The Malaysian property market had a good 2024, with notable increases in transaction volume and value in the first nine months (9M2024) across all segments, particularly in residential and industrial. This growth was driven by economic stability, investor confidence and a robust financial system,...

Local Consultants’ Poll: Stronger market growth momentum set for 2025

Owing to the increase in demand for commercial spaces at IJM Rimbayu in Kuala Langat, IJM Land Bhd is set to launch ROAM, a 5.56-acre commercial project offering four blocks of strata shops and offices, next month.

Growing a self-sustaining township

Social enterprises have a vital role to play in addressing societal challenges and giving back to the community. Focusing on sustainable solutions and ensuring social welfare, these organisations’ earnest efforts greatly benefit communities and the environment. City & Country speaks ...

Empowering community and shaping a sustainable environment

Human imagination and creativity know no bounds; just take a look at the numerous uniquely designed buildings from around the world. Some will grow on you, while others will always disturb the senses. Yet, these buildings provide much joy and function for those who use them or walk by them daily....

Picture Gallery: Uniquely designed buildings from around the world

Being environmentally conscious is becoming more important now than ever, as climate change and resource depletion become increasingly pressing issues. Large corporations are being held accountable and governments are required to set net zero emission targets, yet it is not enough to reverse the ...

Transforming Malaysian homes through green remodelling

The real estate industry had an eventful 2024, marked by notable highs and lows. Among the key highlights was encouraging data from the National Property Information Centre (Napic), which showed strong market recovery. The number of residential transactions surged as demand for homes remained rob...

Key highlights of the real estate and property industry in 2024

When it comes to international real estate, the best people to ask are those on the ground and who have a strong understanding of the local market.

All international consultants polled talked about the continuing impact of the economy and interest rates on the property market in their c...

International consultants’ poll: Strong and steady real estate performance in 2024, optimistic outlook for 2025

The social aspect in ESG (environmental, social and governance) is something seldom featured, and if it is, it is merely a passing note. However, it plays an important role within and outside a company. In a nutshell, the social aspect looks at matters that relate to labour and human rights, incl...

Cover Story: A healthy work environment that benefits society

The first issue for 2025 reviews the 2024 Malaysian property market and the market outlook for 2025. Notable increases in transaction volume and value in the first nine months of 2024 were recorded across all segments, particularly in residential and industrial.

Going strong into 2025

IJM Land Bhd will unveil its latest serviced apartment development, Stellaris, in the 16-acre (6.47ha) Riana Dutamas master plan in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, this month. This follows the success of the previous two phases of Riana Dutamas, according to IJM Land chief operating officer Datuk Chai Ki...

IJM Land to launch final phase of Riana Dutamas in Segambut this month

The residential property market in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor displayed contrasting trends in terms of supply and transactions in the third quarter, says Savills Malaysia director of research and consultancy Fong Kean Hwa in presenting The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang Valley Residential ...

The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang Valley Residential Property Monitor 3Q2024: A mixed bag in terms of performance

Lion Group’s property division, Lion Group Property, is looking to expand its industrial park portfolio, says the conglomerate’s executive chairman Tan Sri William Cheng.

Having built a wide range of properties, Lion Group Property is known especially for its mixed-use development, Band...

Cover Story: More industrial offerings in Banting

It has been over a year since Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur won The Edge Malaysia Excellence in Place Regeneration Award at The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards 2023, and a lot has changed since then.

Spread across 19.4 acres, BBCC is a mixed-use transit-oriented ...

New dining hub and immersive art museum coming to BBCC in 1Q2025

Our last issue for 2024 looks at the social aspect of the environment, social and governance (ESG) triad and how some top property developers implement them in their companies.

Driving the social agenda in ESG

Global shares and US treasuries were volatile on Tuesday, reversing a brief relief rally from early in the session in the first few hours of Donald Trump's new presidency after he announced plans for trade tariffs on neighbouring countries.

Shares and treasuries choppy on Trump's plans for tariffs

Country Garden Holdings Co’s shares resumed trading in Hong Kong Tuesday following a nine-month suspension, after the Chinese property giant pledged to clinch a deal with creditors on a debt restructuring plan.

Country Garden stock resumes trading after nine-month halt

President Donald Trump temporarily halted a ban on TikTok in the US, granting the company and its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd more time to reach a deal for the popular app that would resolve long-standing US national security concerns.

Trump halts TikTok ban, giving app extra time to find buyer

US treasury yields slipped on Tuesday after President Donald Trump did not impose tariffs on his first day in office, suggesting a gradual approach to policies and providing relief to investors worried about inflation resurfacing.

Treasuries: US yields dip after Trump does not impose tariffs on first day

Lina Khan, who until Monday was an aggressive enforcer of antitrust law as the head of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under former president Joe Biden, will resign from the commission in the coming weeks, she told staff in a memo.

Biden's US FTC chair to resign commission in coming weeks, memo says

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co evacuated factories following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake near the city of Chiayi that injured at least four people and suspended work at factories across the island’s south.

Taiwan quake spurs TSMC plant evacuations in island’s south

US President Donald Trump signed an executive action to create an advisory group called the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at carrying out dramatic cuts to the US government, attracting immediate lawsuits challenging its operations.

