Merit | Bayu Nusantara | UEM Sunrise Bhd

For UEM Sunrise Bhd, which is best known as the developer of high-end township Mont’Kiara in the Klang Valley, the southern region remains a key property deve...

Affordability and comfort in a compact space

Honorary Mention | Revitalisation of Chowrasta Market | Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang

Chowrasta Market in central George Town is more than a historical building to be admired — it is full of life. Pe...

Public consultation key to Chowrasta Market’s regeneration

Merit | KU Suites, Kemuning Utama | Paramount Property Development Sdn Bhd (Paramount Corp Bhd)

For Paramount Property Development Sdn Bhd, value comes in the form of quality — not only in terms of t...

In it for the long haul

No. 10 – Tropicana Corp Bhd

Tropicana Corp Bhd, formerly known as Dijaya Corp Bhd, has made it to the Top 10 list of The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2017 after a two-year absence.

Bringing quality living to the middle-income community

No. 9 – UEM Sunrise Bhd

We are doing a lot better this year,” says UEM Sunrise Bhd managing director and CEO Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib. “We went through a tough two years based on the numbers — but cr...

Prioritising growth and market demand

No. 8 (joint ranking) — IOI Properties Group Bhd + Best in Quantitative A...

Moving to the next level

No. 8 (joint ranking) — IGB Corp Bhd

It is fine weather on the day of our i...

Leveraging a proven formula for success

No. 7 – Mah Sing Group Bhd

The headquarters of Mah Sing Group Bhd has been given a makeover, its new white exterior standing in stark contrast to the former pastel pink-red palette. In the lobby, a p...

Fostering an innovative mindset

No. 6 – UOA Development Bhd

Upon stepping into The Straits Estate — one of the food and beverage outlets in UOA Development Bhd’s V E Hotel & Residence in Bangsar South — we are warmly greeted by...

Identifying a niche market

No. 5 – Eco World Development Group Bhd

The Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) sales gallery in Jalan Hang Tuah, Kuala Lumpur, is the epitome of swanky splendour as Eco World Development Group Bhd pres...

On a sustained growth and expansion path

No. 4 – IJM Land Bhd

The past few years have been challenging for property developers but the optimistic managing director of IJM Land Bhd, Edward Chong, is unfazed. Always with a ready smile, Chong ...

Prudent approach proves a winner

No. 3 – Sime Darby Property Bhd

It has been an eventful year for Sime Darby Property (SDP) with the introduction of its pure-play strategy and the appointment of a new managing director. Despite the ...

Extracting value through change, focus on affordable segment

No. 2 – Sunway Bhd + Best in Qualitative Attributes

Sarena Cheah, the managing director of Sunway Bhd’s property division for Malaysia and Singapore, is always read...

Staying focused on the future

Excellence in Urban Regeneration  | Think City Sdn Bhd | Regeneration of George Town

The rejuvenation George Town has undergone in the last nine years is a well-told story. Lesser known, but no less interesting, is the p...

Think City’s own evolution — from George Town grants to nationwide catalyst

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 2, 2026

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 2, 2026 

Asian stocks were poised to fall as oil surged on the prospect of renewed conflict between the US and Iran, reviving concerns about the inflationary impact of higher energy prices. Bonds will be in focus after a rebound in Treasuries.

Asian stocks to fall on oil rally, bonds in focus

President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser said there’s no timeline for cutting tariffs on the US$60 billion of goods recently recommended by the US-China Board of Trade.

Greer says no date set for US-China board of trade tariff cuts

Oil rose a third day on signs the conflict in the Middle East is escalating, threatening to hamper a recovery in energy flows from the region. West Texas Intermediate rose above US$93 a barrel after adding almost 3% in the previous session, while Brent settled around US$102 on Thursday.

Oil extends gain as Middle East conflict threatens to escalate

A rebound in Treasuries brought relief to Wall Street, spurring gains in stocks and overshadowing concerns about inflationary pressures stemming from elevated energy costs.

