On March 28, 2025, tremors from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused an under-­construction 30-storey State Audit Office building in Bangkok, Thailand — about 1,000km away — to fall like a house of cards. It was the only building to collapse in the country’s capital, and it was later disc...

If China has banned induction furnace steel, why are Southeast Asian nations using it?

On July 11, a new road was opened between Malaysia and Thailand connecting the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS (Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security) Complex in Kedah to the new Sadao CIQ (Customs, Immigration and Quarantine) Complex in Songkhla, in southern Thailand. Launched by Prime Minister Da...

Building a northern industrial ecosystem

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

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

Genting Simon Sdn Bhd, a JV between Genting Plantation Bhd (KL:GENP) and Simon Property Group, revealed that it will be expanding its Genting Highlands Premium Outlets’ (GPO) current net lettable area of 300,000 sq ft with its second phase of 70,000 sq ft. The development cost of the expansion is US$40 million or about RM170 million and is expected to be completed in 4Q2027.

Genting Premium Outlet to have US$40 mil expansion; completion in 4Q2027

Shopaholics have a new destination to explore with the opening of Ombak KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. This latest retail addition to the KLCC precinct was opened to the public on Aug 21. Adding to this, Merdeka celebrations themed “Jiwa Merdeka” have been planned for Aug 28 to 31.

Upon visiting...

Designworks: Ombak KLCC: A structure with growth in mind

KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd welcomes visitors to Ombak KLCC, its latest component to the KLCC Precinct in Kuala Lumpur.

Ombak KLCC completes the KLCC Precinct; Galeri PETRONAS to open in 4Q2027

Living in a vertical community or a strata development has become commonplace in Malaysia. At the same time, strata mixed-...

Understanding your strata stake

Singapore-based Far East Hospitality (FEH) is looking to expand its operations within the region. Its strategy is to stay asset-light through hotel management agreements (HMA) with partners and developers, rather than outright property ownership, says Mark Rohner, who assumed the role FEH’s manag...

Growing Far East Hospitality’s footprint

For Johor-based industrial park developer AME Development Sdn Bhd, which also has sites in Penang and Selangor, building responsibly is an ethos that the company follows to ensure that it develops factories that meet customers’ requirements.

A builder of industrial ecosystems

Perikatan Nasional (PN) is seeking leave from the High Court to initiate contempt proceedings against the Registrar of Societies (ROS) over the move to deregister the opposition coalition, saying it was done while related court proceedings were pending.

Perikatan Nasional seeks to initiate contempt proceedings against ROS over deregistration

Global stocks rose on Wednesday, boosted by renewed enthusiasm over artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of earnings from industry bellwethers later on, while in Europe financial shares weighed on the broader market on a big day for results, and oil rallied.

Global stocks get AI boost ahead of packed 48 hours

CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) reported a 11.5% year-on-year increase in net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026), supported by higher revenue and contributions from associate companies, despite disruptions to some of its credit reporting services following a cybersecurity incident.

CTOS 3Q net profit rises 12% despite cybersecurity disruption

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky would be set up "very soon".

Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting to be set up 'very soon'

Thousands of Indonesians protested in Jakarta and other cities on Wednesday against economic hardship, graft and the government's handling of devastating wildfires emitting a toxic haze that has sickened thousands.

'Eat the rich': Indonesians protest against graft, wildfires

Stellantis NV’s push to lower costs and improve its lineup is helping to drive initial signs of recovery for the struggling carmaker.

Struggling carmaker Stellantis affirms outlook in fight to cut costs

Air quality nationwide remained at good to moderate levels on Wednesday afternoon, with no areas recording unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings.

Haze lifted as good to moderate air quality recorded nationwide

Israel's currency, stocks and bonds came under pressure on Wednesday as election results showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc performing more strongly than expected, but still falling short of a parliamentary majority.

Israeli stocks fall, shekel weakens as Netanyahu bloc beats election forecasts

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (KL:PANTECH) on Wednesday reported a 33.1% rise in second-quarter net profit on stronger contributions from its manufacturing division.

Pantech 2Q net profit rises 33% on stronger manufacturing performance

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk, the 91.45%-owned Indonesian subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB), reported a 14.7% year-on-year decline in net profit for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2026 (9MFY2026), weighed down by narrower lending margins and higher provisions for potential loan losses.

CIMB Niaga's nine-month profit falls 15% on margin pressure, higher provisions

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has fined two subsidiaries of AMMB Holdings Bhd (KL:AMBANK) a total of RM552,000 for failing to promptly report cash transactions of RM25,000 and above, following lapses in their reporting systems.