Trump announces 'DOGE' advisory group, attracting instant lawsuits

President Donald Trump launched his second term with a strident inaugural address that vowed to prioritise America’s interests with a “golden age” for the country, while taking on “a radical and corrupt establishment.”

Trump inaugural speech vows ‘golden age’ to undo US decline

President Donald Trump did not immediately impose tariffs on Monday as previously promised but directed federal agencies to "investigate and remedy" persistent US trade deficits and unfair trade practices and currency manipulation by other countries.

Trump holds off on immediate tariffs but plans trade overhaul

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximise already record high US oil and gas production by declaring a national energy emergency, stripping away excess regulation, and withdrawing the US from an international pact to fight climate change.

Trump says to unleash American fossil fuels, halt climate cooperation

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

MAHB, 7-Eleven, Fajarbaru, Datasonic, Scanwolf, UUE, SkyWorld, Mieco, Maxland 

Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), the consortium of three entities offering to take Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd or MAHB (KL:AIRPORT) private at RM11 per share, revised one of the conditions for the offer on Monday.

It dropped the acceptance level to 85%, from the 90% stated in the offer document that was issued on Dec 6, 2024.

What GDA's revision in terms means to MAHB’s privatisation

Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (KL:MRCB) is said to have won the bid for the Ipoh Railway Station Integrated Development Plan (iRide) project, which will be inked on Thursday (Jan 23) in Ipoh, Perak, according to sources.

MRCB wins bid for Ipoh Sentral, say sources 

President Donald Trump did not immediately impose tariffs on Monday as previously promised but directed federal agencies to "investigate and remedy" persistent US trade deficits and unfair trade practices and currency manipulation by other countries.

The dollar fell as Donald Trump was sworn in as US president, with traders betting that he’d hold off on implementing aggressive tariffs immediately after his Inauguration.

US dollar tumbles on bets Trump holds off on immediate tariffs

Wall Street breathed a collective sigh a relief after Donald Trump held off from imposing China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, pushing US equity futures higher. The dollar slumped.

Tariff relief lifts S&P futures as Trump sworn in

(Jan&nbsp;21): Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd plans to allocate US$4.5 billion to US$6 billion (RM20.2 billion to RM30 billion) capital expenditure in the next three years to expand ahead of a possible initial public offering in the US.

Yinson's FPSO unit to allocate up to US$6 bil in capex

Southeast Asian cell tower firm EdgePoint Infrastructure is looking to expand its portfolio to over 20,000 towers in two to three years from around 15,000 currently, its chief executive told Reuters.

CEO and co-founder Suresh Sidhu said on Monday that the company, which is backed by US-listed DigitalBridge, would expand in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, markets where it already has a presence.

DigitalBridge-backed EdgePoint aiming to add more than 5,000 telco towers

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (KL:CHINTEK) posted a 56.66% year-on-year rise in first-quarter net profit, lifted by higher prices and share of results of associates and joint ventures (JVs).

Chin Teck Plantations' 1Q profit up 57% on higher prices, share of JV results

President-elect Donald Trump has selected junior CFTC Commissioner Caroline Pham as acting chair of the swaps and derivatives regulator, according to people familiar with the matter. 
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The five members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) voted on Monday to confirm Pham as acting chair, said the people, who asked not to be identified since the appointment hadn’t yet been publicly announced.

Trump picks Caroline Pham to serve as acting CFTC chair

Global shares and US treasuries were volatile on Tuesday, reversing a brief relief rally from early in the session in the first few hours of Donald Trump's new presidency after he announced plans for trade tariffs on neighbouring countries.

Outgoing&nbsp;Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat on Monday emphasised the importance of judicial leaders maintaining courage and staying steadfast in their pursuit of justice.&nbsp;

Chief justice urges judicial leaders to uphold courage in championing justice

Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have not set any time frame to conclude their negotiations for the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, however, said both parties agreed to accelerate the negotiations.

No time frame set to conclude Malaysia-EU free trade talks — PM

President Donald Trump launched his second term with a strident inaugural address that vowed to prioritise America’s interests with a “golden age” for the country, while taking on “a radical and corrupt establishment.”

President Donald Trump on Monday laid out a sweeping plan to maximise already record high US oil and gas production by declaring a national energy emergency, stripping away excess regulation, and withdrawing the US from an international pact to fight climate change.

Economic fears have escalated into grievances among 60% of people, with many believing hostile actions such as violence can be necessary to bring about change, according to a global poll by communications firm Edelman.

Economic grievances fuel support for hostile actions, Edelman global survey shows

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump signed an executive action to create an advisory group called the Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at carrying out dramatic cuts to the US&nbsp;government, attracting immediate lawsuits challenging its operations.

US President Joe Biden granted preemptive pardons to leading government officials that president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to punish, fending off potential retribution by his successor against those he has labelled as political enemies.

Biden pardons Milley, Fauci, Cheney and other Trump targets

Two men, including a director of a government agency in Terengganu, have been remanded for six days, starting from Monday, on suspicion of soliciting and accepting a bribe of approximately RM900,000 in exchange for securing a project, preparing, and approving several development plans for a consultancy firm.

Govt agency director among two remanded in RM900,000 bribery probe

Donald Trump’s tariff threats stand to hurt American economic interests because they would disturb automotive supply chains where the US is strong and drive up consumer prices, said the head of General Motors Co’s Canadian unit.

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