover Story: Building a sustainable future for the next generation

In City & Country's Sept 7 cover story, AmFIRST REIT (KL:AMFIRST) chairman Azlan Baqee Abdullah, CEO Chong Hong Chuon and deputy CEO and head of investment Zuhairy Md Isa discuss the REIT's challenging period and how it plans to turn around the trust. After years of being under the radar amid an office glut and muted acquisition activity, AmFIRST has been quietly repositioning its portfolio, divesting non-core assets, growing a new income stream and improving occupancy across its assets to strengthen the trust's fundamentals.

On a journey of transformation

Global networking devices and accessories provider TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn Bhd has launched WiFi 8, a new technology designed to strengthen coverage, manage congestion and reduce interference.

TP-Link launches new WiFi technology to strengthen connectivity, manage congestion

Every important decision we make is, in one way or another, a decision about the future. Parents save for their children’s education in the hope of creating better opportunities. Young professionals choose careers based on where they believe industries are heading. Businesses invest in new produc...

Ideas: Thinking beyond tomorrow

Malaysia is strengthening its cybersecurity foundations as businesses, public services and critical infrastructure become more digitally connected. The Cyber Security Act 2024 has reinforced the importance of stronger governance and accountability, while the adoption of cloud services, automation...

Security: Building the workforce behind Malaysia’s cyber resilience

Last week, I learnt about something called a “dopamine site”, which is basically a website that lets you shop without spending any actual money.

One of them, Dopamine Shop (dopamine-shop.com), looks like any other online marketplace, with a search bar, shopping cart, deals, mystery boxe...

Geekspeak: The thrill (and disappointment) of shopping for nothing

Affluent and high-net-worth (HNW) investors in Malaysia are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for finance and investment, but they still rely heavily on the critical oversight that comes from human professional judgement. This is why more than half, or 58%, still want human-AI synergy when making financial decisions.

Human-AI hybrid preferred in financial decision-making

Just a year ago, most manufacturers experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) were still in the pilot stage, testing the technology in controlled environments to better understand its potential. That phase is now largely over, says Samson Khaou, executive vice-president for Asia-Pacific at ...

Industry: AI adoption among manufacturers enters a more mature phase

CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) is expanding beyond mobile connectivity into enterprise technology solutions as slowing growth in the telecommunications market pushes operators to seek new revenue streams.

Kugan Thirunavakarasu, chief enterprise business officer at CelcomDigi, says connectivity...

Connectivity: CelcomDigi looks beyond connectivity for growth

Malaysia’s bid to capture 7% of the global advanced packaging market by 2035 is beginning with five local companies developing an advanced packaging prototype built around an HBM4-capable chip for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing applications — in a collective attempt t...

Cover Story: What it takes for Malaysia to gain a foothold in advanced packaging

The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) is testing a framework to align research and commercialisation efforts with national priorities.

CEO Ashran Ghazi, who stepped into the role in December 2025, says the approach is intended to prevent research and ...

Interview: MRANTI uses national priorities to guide park and commercialisation plans

Healthcare professionals often find themselves burdened with paperwork, taking time away from direct patient care.

A 2025 study, “Job satisfaction among public health and primary care physicians: A systematic review”, by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Faculty of Medicine, found that n...

Expansion: Reducing administrative burden in healthcare

MGB Bhd (KL:MGB) has won Best Performing Company by Sector for construction at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, a recognition that comes as the group lifts its ESG rating and maintains a clean workplace safety record across a widening set of operations.

MGB records zero fatalities and work-related injuries across eight million man-hours worked

Bermaz Auto Bhd (KL:BAUTO) has been named Best Performing Company by Sector for consumer products and services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, a recognition that follows a year in which the group extended its sustainability efforts across its supply chain.

Bermaz Auto extends sustainability across its supply chain

For the second year running, Wasco Bhd (KL:WASCO) has taken home the award for Best Performing Company by Sector for energy at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

Wasco continues to evolve to deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy

First-time winner RCE Capital Bhd (KL:RCECAP) is one of two firms named Best Performing Company by Sector for financial services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

RCE Capital garners first award win with strong ESG governance and greater team engagement

Tune Protect Group Bhd (KL:TUNEPRO) is one of two companies to take home the award for Best Performing Company by Sector for financial services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

Identifying and managing climate-related risks central to Tune Protect’s value creation

VS Industry Bhd, which is named Best Performing Company by Sector for industrial products & services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year, has been stepping up the integration of ESG considerations into its operations and business planning.

VS Industry earns second straight win

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has continued to strengthen its sustainability efforts through the implementation of its Beyond Zero framework, which focuses on emissions reduction, nature restoration and social impact, leading to its win at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026 in the plantation sector.

