Rehda Youth’s latest Township Tour Series took participants through two aspects of modern property development — how a township is planned and activated, and how its homes are increasingly being built off-site. The Aug 28 visit to Gamuda Cove and Gamuda IBS Banting Factory — both in Selangor — ga...

Rehda Youth tours Gamuda Cove and Gamuda IBS factory

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

As Malaysia readies itself for Budget 2027, property industry stakeholders are, once again, on cue with their annual wish lists.

The “wants” and “needs” sound all too familiar: easier financing, stamp-duty relief, incentives for first-time homebuyers, lower development costs and perhaps...

Who will manage the next million affordable homes?

When Malaya gained its independence in 1957 and later expanded to form Malaysia with Sabah and Sarawak in 1963, it gave citizens the freedom to shape their own future. This trajectory has driven immense economic and social growth, leading many to measure success through material possessions like ...

Big living in small spaces

Managing financial and operational conflicts

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

Masteron Sdn Bhd’s KR7 Residences Tower A in Taman Mas Puchong and Astra Residence in Taman Puchong Prima have achieved a take-up rate of 90%.

KR7 Residences Tower A, launched in December 2021, is one of two towers on a 3.12-acre development. The towers have a combined gross development...

Masteron’s KR7 Residences Tower A and Astra Residence achieve 90% take-up

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

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

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

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

Plastic bags and straws labelled as biodegradable, compostable, or environmentally friendly are now a common sight in the market. Unfortunately, the reality is that not all of these claims are entirely true and that the use of these materials may end up causing more harm to the environment than t...

Cover Story: Are biodegradable and compostable plastic the greenest solution?

There are only four years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030, but it is unlikely that all the 17 SDGs will be fulfilled by the deadline. According to the latest report, only 16% of the SDGs are on a positive pathway, and the rest are significantly off track.

Policy: What’s next after the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals?

The likelihood of El Niño developing now exceeds 90%, bringing expectations of a prolonged period of hotter and potentially drier conditions in Malaysia in early 2027. Climate change could further intensify the heat and other weather extremes.

The Super El Niño

Michelle Tee started her working life in the textile manufacturing industry by joining her father’s business in Johor, which specialised in manufacturing uniforms for companies. For the first eight years, Tee was happy whenever she saw batches of uniforms being sent to clients. That meant good sa...

Waste: Tackling the problem of used uniforms

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MSMEs will get temporary relief from any new minimum wage hikes, says Minister Steven Sim. This and more in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

E5: MSMEs temporarily exempted from new min wage - minister

We spend a lot of time asking who should govern, but who governs those who govern? This week in Tong’s Portfolio, we delve into the fundamental force that shapes the political economy and the difficult question of how to design the right institutions to best serve the public interest.

Tong’s Portfolio: Who Governs the Governors?

Monash University Malaysia, Sunway University and Taylor’s University have come together to form the Avengers of Malaysian higher education, named Triple Alliance.

NEWS: Monash, Sunway and Taylor’s form Triple Alliance

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

UWC, F&N, Astro, Divfex, Zetrix AI, Batu Kawan, MKH, Chin Hin Group Property, ES Sunlogy, Solid Automotive

The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv tried to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers subdued him while other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli officials said on Wednesday.

Passengers overcame pilot who tried to crash flydubai flight, Israel says

Companies seeking dual listings on the main boards of the Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong bourses only need one centralised, coordinated submission.

Simplified procedure for simultaneous IPO listing in Malaysia and Hong Kong takes effect

Wall Street's main indices gained on Wednesday, as a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading buoyed hopes that the Federal Reserve might not hike rates as soon as next month.

Wall Street climbs as cooling inflation tempers Fed rate-hike concerns

Oil prices rose on Wednesday and were on track for a big monthly gain as US-Iran talks aimed at ending their war stalled and tight fuel markets continued to underpin prices despite recovering Middle East crude supplies.

Oil gains as stalled US-Iran talks trump supply recovery

Global bonds inched up on Wednesday but were set for their worst month in years, hit by a mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of debt issuance and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli war on Iran keeps energy costs elevated.

Bonds suffer bruising September, but stocks remain resilient

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be temporarily exempted from any new minimum wage increase, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said on Wednesday.

MSMEs temporarily exempted from new minimum wage hike, says minister

Batu Kawan Bhd’s (KL:BKAWAN) unconditional mandatory takeover of MKH Bhd (KL:MKH) has crossed the 95% threshold, paving the way for the property developer’s delisting.

Batu Kawan’s takeover of MKH crosses 95%

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Wednesday Britain should consider options for its future relationship with the European Union (EU), including rejoining the bloc, doubling down on his message that Brexit had "done more harm than good".

Burnham says UK should weigh post-Brexit EU options, including rejoining

Retail prices of unsubsidised petrol and diesel are set to fall from Thursday, Oct 1, as average global crude oil prices moderate after Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline resumed operations.