BNM fines AmBank, AmBank Islamic RM552,000 over delayed cash transaction reports

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 28): The transportation costs to bring Datuk Seri Najib's from prison to Putrajaya for next month's civil appeal will be borne either by the former prime minister.

Najib agrees to cover transport costs for appeal hearing in Putrajaya, court told

The Malaysian billionaire families behind Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) and U Mobile Sdn Bhd are reviving plans to combine the companies in a deal that could create the country’s biggest wireless operator by market value, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Malaysian billionaires said to revive plan to create nation’s biggest mobile operator

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd (KL:ECOSHOP) hit a four-month low on Wednesday, after the company’s first quarter fell short of analysts' expectations.

Eco-Shop hits four-month low after 1Q miss; price revision looms

Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia-listed Magma Group Bhd (KL:MAGMA), has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MOC) with interior fit-out specialist Jalex Sdn Bhd at the Wolo Experience Lounge in Bukit Bintang, to explore its proposed appointment as hotel interior adviser for Wolo Hotel &amp; Residences, Mont Kiara KL, according to a press statement issued on Oct 28.&nbsp;

Magma Kiara partners Jalex for hotel interior work at RM850 mil Wolo Mont Kiara KL

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will meet Singapore’s top diplomat on Wednesday as ties between the two Southeast Asian nations come under strain.&nbsp;

Prabowo to meet Singapore envoy on mission to ease relations

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•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;While high-profile deals continue (such as the RM132 million sale of Menara Haw Par and other land acquisitions), buyer...

Menara Haw Par deal signals renewed interest in KL’s Golden Triangle

Berjaya Property Bhd's (KL:BPROP) unit Berjaya Construction Bhd said on Wednesday it will undertake design-and-build works for the Sanglang Port development project in Perlis.

Berjaya Construction to undertake design-and-build works for RM1.2 bil port development project in Perlis

Billionaire Gautam Adani-controlled Adani Enterprises Ltd returned to profit in the second quarter as newer businesses including airports and data centres scaled up.

Adani flagship returns to profit as newer businesses deliver

The rapid backlash against French football star Kylian Mbappe over a perceived insult to Mao Zedong underscores how little room for error remains for celebrities and global brands seeking to tap China’s lucrative market.

Mbappe backlash shows shrinking margin for error in China

AMMB Holdings Bhd (KL:AMBANK) will likely shrug off rising bond yields, and it may be time to start buying shares of the sixth-largest bank in Malaysia again, an analyst said.

AMMB on track with earnings, time to ‘buy’ again — analyst

Corruption and other scandals involving government-linked companies (GLCs) are, unfortunately, not new. Neither are analyses and commentaries that follow. We are never short on prescriptions for how to prevent these scandals. The latest, of course, is the scandal that engulfed Lembaga Tabung Haji...

My Say: Corruption scandals and GLCs: When accountants have more clout than lawyers (and what lawyers can do about it)

A stronger-than-expected earnings report propelled Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:NESTLE) higher on Wednesday, extending the stock's rally as analysts raised their target prices.

Nestlé Malaysia extends gain towards two-month high after 3Q beat, analysts raise target prices

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor will vigorously resist a Lebanese jewellery firm’s bid to enforce a High Court judgement in June which had ordered her to pay the firm RM67.5 million over 43 missing pieces of jewellery that had been sent to her in February 2018.

Rosmah to vigorously resist Lebanese firm enforcing RM67.5 mil judgement on her

States without sufficient water supply will not be allowed to host data centres, even if land is available, as Malaysia tightens its approval process for new projects, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

States without sufficient water supply cannot host data centres, says Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) reported on Wednesday that its earnings grew nearly 10% in the third quarter from a year earlier, thanks to higher trading activities.

Bursa Malaysia grows 3Q net profit by nearly 10%, says on track with targets

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): The Energy Commission&nbsp;is developing a comprehensive framework and guidelines on self-generation facilities and the use of renewable energy for the data centre sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Fadillah: Energy Commission developing comprehensive guidelines for self-generation facilities in data centre sector

Benjamin Netanyahu won the support of an unexpectedly clear majority of Israeli Jews in an election billed as a major turning point in his nation's history, apparently ensuring he will survive as the prime minister at least in a caretaker role.

Netanyahu survives another day with unexpectedly clear backing of Israeli Jews in election

Standard Chartered (StanChart) on Wednesday hiked its full-year growth and profitability targets after third-quarter income handily beat estimates, sending its shares 8% higher.

StanChart shares soar after it hikes full-year targets and trounces profit estimates

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation will stop processing copper and copper alloy strips in Johor as part of reorganisation efforts at the Japanese smelting firm.

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