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

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

A renewed episode of bond volatility left traders reluctant to make riskier bets, with stocks wavering on worries that elevated oil prices will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to lift rates. As the selloff in bonds deepened, 30-year yields hit the highest since 2004.

Stocks waver as oil rally triggers bond volatility

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

HE Group, Eco World, MNRB, Zetrix AI, UUE, IOI Properties, IHH Healthcare, MyNews, Superlon, Infomina, Ajinomoto Malaysia, Inta Bina

The Madani government is finalising follow-up measures to address the concerns of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by competition from foreign e-commerce platforms, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt to address MSME concerns over foreign e-commerce competition, says PM 

United Malacca Bhd (KL:UMCCA) posted a 15.8% decline in first-quarter net profit, with weaker contributions from its Malaysian operations partially offset by stronger performance in Indonesia.

United Malacca 1Q net profit slips on weaker Malaysia operations, partially offset by Indonesia gains

The sacking of the Negeri Sembilan executive council has been published in the state government gazette, formalising the state ruler's Monday announcement even as the 10-member body and the menteri besar insist removing them is unconstitutional.

Sacking of Negeri Sembilan exco gazetted

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a host of thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.

Trump-Xi summit in Washington begins with great fanfare but low expectations

Iranian flights to Gulf neighbours including travel hub Dubai appeared to have been cancelled on Thursday after a US deadline passed for global firms to halt work with Iran's airlines, a major step in a campaign President Donald Trump calls "economic D-Day".

Iranian flights cancelled as new US 'D-Day' sanctions take effect, Saudis say they shoot down Houthi missiles

New claims for US unemployment benefits hovered near 57-year lows last week, suggesting the labour market was regaining momentum after struggling through much of summer and appeared for now to be weathering headwinds from the Middle East conflict.

US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows as labour market regains footing

Sales of new US single-family homes surged to an eight-month high in August as buyers took advantage of price cuts and other incentives, but rising mortgage rates stemming from the war in the Middle East remain a drag on the housing market.

US new home sales jump to eight-month high in August

The US midterm elections are turning into a key source of concern for a stock market that is riding high on the artificial intelligence trade.

AI trade a key concern as stock investors map election risks

IOIPG Malaysia REIT is planning to pay out at least 90% of its distributable income on a quarterly basis, as the real estate investment trust seeks listing on the Main Market.

IOIPG Malaysia REIT to pay out quarterly dividends, list with assets worth RM7.66b

The Sessions Court on Thursday heard that former PETRONAS manager Mohd Khairul Akmal Mohd Jasni met informally with a senior official of Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) at the Kuala Lumpur Golf &amp; Country Club (KLGCC), before a formal interview for a position at the company in 2024.

Former PETRONAS manager met Petros official informally before interview — witness

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said a calculation error caused the additional delay in paying out its final dividend, as it grapples with the injunction secured by a substantial shareholder to freeze payments to certain disputed accounts.

Zetrix AI says calculation error behind further delay in dividend payout

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:AJI) shareholders have approved the RM20 per share offer from its parent, Ajinomoto Co Inc, to take the company private via a selective capital reduction (SCR).

Ajinomoto Malaysia shareholders approve parent’s RM20 privatisation offer

China-based titanium dioxide and inorganic chemical materials manufacturer&nbsp;LB Group Co Ltd&nbsp;has expanded its footprint in Malaysia with the launch of a new facility at the Gurun Heavy Industrial Park in Kedah, representing a total investment of RM1 billion.

China's LB Group expands Malaysian footprint with RM1 bil facility in Kedah

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

The sacking of the Negeri Sembilan executive council has been published in the state government gazette, formalising the state ruler's Monday announcement even as the 10-member body and the menteri besar insist removing them is unconstitutional.

A Singapore court appointed KPMG restructuring executives to take charge of Radiant World on Thursday, granting an application by creditor Mizuho Bank Ltd, which has accused the trader of alleged fraud linked to iron ore receivables.

Singapore court strips control of Radiant World from founder

Superlon Holdings Bhd (KL:SUPERLN) reported its highest quarterly net profit in a decade as &nbsp;revenue hit a record on higher contribution from its manufacturing division and better margins. 
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Superlon posts decade-high quarterly profit on record revenue, appoints new CEO 

SLGC Bhd (KL:SLG) said the public portion of its initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by 3.1 times, ahead of its Oct 6 listing on the ACE Market.

SLGC IPO oversubscribed by 3.1 times ahead of Oct 6 listing

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has been urged to explain who allegedly forced him to sign the Instrument of Proclamation regarding the position of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir on Aug 3.

Zafrul urges Negeri Sembilan MB to come clean on who allegedly forced him to sign proclamation on state ruler

Steel manufacturer Hiap Teck Venture Bhd (KL:HIAPTEK) reported a 2.25% rise in net profit for the fourth quarter due to better margins even as revenue slipped on lower sales and average steel product prices.

Hiap Teck 4Q net profit edges up 2.3% despite weaker revenue, declares 0.7 sen dividend

More than 1,000 workers rallied peacefully in Jakarta on Thursday, pressing lawmakers to include stronger protections in a new labour law ahead of a court-imposed deadline next month.

Indonesian workers rally in Jakarta as labour-law deadline nears

Inta Bina Group Bhd (KL:INTA) said on Thursday it has secured a RM221.08 million contract to undertake the main building works for an apartment and office development in Klang. 
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Inta Bina bags RM221 mil construction contract in Klang from Mitraland

Negotiations for cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and other parties for the 16th Melaka State Election are expected to be held soon, says Melaka BN chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. 
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BN to negotiate with other parties for Melaka polls soon — Ab Rauf

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a host of thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.

Convenience store chain&nbsp;operator MyNews Holdings Bhd (KL:MYNEWS) saw its net profit fall 40.5% to RM3.83 million for its third &nbsp;quarter ended July 31, 2026 (3QFY2026), compared with RM6.43 million a year earlier.

MyNews net profit down 40% in 3Q on higher operating expenses

Oracle Corp is moving to shield itself from racking up expenses on a massive data centre being built in New Mexico, adding a fresh wrinkle to a project beset by opposition and regulatory setbacks.

Oracle cites ‘force majeure’ to shield itself on controversial data centre — Bloomberg

Infomina Bhd (KL:INFOM) said on Thursday that it accepted a RM63 million contract to provide technology refresh supply and maintenance to a financial institution.

Infomina bags RM63 mil contract to provide tech refresh, maintenance for financial institution

Singapore’s major financial institutions pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in artificial intelligence (AI) skills as the country moves to cushion white-collar workers from potential job disruption.&nbsp;

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