Unsubsidised fuel prices to fall from Oct 1, diesel down 15 sen

US forces ended their mission in Iraq on Wednesday after more than two decades of war there, raising fears of a security vacuum that would embolden Iranian-backed Shi'ite militias and allow Islamic State to regroup.

US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic State

Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd (KL:HENGYUAN) fell over 20% in morning trade on Wednesday, prompting a suspension in the intraday short selling of the stock.

Hengyuan drops sharply after recent rally, stock still up over 360% 

VS Industry Bhd (KL:VS) hit a six-month high on Wednesday after the electronic manufacturing services provider reported a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss.

VS Industry hits six-month high after smaller 4Q and full-year loss surprise

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) hit a 10-month high in early trade on Wednesday after its joint venture with SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) and Gentari Sdn Bhd signed a term sheet with a US-based technology company for a 680MW renewable energy project in Perak.

Gamuda hits 10-month high on renewable energy venture with SD Guthrie

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Wednesday.

FBM KLCI up 0.44% to 1,651.17 on Sept 30, 2026

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, the need for cybersecurity spending has also increased significantly. According to a global survey of about 300 cybersecurity leaders conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and released on Aug 27, cybersecurity spending is expected to continue to grow strongly, with more than 80% of respondents planning to increase their budgets through 2027.

Rising AI complexity fuels cybersecurity spending

Sustainability hasn’t retreated, but its progress has fractured into winners and laggards, and CEOs must build conviction rather than assume uniform momentum, according to Bain and Company’s 2026 CEO Sustainability Report.

US$2.4 tril in green investment, yet most sectors are being left behind

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is demanding a comprehensive explanation from Meta regarding issues involving WhatsApp accounts that have been suspended, rendered inaccessible, or accessed without authorisation.

MCMC seeking explanation from Meta over WhatsApp issues 

UWC Bhd (KL:UWC) achieved record performance for its financial year 2026, following a more than doubling of its fourth quarter earnings.

UWC ends FY2026 with record numbers as 4Q profit more than doubles

“At the pleasure of the King” — what if the King is displeased?
The phrase is not what it seems.
Many have misinterpreted it. And a great many have given the phrase its literal meaning, forgetting and, in some cases, even in ignorance, that it is a legal phrase that has its own lega...

Opinion: At the pleasure of the King

EP Manufacturing Bhd (KL:EPMB) has announced the resignation of its group chief executive officer Ahmad Razlan Mohamed, 50, with immediate effect.

EP Manufacturing group CEO Ahmad Razlan Mohamed resigns

ES Sunlogy Bhd (KL:SUNLOGY) slipped into the red in the last quarter of its financial year, citing one-off impairment losses on trade receivables, property, plant and equipment.

Impairments drag ES Sunlogy into the red in 4Q as full-year profit shrinks 91% 

One of the brothers who co-founded Solid Automotive Bhd (KL:SOLID), Ker Boon Kee, has transferred his shares in the company to his children, making his son and executive director Ker Keddy the company’s second-largest shareholder.

Solid Automotive’s co-founder Ker Boon Kee transfers shares to children, son Keddy emerges as second-largest shareholder

The implementation of the multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) tolling system will not be rushed, with stakeholders given more time to finalise the arrangements, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Multi-lane fast flow implementation not to be rushed for toll collection — minister

Willowglen MSC Bhd (KL:WILLOW) has secured a RM24.9 million contract, its second win within a week, through its soon-to-be divested Singapore subsidiary Willowglen Services Pte Ltd.

Willowglen unit scores second win this week with RM25m in Singapore deals amid divestment

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) and IPVG Employees Inc have agreed to extend by three months the deadline to complete the Malaysian company's purchase of a 50% stake in Philippines-based MyEG Ventures Inc.

Zetrix AI, IPVG Employees extend deadline of MyEG Ventures deal by three months

Divfex Bhd (KL:DFX) said it has secured two contracts worth RM120.12 million to supply equipment for a 15MW data centre fit-out in Penang.

Divfex wins RM120m data centre equipment jobs in Penang

Who governs the governors?The political economy of incentives and power

Set against the limestone grandeur and greenery of the forest reserve in Rawang, the club is his answer to the country’s predictable wellness template.

Joewel Lee’s Takun Retreat club in Templer Park is built around sports and recovery

In conjunction with World Heart Day, he shares how the organisation is assisting patients in securing treatment.

CVSKL Foundation chairman Tan Sri Rashpal Singh Randhay highlights the changing face of heart disease

Over her decades-long tenure with brand, the American supermodel and actress has taken an active role in many of the manufacture’s defining moments.

Brand ambassador Cindy Crawford visits Omega's Swiss headquarters

With increasing interest in both spheres, he sees horology for women as a promising avenue.