SD Guthrie achieves record traceability, eyes further gains in responsible sourcing

SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD), a two-time winner at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards, has taken home the award for Best Performing Company by Sector for property at the 2026 edition.

SkyWorld to integrate more efficient building solutions across future developments

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (KL:CLMT) has emerged as a winner in the real estate investment trusts (REIT) category at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026. Yong Su-Lin, CEO at CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management (manager of CLMT), says the company’s proudest achievement is achieving 100% green building certification ahead of its 2030 target.

CapitaLand obtains 100% green building certification for operationally controlled retail assets

ViTrox Corp Bhd (KL:VITROX) has won the Best Performing Company by Sector award for technology at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

ViTrox keeps sustainability in step with growth

The Edge ESG Awards 2026

The Edge Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2026

The Edge Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2026

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2026

The Edge ESG Awards 2025

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2025

At The Edge x HSBC Pre-Budget 2027 Roundtable, Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican says there are no new taxes in store, though SST is getting a tweak. He explains why GST is off the table for now — and what's being fixed instead. More from the conversation in our special pullout in the Sept 14th edition of The Edge https://specialissues.theedgemalaysia.com/flipbooks/specialreports/the-edge-hsbc-pre-budget-national-roundtable-2026

No new taxes, but SST fine-tuning continues — Treasury Sec-Gen

IKEA Malaysia has been in the country for three decades, but not all of those years have been smooth sailing. Former country manager and current commercial director of Ikano Retail Malcolm Pruys talks about how Malaysian tastes have changed and the challenge of not only keeping up with them, but growing with them as well. Note: This interview was conducted before the change in country manager.

IKEA Malaysia talks 30 years of competition, consumers and karipaps

Ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed house arrest with conditions. This and more in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

E5: King consents to house arrest for Najib until Aug 2028

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he is still looking for ways to pay the fine previously imposed to meet the terms of his conditional pardon.

Najib says assets, accounts still frozen as he thanks King for mercy — lawyer

Humanity’s desire to delve into the unknown has long shaped how we see and experience the world, from the wilderness to outer space. In this season’s fashion spread, Options takes that instinct for discovery as its starting point, reimagining Autumn/Winter 2026 collections through the lens of adventure.

Window of opportunity

Yemen's Houthis said they attacked "sensitive" sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday with missiles and drones, hours after flames and a large plume of smoke were seen near the city's main airport.

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital

US President Donald Trump’s talks with China’s Xi Jinping is set to be the week’s pivotal event, covering crucial issues from tariffs to technology related to the world’s two largest economies.

Trump-Xi showdown casts shadow over global economy

DAP secretary general Anthony Loke on Saturday said he will resign as transport minister over the Pardons Board decision to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the rest of his jail sentence at home.

Najib house arrest: Loke says he will be the only DAP minister to resign to prevent govt collapse as some would want to happen

Wanita DAP is urging the government to disclose the meeting minutes of the Pardons Board that granted the second clemency for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Wanita DAP urges govt to release Pardons Board meeting minutes

A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 4pm on Saturday.

Haze: 17 areas nationwide record unhealthy air pollutant index readings as of 4pm

A group of more than a dozen civil society organisations has called for immediate and full disclosure of the royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Citizen groups demand full disclosure of documents on Najib’s pardon

The status of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case involving Datuk Seri Najib Razak remains unchanged following his conditional pardon, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman.

1MDB case status unchanged following Najib’s conditional pardon — MACC

A sukuk programme of Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has been placed under a rating agency’s watchlist after the forced selling of its founder’s shares and as borrowings ballooned.

Zetrix AI’s sukuk programme on MARC watchlist after founder’s forced selling

Wall Street closed a volatile week on a muted note on Friday as benchmark US Treasury yields topped 5%, while crude prices reversed earlier gains but remained above US$100 per barrel, keeping inflation worries front and centre.

S&P 500, Nasdaq advance, turning the page on a tumultuous week

These days, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is prevalent in all aspects of life, in various sectors of the economy and professions, and more so among white-collar workers.

Bracing for AI tidal wave disrupting jobs market

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

AirAsia Group, Capital A, KYM Holdings, TMK Chemical, Tenaga Nasional, Vestland, Eco World, Zetrix AI, Jati Tinggi 

While Malaysians are no strangers to floods and heatwaves, these events are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity, a development many attribute to climate change.

Counting the cost of climate change

Malaysia recorded more than 21 million international visitor arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 2.5% despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia that led to the cancellation of 4,111 scheduled flights to the country.

Tourist arrivals in Malaysia grow 2.5% in 1H despite Middle East tensions

Newly listed beverage blend maker Butterfield FB Bhd (KL:BFIELD) has announced the emergence of Datuk Ooi Eng Leong, managing director of Nationgate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE), as a substantial shareholder.

