Diversification has been elusive for many oil and gas (O&G) companies that have ventured into adjacent sectors, such as renewable energy and technology. Uzma Bhd (KL:UZMA) is among the few that have made it work.

Green energy ventures fuel record-breaking profits

When we launched The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards back in 2017, property management wasn’t really on anyone’s radar. At the time, the market was fixated on flashy launches, branding and sales. Property management was seen as just operational housekeeping, not something strategic. But The Edge believed otherwise.

Note from the awards’ chief judge: Exceptional property management begins at the drawing board

Since its inception in 2017, The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards (BMSPA) has chased a single, compelling goal of recognising and celebrating Malaysia’s property managers and developers who excel in building, managing and maintaining real estate.

Overview: A decade of setting benchmarks

Judges’ comments: The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2026 & The Edge Malaysia-ILAM Sustainable Landscape Awards 2026

Judges’ comments

Judging criteria: The Edge Malaysia Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2026, The Edge Malaysia Editor’s Choice Awards 2026, The Edge Malaysia Responsible Developer: Building Sustainable Development Award 2026 & The Edge Malaysia-ILAM Sustainable Landscape Awards 2026

Judging criteria

In property development, the success of a building lies in more than just bricks and mortar. This rings especially true for industrial real estate, where complex technical requirements, stringent design standards and sustainability considerations come into play.

Collaboration takes flight at Axis Aerotech Centre

Gamuda Cove in Selangor is often associated with a massive pirate ship at SplashMania Waterpark that is visible from a distance. But what passersby often miss is the lush green space tucked away in the township.

Rejuvenating and conserving for generations to come

While the traditional build-to-sell model has long dominated the housing market in Malaysia, the emergence of build-to-rent (BTR) developments is slowly reshaping the relationship between residents, property managers and building owners, driven by fast-growing market demand for such products.

Upholding the DNA of ‘improving with age’

Affordable housing tends to carry a negative connotation. When developer Perdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd (ParkCity Group), launched its affordable housing project called Residensi Sofiya at Desa ParkCity in 2017, it was met with concern from residents who feared that the development would impact the property values and environment of the township.

Defying the odds

When S P Setia Bhd (KL:SPSETIA) set out to build a “green heart” for its 1,691-acre Setia Fontaines township in Kepala Batas, Penang, the goal was to create a landmark lake-and-fountain park that would draw residents outdoors and define the community’s identity.

An ecological asset for the community

Those who grew up in Kuala Lumpur during the 1980s and 1990s would remember the heyday of the Putra Place. The Mall, its popular shopping centre, featured an indoor theme park and the Yaohan department store, where families often did their weekend shopping.

The only constant is change

Along Jalan Pantai Baharu, Kuala Lumpur, stands Wisma CIMB, a glass-clad office building built in 2007 that still looks modern and well maintained. Developed by UOA Development Bhd (KL:UOADEV), it was formerly known as Wisma UOA Pantai. In 2018, CIMB Bank Bhd acquired the building, rebranded it as Wisma CIMB and is fully occupied by CIMB Bank.

Giving a two-decade-old building a smart future

For Datuk Angie Ng Wai Sam, property management is not just the responsibility of the property managers or developers. Owners, particularly those who serve on a management corporation (MC) or joint management body (JMB), also have a role to play.

A legacy built on dedication and trust

A gentleman with a serious demeanour, yet an approachable personality, Khaw Chay Tee is no stranger to the Malaysian strata management scene.

A steady hand in strata management

Malaysia must accelerate the modernisation of its agricultural sector and improve production efficiency to strengthen food security amid growing challenges, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Agricultural modernisation key to strengthening food security — Mohamad Sabu

Anthropic PBC’s initial public offering (IPO) plans ran into a punishing post-election selloff, prompting a rethink among prospective investors of the company’s expected valuation.

Anthropic IPO buyers see valuation as low as US$1.1 tril

A seafarer on a Greek-owned oil tanker was killed in an apparent missile attack in the Gulf, its owner said on Friday.

Company says sailor killed in Gulf tanker attack

Monster Beverage Corp shares fell as much as 8.2% on Friday, the biggest decline in over two years, after the energy drink giant’s weaker-than-expected margins underscored the impact of soaring costs in the beverage industry.

Monster shares fall as weaker margins highlight cost burden

Pakatan Harapan's (PH) track record as a key component of the federal government should serve as a yardstick for Melaka voters to assess the coalition's capabilities ahead of the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14, said Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament Hassan Abdul Karim.

Melaka voters urged to judge PH by federal govt's performance — Hassan Karim

Collaboration between plantation companies and oil palm smallholders to increase both parties’ yields and income will be raised at the Cabinet meeting next week, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Plantation companies-oil palm smallholders collaboration to be raised in Cabinet next week — Anwar

US consumer sentiment rose in November to a three-month high, bolstered by modest improvements in Americans' views of their personal finances and the economic outlook.

US consumer sentiment unexpectedly rises, fuelled by independents

The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose on Friday as chip stocks bounced off heavy losses posted in the previous session on fears that a Democratic-led Congress could result in tougher artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, even as the jobs report raised interest-rate hike concerns.