Bvlgari Watches MD Jonathan Brinbaum on the intersection between jewellery and watchmaking

See Iu Hang turns nostalgic icons into functional tactile toys and cute collectibles.

Local artist RaidenArt gives fidget clickers a distinctly Malaysian twist

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 continues to deepen its ties with Asean through closer capital market collaborations, industrial ecosystem and cross-border investment channels, including the launch of the first Belt and Road exchange-traded fund (ETF), said Wang Sheng, chairman of China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd (CGS).

China-Asean ties move beyond trade into capital markets

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

ON Sept 18, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, granted Datuk Seri Najib Razak a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence for his SRC International conviction under house arrest until August 2028. 

The one condition attached is pa...

Courts: Najib gets conditional pardon even as other big names get hauled to court

WHILE official statistics show that Malaysians are beginning to save for retirement again, much more needs to be done to prepare for Malaysia’s transition into a super-aged nation by 2056, when one in five Malaysians will be aged 65 and above. This includes strengthening retirement savings, legac...

Preparing for Malaysia’s third age

SINGAPORE-listed Riverstone Holdings Ltd sees itself as a proxy for the current boom in the semiconductor industry simply because it is making clean room gloves, which command higher margins than medical gloves.

As semiconductor manufacturing becomes increasingly sophisticated, the need...

Riverstone strengthens clean room consumables business

YTL Power International Bhd’s (KL:YTLPOWR) share price has risen by 72.7% year to date. The gains come as its data centre (DC) segment has begun reporting standalone earnings, while its water and sewerage segment has strengthened and power generation has shown signs of stabilisation. In addition,...

How much more upside for YTL Power?

For many years, tax was viewed primarily as a compliance function, focused on meeting statutory obligations and managing financial risks.

Today, tax has become a strategic governance issue with implications for corporate reputation, stakeholder trust, long-term value creation and risk m...

My Say: Tax governance and the future of corporate accountability

It has been a year of great surprises that shook market expectations, but the surprises will keep coming. The trade war gave us many an unexpected twist and turn. The US-Israeli attack on Iran was another shocker, as was the earlier American kidnapping of Venezuela’s leader. The scale of artifici...

My Say: What the consensus view may be missing

ViTrox Corp Bhd (KL:VITROX) broke earnings record in its latest quarter and the growth momentum will continue.

“This year, our numbers will double. We believe strong growth momentum will continue into the next few years,” co-founder and managing director Datuk Chu Jenn Weng tells The Ed...

ViTrox rides AI-fuelled complexity to new highs

FOR Datuk Chu Jenn Weng, solving Malaysia’s talent shortage in the technology sector means taking steps long before graduates enter the workforce.

That conviction led ViTrox Corp Bhd (KL:VITROX) to build an education arm designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry...

Planting the seeds for Malaysia’s tech ecosystem 

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said it would "not be a good idea" to run in France's 2027 presidential race, telling newspaper La Croix on Wednesday that if she were to step down early from the bank in 2027, it would only be by a few months.

ECB's Lagarde says it 'would not be a good idea' to run for French president

The Federal Trade Commission is opening a sweeping probe into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI — Reuters

The Reserve Bank of India’s net short dollar book rose past US$200 billion (RM815.9 billion) for the first time, reflecting surging future repayment obligations from a dollar diaspora programme to support the rupee.

RBI’s short dollar book surges past US$200 bil on forex plan

BMW set out a restructuring plan on Wednesday centred on AI, management cuts and two new model launches as the German luxury automaker seeks to restore investor confidence after a string of profit warnings and a deep slump in its share price.

BMW bets on cuts, new models and AI to revive its fortunes

The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply in August amid a surge in imports, suggesting that trade could remain a drag economic growth in the third quarter.

US goods trade deficit widens sharply in August

Indian healthcare stocks eroded 248 billion rupees (RM10.55 billion) in market value on concerns that high-margin pharmacy revenue may come under threat after the top court questioned steep markups on lifesaving cancer drugs.

India hospital stocks erase US$2.6 bil as top court flags drug markup

Mattel said on Wednesday longtime CEO Ynon Kreiz would leave the toymaker for a senior leadership position at another public company and hand the reins to board member Roger Lynch.

Mattel CEO Kreiz to step down, Condé Nast's Lynch named successor

US inflation increased less than expected in August, which could see financial markets further reduce the odds of another interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month.

US inflation rises less than expected in August; consumer spending surges

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for advancing efforts towards "reunification" with Taiwan, the self-ruled island Beijing claims as its own, in a speech on Wednesday on the eve of China's national day.

China's Xi calls for progress towards unification with Taiwan

China's commerce ministry has decided to extend two probes into US trade practices it launched in March by three months until Dec 27, according to ministry statements.

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