NationGate MD Ooi Eng Leong emerges as substantial shareholder in newly listed Butterfield

The Prisons Department has not yet received an official letter notifying it of the Pardons Board’s decision on the conditional pardon for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Prisons Dept yet to receive official letter on Pardons Board decision — Saifuddin Nasution

Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka is finalising negotiations with parties that have similar aspirations, including Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), to form a PH Plus collaboration to contest the Melaka State Election.

Melaka PH, Bersatu in talks to form ‘PH Plus’ for state election, says Adly

Two vehicles bearing the Prisons Department logo were seen entering the compound of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence in Langgak Duta here on Saturday.

Two prison dept vehicles seen entering Najib’s Langgak Duta residence

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu and the ministry’s secretary-general in connection with an investigation into the delays in the supply of fertiliser in Kedah.

MACC records statement from Mohamad Sabu, sec-gen in fertiliser supply delay probe

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has issued a notice to former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim and his family, requiring them to declare their assets within a month.

MACC gives Abdul Azeez and family one month to declare assets

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that it recorded the statement of former Felda chairman Datuk Mohd Isa Abdul Samad at Sungai Buloh Prison on Sept 17 to assist investigations into the Op Fella case.

Op Fella probe: MACC records Isa Samad’s statement

The decision to grant a conditional pardon to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak should not be regarded as a decision by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim or Pakatan Harapan (PH), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said.

Najib's conditional pardon not Anwar's or PH's decision — Fadhlina

Police have busted an online scam call centre in Ipoh that allegedly impersonated friends to deceive victims in Japan, with seven suspects arrested in a raid at a house in Taman Merdeka on Wednesday.

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said those arrested were six Japanese men and a local man aged between 22 and 58.

Japanese scam call centre busted in Ipoh, six Japanese and one Malaysian arrested

Malaysia’s tool, die and mould (TDM) industry is set to enter a new phase of digital transformation and global competitiveness with the launch of the NEW TDM Project next month.

SIRIM Bhd president and group chief executive officer Nik Sazali Nik Hussin said the strategic initiative would be implemented under the 13th Malaysia Plan and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 to strengthen the country’s TDM ecosystem comprehensively.

NEW TDM Project to drive transformation of Malaysia’s tooling industry

First, Win the AI Race. Then, Stop the Race?

Shifting between the perspectives of an estranged father and his daughter, the narrative follows this reunion between strangers against a Southeast Asian landscape.

Julia Merican on the inspiration behind her debut novella 'Plain Things for Lustrous'

The art installation draws inspiration from the festival’s origins as a time to give thanks for an abundant harvest and recognise the labour behind it.

Kwai Chai Hong celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 with 'Lunar Harvest'

The intriguing spherical case is a nod to the line's first model from the 1950s.

Blancpain's Lady B marks 70 years of the Ladybird collection

After the euphoria of Merdeka subsided, Malaysia turned its attention to producing food for the people so everyone would have enough to eat.

Chin Kar Yern's 'Modern Pangs' examines the role of sustenance in nation-building

From inventive flavours to keepsake boxes, these collections bring fresh ideas to a cherished tradition.

8 luxurious mooncake sets to splurge on for Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

During the California gold rush of the 1850s, many prospectors dreamt of striking it rich by finding gold. Yet some of the most consistent fortunes were made not by those digging for gold, but by those selling the picks, shovels and supplies that enabled the boom.

More than a century la...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Risks and opportunities in the AI boom

Asked to describe an entitled child, most of us understandably would describe that child as spoiled, demanding or accustomed to getting everything he or she asks for. Yet, some psychologists are increasingly suggesting that we may be looking at the wrong thing.

Imagine two children who ...

Wealth, by Design: The surprising investment lesson from an entitled child

Ray Farris, chief economist at Prudential PLC (UK) and Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd, sees further upside in Asian equities as US hyperscalers pour money into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. He says, however, that investors should favour selected markets and companies over b...

Event: Selective opportunities in Asia’s US$3.7 tril AI boom

Malaysian investors may soon be able to trade Hong Kong exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts ­(REITs) on the local bourse in ringgit, without currency conversion, and in board lots of 100 units. They may also be able to participate in the initial public offerings (IPOs) ...

Cover Story: New playbook on Hong Kong

Hive Ventures has set its sights on two Malaysian start-ups — one in fintech and the other in supply chain management — as it expects to close at least four new deals across Southeast Asia by year-end.

The investments form part of the venture capital firm’s bet on artificial intelligenc...

Venture Capital: Taiwan-based Hive Ventures targeting third and fourth deals in Malaysia

CoKeeps, one of the three digital asset custodians licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has been quietly expanding its business and product suites over the past 2½ years with fresh funding from investors.