Nasdaq pares losses as chips recover, rate-hike fears linger

Treasuries dipped after an unexpected surge in US job growth led traders to add to wagers that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates when officials next meet in December.

US Treasuries stumble as strong jobs data backs Fed-hike bets

TikTok moved one step closer to a new European Union fine after regulators found its video-recommendation algorithm pushes users down “rabbit holes” of potentially harmful content, escalating an almost three-year probe into the video-sharing app.

EU escalates TikTok probe over algorithmic ‘rabbit holes’

The implementation of the conditional pardon granted to Datuk Seri Najib Razak, allowing the former prime minister to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, must be respected in keeping with the principles of constitutional monarchy and the rule of law.

King: Najib’s conditional pardon order must be respected

Real estate developers SKS Group and MB World Group Bhd have acquired the hotel block and four residential blocks situated above Capital City Mall in Tampoi, Johor Bahru, for approximately RM50 million, according to a press statement and supplementary comments on Friday.

SKS Group and MB World acquire hotel and serviced apartments above Capital City Mall in Johor for RM50m

While the public were focused on the plantation sector’s culpability in causing the haze hanging over the region in the last three months, Malaysian planters have been struggling with tight labour conditions in their estates, along with a high level of palm oil inventories.

Double cover: Malaysian planters brace for migrant worker shortage + Hong Leong Bank closes in on industry leadership across key metrics

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has denied challenging the validity of the conditional royal pardon granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, stressing that it is merely seeking legal clarity on the implementation of the pardon alongside existing court orders.

AGC denies defying King in clarifying Najib's conditional pardon

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) on Saturday announced the transfer of 19 senior officers to several strategic positions at the state, departmental, and force levels.

PDRM shuffles 19 senior officers in major leadership changes

The country's online banking system and financial transactions remain secure despite attempted cyberattacks by non-state actors, including a recent hacking incident involving Bank Rakyat's website, Communications Minister and government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

Online banking secure in Malaysia despite Bank Rakyat hacking incident — Fahmi

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to seek an audience with the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar,&nbsp;immediately to clarify issues surrounding the implementation of the conditional pardon order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Anwar directs AG to seek King’s audience over Najib’s conditional pardon order

Wall Street equities mostly rallied on Friday, reversing course after trillions of dollars of world stock market value were wiped out over fears that Democratic election victories this week would bring tighter US regulations for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.

US stocks rally after heavy AI-related sell-off; oil steady

US intelligence officials told the Trump administration that a woman who had become close to Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang was working for a Chinese spy agency, which recruited her to collect information on him, The New York Times reported on Friday.&nbsp;

US believes woman close to Nvidia CEO a China spy — report

Months of unease over Wall Street’s artificial-intelligence (AI) boom erupted into a global market convulsion this week, opening a dangerous new chapter for the investment frenzy that has helped power stock prices, corporate spending and economic growth.

Wall Street grapples with US$5.7 tril rout as AI bets unwind

Schroders plc is planning to sell off some of its real estate assets in Singapore, having appointed a pair of brokers to raise around S$220 million (US$172 million or RM697 million) from the sale of a mall, according to people familiar with the matter.

Schroders said to seek mall sale in bid to offload Singapore properties

The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 4.41% to 35.06% on imports of flat-rolled products&nbsp;from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, effective Saturday.

Miti imposes anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled imports from China, Taiwan, Vietnam

Bank Rakyat assures customers that its banking systems and operations continue to function as usual, with personal data, banking information, and deposits remaining safe and unaffected despite temporary access disruptions.

Access disruptions: Bank Rakyat assures customer information and savings safe

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is considering broadening its business to include advanced memory chip manufacturing, The Information reported, a move that would give the world’s largest chipmaker an even bigger share of the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware supply chain.

TSMC said to mull making advanced AI memory chips

The Gig Workers Tribunal (TPG) has ruled on three disputes involving e-hailing drivers and GrabCar Sdn Bhd, including awarding RM2,000 in compensation to one driver while upholding the deactivation of another driver's account over misconduct involving passengers.

HR Ministry: Gig Workers Tribunal has ruled on three disputes involving GrabCar

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has sought an audience with the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, to seek forgiveness and affirm his commitment to complying with the royal decree on the conditional pardon order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.

Najib's conditional pardon: AG seeks audience with King

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has taken enforcement action against Najmuldin Exchanger and Nusantara Global Network over suspected contraventions of the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).

Foreign currency services: BNM takes action against two entities for unapproved advertising

The flood situation in Selangor and Perak continued to worsen, with the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres (PPS) rising to 4,068 on Saturday afternoon from 1,404 in the morning.

Over 4,000 evacuees at relief centres in Selangor and Perak as flood situation worsens

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing whether to leave the Trump administration, people familiar with the matter said, as he considers his next moves following Republicans’ midterm elections wipeout this week.

Rubio said to weigh leaving administration after Republicans' midterm loss

Much of the world has been bemused by US President Donald Trump’s expectation of the Nobel Peace Prize. While aggressive towards most of the world, friend and foe alike, he has treated hostile nuclear powers more respectfully.

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