IJM Land Bhd officially launched Phase 2 of Ridge View @ Puchong on Friday. This phase was soft-launched on June 29 and has been 70% taken up since then.

Phase 2 of Ridge View is part of the larger Ridge View landed hilltop residential development in Puchong, which will be developed in six phases.

IJM Land’s Phase 2 of Ridge View @ Puchong has 70% take-up

UK-based developer L&Q Group will unveil its latest London apartment development named Prime Point at Greenwich Peninsula, London, in Malaysia this weekend.

According to a press statement on Wednesday, Prime Point will be part of the larger 150-acre Greenwich Peninsula masterplan comprising residential, commercial and leisure components.

UK-based L&Q Group to unveil London apartment project in Malaysia this weekend

Quick-fix meals are often associated with fast-food and mamak restaurants but a few other hidden gems at Taman Million in Kuala Lumpur keep their lights on past midnight, serving piping hot freshly cooked supper.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 26): Trinity Group Sdn Bhd launched a new initiative called the Gold Assurance Programme, to offer an extended defects liability period (DLP) and warranty for some basic finishes of its upcoming projects.

Trinity Group launches Gold Assurance Programme for extended warranty of upcoming projects

The lack of familiarity with a foreign property market — including pricing trends, the community in a neighbourhood and the potential for capital appreciation — can make decision-making difficult for those seeking to buy a property overseas. However, Malaysians are no strangers to the UK property...

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JLand Group Sdn Bhd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Johor Corporation (JCorp), has partnered with UK-based Zaha Hadid Architects to develop a 582-acre mixed-use development named Discovery City precinct within the 7,290-acre Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) township in Johor.

JLand Group partners Zaha Hadid Architects to develop mixed-use development at Ibrahim Technopolis in Johor

OSK Property Holdings Bhd, the property arm of OSK Holdings Bhd (KL:OSK), officially launched BPJ Business Park in Sungai Petani, Kedah last Saturday (Aug 17). The first phase has been fully sold since it was opened for sale in July.

OSK Property officially launches BPJ Business Park in Sungai Petani

US-based Insulet Corp, a medical device company, has officially opened a 400,000 sq ft manufacturing facility on a 13-acre site in Johor Bahru to produce its Omnipod brand of products primarily for diabetes.

US-based Insulet Corp officially opens medical device manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru

Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) officially launched its latest serviced apartment project named M Azura in Setapak here in conjunction with the opening ceremony of the development’s sales gallery in Wangsa Maju here on Wednesday.

Mah Sing officially launches M Azura serviced apartments in Setapak

MyTOWN Shopping Centre has achieved an occupancy rate of 98%, following the entry of 27 new tenants in 1H2024, according to a press statement dated Aug 12.

The new tenants include Victor Malaysia, Infinity by DeGem, Alha Alfa, HONOR, Famous Amos, Bask Bear Coffee & Toasties, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Signature Kitchen, Baseball Cage and Aplus Go Babyland.

MyTOWN Shopping Centre achieves 98% occupancy with new tenants and increase of sales by 15% in 1H2024

Oil price in line with Budget forecast

From Jan 1 to Aug 27, 2024, Brent crude oil price averaged US$83/bbl (2023: US$82.18/bbl), Bloomberg data showed. This is just US$2 or 2.35% lower than Malaysian 2024 forecast of US$85/bbl – its highest in nine years. 
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The police have initiated an investigation against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok following her alleged statement over halal certification.

Cops probing Teresa Kok over comments on halal certification, says IGP 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise strategies to stabilise inflation and address the rising cost of living in Budget 2025.

Anwar: Budget 2025 to address inflation, cost of living issues

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, China's Hainan and the Philippines, claiming dozens of lives, according to preliminary reports.

Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines

The Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has shortlisted two bidders for the Ipoh Railway Station Integrated Development Plan (iRide), announced Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Two consortiums vying for iRide project, says Loke 

China will fully open its manufacturing sector to foreign investments and is also allowing more room for overseas capital in its health sector, adding to efforts to revive the world’s second-largest economy.

China opens manufacturing, healthcare to foreign investment

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar said that toll rates could be reduced if highway development costs are managed effectively and are free from leakage or corruption.

Lower toll rates possible if highway development costs properly managed, says PM

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked not to proceed with its directive requiring all internet service providers (ISPs) in Malaysia to implement Domain Name System (DNS) redirection.

In about-face, Fahmi tells MCMC to halt DNS redirection

Elon Musk denied a report that his artificial intelligence startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla revenue in return for giving Musk's electric vehicle maker access to xAI's technology and resources.

Musk denies report his xAI in talks over Tesla revenue

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advised those with suggestions or concerns regarding halal certification to raise these issues in a meeting for thorough discussion and review.

Raise concerns through right channels, Anwar says of halal certification ‘controversy’ 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked not to proceed with its directive requiring all internet service providers (ISPs) in Malaysia to implement Domain Name System (DNS) redirection.

The Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has shortlisted two bidders for the Ipoh Railway Station Integrated Development Plan (iRide), announced Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

The police have initiated an investigation against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok following her alleged statement over halal certification.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar said that toll rates could be reduced if highway development costs are managed effectively and are free from leakage or corruption.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advised those with suggestions or concerns regarding halal certification to raise these issues in a meeting for thorough discussion and review.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise strategies to stabilise inflation and address the rising cost of living in Budget 2025.

China will fully open its manufacturing sector to foreign investments and is also allowing more room for overseas capital in its health sector, adding to efforts to revive the world’s second-largest economy.

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From Jan 1 to Aug 27, 2024, Brent crude oil price averaged US$83/bbl (2023: US$82.18/bbl), Bloomberg data showed. This is just US$2 or 2.35% lower than Malaysian 2024 forecast of US$85/bbl – its highest in nine years.&nbsp;
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In May, Microsoft announced a US$2.2 billion (RM9.5 billion) investment — the largest in its 32-year history in Malaysia — to establish new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This commitment not only reinforces Microsoft’s position in the region but also supports Malaysia’s br...

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As investments in data centres surge across Malaysia, the country is positioning itself as a digital hub for both global enterprises and local businesses aiming to expand their reach. Equinix, a key player in this sector, is committed to supporting global companies looking to expand their digital...

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Developing data centre infrastructure is key to Malaysia’s goal of becoming a digital hub, boosting data capacity and attracting foreign investments. However, this expansion raises concerns about data security and sovereignty, requiring a balance between investment and protection.

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