In an interview with Wealth, its CEO Suhanna Husein says the firm ...

Digital Asset: CoKeeps positioning for data sovereignty

The income fund trend stretched into mid-August, with six new funds launched between July 17 and Aug 12, according to the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM).

The six funds were PMB Shariah Stable Distribution Income, AHAM AIIMAN Global Thematic Mixed Asset, Opus Life Sett...

Funds: Only six funds launched between mid-July and mid-August

While Grab and Gojek continue to dominate the urban e-hailing and on-demand delivery market, Haloje Delivery has stepped in to meet the needs of underserved communities in the suburban and semi-urban areas.

Haloje founder and director Jalluddin Abu Hassan conceived the idea in 2019 afte...

TheWall: Delivery and e-hailing platform Haloje aims to raise RM2 mil for expansion

PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): BLOX, the fintech company behind the ringgit-denominated stablecoin MYRC, has announced the successful close of its US$1 million seed funding round.

MYRC issuer BLOX completes US$1 mil seed funding round

PUTRAJAYA (Aug 13): VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million in three Bumiputera-led technology companies, with the investments targeting industrial automation, healthcare technology and digital accessibility.

VentureTECH invests RM28 mil in three Bumiputera tech companies

ANALYSTS rate the corporate earnings performance for 2Q as “satisfactory” given the backdrop of a prolonged Middle East conflict. The relative resilience of corporate earnings was attributed to Malaysia’s position as a net gas exporter, robust commodity prices and the ongoing up cycle in the tech...

Cover Story 2: Solid 2Q corporate earnings bolster market outlook

LARGE technology stocks are now being valued at target price-earnings (PE) multiples of between 30 and 55 times after delivering strong second-quarter results. But analysts warn that while a meaningful earnings recovery is expected across the sector, growth may still fall short of the elevated ex...

Cover Story 2: Tech stocks face high bar as AI boom lifts expectations

PRASARANA Malaysia Bhd, a unit under the Ministry of Finance, owns and operates the public transport system, spanning urban rail, bus services, property and supporting infrastructure in the country.

In its email response to The Edge, Prasarana says its current approach to transit-orient...

Cover Story 1: Prasarana says it’s committed to incorporating affordable housing in TODs — where appropriate

TRAFFIC congestion is rarely just a transport problem — it is also about land use. In other words, the issue is not a shortage of roads, but the distance between where people live and where they need to go.

When homes, jobs, schools and amenities are scattered across a sprawling urban f...

Cover Story 1: Balancing transit-oriented growth with housing for all

OVER the past decade or so, a new crop of third-generation family members has been moving into management roles and boardrooms at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies.

Some are still being nurtured while others have accumulated years of operating experience and are moving into the top jobs. ...

When the third generation steps into the business

Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT said on Sunday its fifth-generation technology platform had entered mass production, a claimed breakthrough that could help China build a stronger competitor to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology in the global market for memory chips.

China's CXMT says new memory-chip platform enters mass production

At the end of World War II, the US Navy was by far the world’s largest. As late as 1975, the United States remained a major shipbuilding power, although its preeminence had already begun to diminish. By the end of the 20th century, however, American shipbuilding was in steep decline, despite government efforts to revive it.

America’s Naval Disaster: Making Globalisation Work

Venezuela and TotalEnergies SE signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, setting up the French company for a return to operations in the South American country.

Venezuela, TotalEnergies pave way for oil company’s return

The settlement talks between Paramount Skydance Corp and California officials over the lawsuit challenging the Warner Bros Discovery Inc acquisition have included a promise by the company to stay in the state.

Paramount settlement talks include promise to stay in California — Bloomberg

Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the past two weeks reached the highest level in six months, signalling that US naval protection and mine clearance efforts are “paying off,” a regional US commander said.

Hormuz oil shipments hit six-month high, US commander says

President Donald Trump said he would name an artificial intelligence czar as he continued to push tech companies to race ahead with development despite growing fears safety.

Trump to name AI czar while rejecting safety risks as a hoax

As Europe heads into winter, electricity markets are flashing their strongest warning since the energy crisis.

Europe’s winter power surge is biggest since energy crisis

Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the US would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic island's security, leaving its precise scope unclear.

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

Artificial intelligence (AI) could lift European productivity by about 1% over five years, but risks widening inequality, straining power networks and increasing dependence on foreign technology unless governments deepen economic integration, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper said.

IMF tells EU ministers AI could boost growth but increase economic strains

China opened investigations into four online hotel and travel booking platforms over suspected practices that may undermine fair competition and merchants’ rights, extending a broader regulatory crackdown on the sector.

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