Johor’s real estate market appears to be on an upward trajectory, prompting developers to launch more projects this financial year, according to industry experts.

Attesting to the optimistic outlook, S P Setia Bhd plans to grow its presence in the southern region with a slew of launches...

S P Setia strengthens presence in Johor, to launch properties with a total GDV of RM618.76 mil this year

Greeted by cold weather upon arriving at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi in early January, we were whisked off to the 191-acre township of ParkCity Hanoi located in the east of the capital city of Vietnam.

Developed by ParkCity Group since 2010, the award-winning township has...

Cover Story: Pioneering master-planned, community-centric township in Hanoi

Upcoming township, GENTING XINTIANDI in Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, which has a gross development value (GDV) of more than RM20 billion and a total of eight phases, will be unveiling its first phase on June 16, 2023. The township is jointly-developed by Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) and Aset Kayamas.

GENTING XINTIANDI Phase 1 targeted to launch mid-June, sales gallery unveiled on May 25

S P Setia Bhd announces the appointment of Datuk Zaini Yusoff as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective July 1, 2023.

He is currently the executive vice-president, a position he has held since July 1, 2020. Zaini will report to chief executive officer Datuk Choong Kai Wai, and be responsible for strengthening the company's operating model to support growth through transformation.

S P Setia announces Zaini Yusoff as new COO

It had been a while since I last visited Jalan Sin Chew Kee in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, and I was pleasantly surprised by its high level of activity one sunny weekend.

The commercial area has been expanded to two lanes, with the second lane offering the most Instagrammable cafés suc...

Streetscapes: Lively boulevard in Bukit Bintang

KUALA LUMPUR (May 26): Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) on Wednesday (May 26) announced that its township development project, Andaman Island Phase 1 has attained GreenRE Platinum Provisional Certification under the township category. 

GreenRE was formed by Real Estate and Housing Developers Association Malaysia  (Rehda) in 2003 to promote sustainability in the property sector.

E&O’s Andaman Island Phase 1, The Meg and Arica get GreenRE Platinum Provisional Certifications

KUALA LUMPUR (May 25): Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) has announced its proposed acquisition of three parcels of freehold land totalling 948.8 acres in Kapar, Klang for RM618 million, which has been approved by shareholders at its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Wednesday (May 24).

SDP’s industrial growth strategy bolstered via RM618 mil land acquisition

Rising interest rates and the corresponding change in property values are the major criteria influencing investment decisions in the current market or economic climate, according to CBRE Research’s Intelligent Investment report titled “Analysing the funding gap: A bird’s-eye view of the Asia Paci...

Funding gap in Asia-Pacific stems from rising interest rates and property values, says CBRE

KUALA LUMPUR (May 17): The Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has commenced its 21st edition of the annual Safety and Health Conference 2023 at Sunway Resort Hotel on Wednesday (May 17). The conference is set to attract 300 participants.

In his welcome speech on Wednesday, MBAM president Oliver HC Wee shared that the theme for this year’s conference is “Embracing the Change – New OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act)”.

MBAM to highlight safe and healthy work environment in Safety and Health Conference 2023

American-based hyperscale data centre provider Vantage Data Centers announced plans to build the second data centre campus in Cyberjaya with a total investment value of US$3 billion (RM13.32 billion).

Vantage Data Centers to invest US$3b to build data centre in Cyberjaya

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country’s healthcare system will not only boost efficiency but also help reduce cost wastage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday.

Anwar: AI in healthcare to boost efficiency, reduce cost wastage

Over the past two years, the Biden administration struck a careful balance on artificial intelligence. The White House took steps to ensure the US stayed ahead of China in developing the technology while also trying to address some of AI’s many potential risks.

Trump pushes to make US an AI superpower, with fewer guardrails 

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers, such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday.

Anwar: Pragmatic dialogue, collaboration key to navigating complex global relations

ByteDance is placing a big bet on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as the TikTok parent plans to spend more than US$12 billion (RM53.5 billion) on AI in 2025, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend US$12b on AI chips in 2025 — report

Global stocks gained on Wednesday as a flurry of new policies from US President Donald Trump combined with robust corporate earnings to bolster investor optimism, while tariff uncertainty kept the dollar near two-week lows.

Stocks bask in Trump glow, tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Malaysia cannot rely on outdated legislation to address the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements and must instead pursue reforms to foster greater opportunities for international collaboration, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Malaysia cannot rely on outdated legislation to face emerging challenges

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says will sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine 

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said digitalisation is a "missing component" in all of Malaysia's previous free trade agreements (FTAs).

PM: Malaysia seeks to upgrade its free trade agreements to cover digitalisation

Microsoft on Tuesday said it has changed some key terms of a deal with OpenAI after the ChatGPT creator announced a joint venture with Oracle and Japan's SoftBank Group to build up to US$500 billion (RM2.2 trillion) of new AI data centres in the United States.

Microsoft relaxes data centre grip on OpenAI amid US$500b joint venture

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the US via Mexico and Canada.

