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

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said on Monday that it is withdrawing a planned dividend payment declared two months ago to conserve cash.

Zetrix AI rescinds dividend plan to conserve cash

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Monday that the government has not made any commitment to provide financial support to AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB), whether through guarantees, loans or public fund injections.

Govt has made no commitment to financial support for AirAsia, says MOF

Malaysia aims to equip at least 50% of its 34 expressways with Smart Highway technology to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow and boost transport system efficiency.

Malaysia targeting smart highway tech on 50% of expressways, says works minister  

Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors booked profits from the multi-month highs hit at the end of last week, with the focus remaining on the potential for the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine to alter the global oil supply-demand balance.

Oil slips from five-month high with Hormuz transits in focus

(Oct 19): Vietnamese EV maker VinFast on Monday reported an 85.5% year-on-year jump in second-quarter revenue, while gains from a manufacturing asset sale helped narrow its net loss even as the company continued investing in overseas expansion.

The electric vehicle maker had unveiled a ...

VinFast's overseas push lifts quarterly revenue, restructuring gains ease losses

Malaysia needs to prepare for an ageing society by investing in healthcare, elderly care and technologies that enable older people to live independently, says Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) chief executive officer Datuk Jay Khairil Jeremy Abdullah.

KWAP eyeing investment opportunities in longevity economy as Malaysia ages

Singapore’s government issued notices to three more Indonesian firms suspected to be linked to haze-creating fires, as it steps up action to combat its worst air pollution in more than a decade.

Singapore issues haze notices to three more Indonesian companies

Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (KL:JTGROUP) said the electrical engineering group has secured a RM30.1 million contract to build power infrastructure for a data centre in Kulai, Johor.

Jati Tinggi bags RM30 mil data centre power job in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): LYC Healthcare Bhd (KL) faces suspension and delisting from Bursa Malaysia after failing to secure a sponsor for its proposed Guidance Note 3 (GN3) regularisation plan following the termination of UOB Kay Hian (M) Sdn Bhd’s appointment last Friday.

In a bourse fil...

LYC Healthcare trading suspension, delisting looms after losing GN3 regularisation plan sponsor

Malaysia recorded a score of 7.57 out of 10 in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report, marking its strongest performance since the index was introduced in 1970, according to the Center for Market Education (CME).

Malaysia records highest economic freedom score since 1970 — think tank

FIXED-income funds, particularly those managed by subsidiaries of Amanah Raya Bhd, may bear the brunt of the meltdown in Zetrix AI Bhd’s&nbsp;(KL:ZETRIX) shares.

Zetrix AI, which has lost a market capitalisation of RM5 billion in the last one month as the shares of its major shareholder...

Funds under AmanahRaya Investment Management may bear brunt of Zetrix meltdown

One-way fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) between Gombak and Kota Bharu will start at RM125 for Transit services and RM147 for Express services when commercial operations begin in mid-December.

ECRL Gombak-Kota Bharu fares start at RM125

Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) may unlock an unrealised gain of RM521 million if Japan's&nbsp;MS&amp;AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc acquires its 44.15% controlling stake in LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI), said CIMB Securities.

CIMB Securities: Public Bank could earn RM521m if MS&AD acquires LPI Capital stake

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): MS&amp;AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc is exploring a takeover of Malaysian insurer LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI) for growth overseas, Bloomberg reported.

Japan’s MS&AD said to consider deal for Malaysia’s LPI Capital — Bloomberg

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised the coalition’s 18 Negeri Sembilan state assemblymen to stay out of matters involving customary law and the royal institution, and instead focus on the people’s welfare and fulfilling their mandate.

Zahid tells BN reps in Negeri Sembilan to stay out of matters involving customary law, royal institution

The forced selling of its founder’s shares has dragged Zetrix AI Bhd’s (KL:ZETRIX) share price down to 5.5 sen from 66 sen two months ago. It has also put the company in a potential breach of its RM2 billion sukuk covenant.

The Islamic debt papers require Wong Thean Soon — better known ...

Frankly Speaking: Zetrix’s increasingly vulnerable position

TWO private companies tasked with providing services on behalf of the government are now under scrutiny over the handling of funds collected from the public.

In one case, Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) and its unit MyEG Sdn Bhd were suspended as collection agents for the Road Transport Depar...

Third-party handling of public funds in the spotlight

American private equity firm KKR is planning to invest some RM2.6 billion in PETRONAS’ renewable energy subsidiary in India, The Economic Times reported on Monday.

KKR to invest some RM2.6 bil in PETRONAS’ renewable energy venture in India

The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) and its secretary last Friday (Oct 16) filed an application at the Seremban High Court, seeking permission to initiate contempt proceedings against Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, its 10 former executive council (exco) members, and six others.

DKU and its secretary seek permission to initiate contempt against Negeri Sembilan MB and 16 others

Digital Nasional Bhd, which deploys Malaysia’s 5G network infrastructure, no longer requires any support from the government, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

Digital Nasional no longer needs state support, govt exposure reduced to nil — Fahmi

The government continues to shoulder debt obligations inherited from previous administrations, including liabilities linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), while working to reduce its reliance on new borrowing, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Govt continues servicing legacy debt including 1MDB's, seeks to reduce new borrowing

After more than half a century of political procrastination, environmental protests and funding shortfalls, Sydney finally has a second airport. But the new A$5.6 billion (US$4 billion or RM15.9 billion) site’s commercial prospects are already in question.

Sydney’s new US$4 bil airport opens with barely any flights

Malaysian exports rose to its highest in five years in September as electronics shipments expanded sharply while orders from key markets like the US and China soared.

Malaysia’s exports hit five-year high in September as electronics shipments jump

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): The recent tech sector pullback has created an "attractive accumulation opportunity", BIMB Securities said in its latest sector note, on favourable structural growth outlook including in the advanced packaging segment.&nbsp;

Tech sector pullback a window for accumulation, says BIMB Securities

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The Malaysian economy is largely sheltered because of huge subsidies. The direct effect is the...

Alternative Views: Paying the price of having a sheltered economy

South Korea’s main pension fund took a 182 trillion won (US$137 billion or RM558 billion) hit after a decline in stakes of equities including Samsung Electronics Co&nbsp;and SK Hynix Inc.

Samsung, SK Hynix slide causes US$137 bil South Korean pension hit

Brothers and Avangard Bhd (KL:Avangard) directors Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin and Datuk Mubarak Hussain Akhtar Husin have filed a court action to challenge the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’sasset declaration order as unconstitutional.

Brothers Nazir, Mubarak seek to challenge MACC asset declaration order as unconstitutional 

Mi Technovation Bhd’s (KL:MI) unit has launched its Singapore listing that aims to raise over RM680 million for its next phase of global growth.

Mi Technovation unit launches Singapore IPO to raise over RM680 mil

Toyo Ventures Holdings Bhd (KL:TOYOVEN) has received an offer from its largest shareholder to take the ink manufacturer private at 28 sen per share.

Toyo Ventures’ largest shareholder offers to take it private at 28 sen per share

The police have recorded statements from 15 individuals to assist in investigations into allegations of failure to transfer RM230.9 million in government revenue, involving MyEG Sdn Bhd (MyEG) and Zetrix AI Berhad. 
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