Trump stirs tariff pot with fresh threats on EU, Feb 1 China deadline

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

MRCB, MNRB, CIMB, Pansar, Yinson, Mah Sing, YNH, Sunway REIT, Alpha IVF, KIP REIT, UOA REIT, Taghill, KTI Landmark 

Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) has started the ball rolling for the initial public offer (IPO) of its healthcare unit, sources told The Edge.

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd and AmInvestment Bank Bhd are said to be the front-runners as principal advisers for the IPO of Sunway Healthcare Group, the sources said.

Sunway shortlists bankers for healthcare unit's IPO 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held high-level meetings with business leaders from six multinational companies (MNCs) including AstraZeneca, Fortescue, DP World, Medtronics, Nestle and Google.

Arranged by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti), the one-on-one meetings took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 at the Mountain Plaza Hotel, here, where Anwar, who is also the finance minister, led the Malaysian delegation.

Anwar meets six MNCs including Google, Nestle on the sidelines of WEF 2025

(Jan 22): US&nbsp;President Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;on Tuesday announced&nbsp;a&nbsp;private&nbsp;sector&nbsp;investment&nbsp;of up to US$500&nbsp;billion (RM2.23 trillion) to fund&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;for artificial intelligence (AI),&nbsp;aiming to outpace rival nations in the business-critical technology.

Trump announces private-sector US$500 bil investment in AI infrastructure

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is one of a kind and a phenomenal move between Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised on Tuesday.

“There is an element of trust in working together on a joint programme that will benefit one another.

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is one of a kind, phenomenal — Anwar

EFishery Pte, one of Indonesia’s most prominent startups, may have inflated its revenue and profit over several years, according to an internal investigation triggered by a whistleblower’s claim about the company’s accounting.

SoftBank-backed fish startup allegedly faked most of its sales

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the US via Mexico and Canada.

Global stocks gained on Wednesday as a flurry of new policies from US President Donald Trump combined with robust corporate earnings to bolster investor optimism, while tariff uncertainty kept the dollar near two-week lows.

President Donald Trump said he would be open to billionaire supporter Elon Musk or Oracle Corp chairman Larry Ellison purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the US government.

Trump says he’s open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the provision of free toll during festive seasons does not solve traffic congestion on toll highways.

He said it was important for road users to change their behaviour and plan their trips when the festive season arrives.

Free toll during festive seasons does not solve traffic congestion on highways — Ahmad Zahid

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said digitalisation is a "missing component" in all of Malaysia's previous free trade agreements (FTAs).

China is ready to collaborate with Malaysia to promote East Asian cooperation and regional economic integration during Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship 2025, China’s Consul-General in Penang, Zhou Youbin, said.&nbsp;

He stated that China is also willing to work with Malaysia to maintain the trend of regional development cooperation and contribute to regional and global peace and stability.

China to work with Malaysia, promote East Asian cooperation and regional economic integration

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on the US to reconsider President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the agency, suggesting the move could undermine global health security. 
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The planned departure would leave the WHO scrambling to replace its top donor, which contributed US$1.3 billion (RM5.84 billion) to the organisation between 2022 and 2023. Without US funding, work that the WHO carries out on containing diseases such as HIV, polio and Ebola as well as a recent outbreak of lethal Marburg virus could be at risk.&nbsp;

WHO urges Trump to reconsider US exit

The Sukhoi Su-30MKM Service Life Extension Programme (Slep) by local company, Aerospace Technology Systems Corporation (ATSC) will ensure the aircraft will operate well and be used for another decade.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said ATSC has conducted Service Life Extension and Preventive Restoration Works/Overhaul to ensure that aircraft could operate longer and would ensure that Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft were at optimum levels and reduce expenditure compared to sending the aircraft to Russia.

Service life extension programme ensures Sukhois will fly for next decade

For all the hand-wringing about the potential fallout of Donald Trump’s expansive, pro-growth policy agenda, the US treasury market has gotten off to a smooth start.

On day one, Trump appeases bond traders and pushes down rates

Lawmakers in some of Asia’s key digital-assets markets are warming to the industry as Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda in the US ripples through the region.

Crypto fears ease in Asia as officials aim to keep up with Trump

Indonesia's antitrust agency on Tuesday ordered Google to pay fines about 202 billion rupiah (US$12.4 million or RM55.3 million) for unfair business practices related to its payment system services for Google Play Store, its software distribution platform.

Indonesia fines Google US$12.4m for unfair business practices

One trading day into Donald Trump’s second term and it’s clear the stock market has a new driver, at least for now. Share prices rallied Tuesday, with gains largely generated by one thing the president didn’t do: enact sweeping tariffs on major trading partners.

Stocks rally on tariff delay in market mesmerised by Trump

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21):&nbsp; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia&nbsp;is not in “pressing need” to adopt nuclear power, as the country still sees much potential in solar power and the Asean Power Grid (APG).

WEF 2025: Malaysia not in 'pressing need' to adopt nuclear power, says Anwar

Wall Street's main indexes edged up on Tuesday, as investors assessed President Donald Trump's executive orders after taking office, while awaiting his first move on trade policy.

Trump did not lay out any concrete plans on the universal tariffs and additional surcharges on close trade partners as previously promised, but said he was thinking about imposing duties on Canadian and Mexican goods as early as Feb 1.

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