Stocks rise as yields drop from multi-decade highs

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) was barely higher in its ACE Market debut on Thursday before the industrial adhesive maker slipped below the listing price.

GB Bond closes below IPO price on debut, second ACE counter to do so in a week

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

MN Holdings, IOI Properties, Yinson, Tien Wah Press, KKB, Hengyuan, Hextar Capital, Globaltec 

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) has agreed to acquire Shenton 101 Pte Ltd, which owns Singapore's Shenton House, from its group chief executive officer and major shareholder Datuk Lee Yeow Seng for a nominal S$1.00.

IOI Properties now agrees to buy Shenton House from group CEO for S$1 and settle S$217m advance

Global bond markets are still functioning in an orderly fashion, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, following the recent sharp rise in yields that has driven world borrowing costs to their highest levels in decades.

Bond markets functioning in orderly manner, IMF says

Two corporate figures, who are brothers, are being remanded for five days over an alleged abuse of position involving an investment of about RM10 million.

MACC remands corporate brothers in RM10m investment probe, seizes 15 luxury cars among others

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) has agreed to acquire Shenton 101 Pte Ltd, which owns Singapore's Shenton House, from its group chief executive officer and major shareholder Datuk Lee Yeow Seng for a nominal S$1.00.

The High Court has allowed former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin's application to compel local domain registry MYNIC Bhd to disclose the registered owner of the focusmalaysia.my domain.

MYNIC must reveal Focus Malaysia domain owner to KJ, court orders

Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd (KL:HENGYUAN) has brought back former chief executive officer (CEO) Erkki Tapio Ranta to lead the company, with immediate effect. 
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Former CEO Erkki Tapio Ranta returns to helm Hengyuan  

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

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) could potentially raise its RM2 billion capital return commitment to increase the chances of its share buyback programme garnering investor acceptance, according to MBSB Research. 
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CIMB could raise RM2 bil capital return commitment, says MBSB Research

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a company manager from an agency offering financial and corporate services on suspicion of submitting documents containing false material particulars to obtain a tax reduction worth around RM200 million.

Company manager remanded over alleged false documents for RM200 mil tax reduction

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) chief executive officer and major shareholder Datuk Lee Yeow Seng has accumulated RM87.99 million the property developer's shares via the open market.

IOI Properties CEO accumulated RM88m in company's shares since late August

Two lawsuits filed within days of each other in late July and early August have renewed a question that matters to every investor. When financial statements rest on estimates that could go either way, what does a “clean” audit opinion actually guarantee?

Opinion: When audit opinions meet uncertain numbers

Building materials manufacturer Ajiya Bhd (KL:AJIYA) is selling its freehold industrial land and factory in Puchong, Selangor for RM58 million cash, about 45% above its latest market valuation of RM40 million.

Ajiya sells Puchong factory at 45% premium for RM58m cash

MALAYSIA has seen the weapon. It has not measured the wound. 
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Opinion: They knew our fault lines. We still do not know our voters.

Wall Street's main indices slipped on Thursday as a deepening bond selloff drove Treasury yields to multi-decade highs, outweighing gains in software stocks.

Wall Street dips as surging Treasury yields outweigh software gains

The Trump administration has been taking steps to turn China's dependence on US aviation suppliers into leverage for trade negotiations, according to people familiar with the matter.

US slows aircraft-part exports to China as Trump seeks leverage in trade negotiations — Reuters

The cabinet has ordered a study to draft a Charities Bill for the regulation of public fundraising. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Government mulls law to regulate charities

Globaltec Formation Bhd (KL:GLOTEC) has announced the redesignation of executive director Chen Heng Mun, 56, as deputy group chief executive officer, with immediate effect.

Globaltec redesignates Chen Heng Mun as deputy group CEO; founder’s son appointed as ED

SK Hynix Inc’s US$26.5 billion (RM108.3 billion) US listing kept the streak of artificial intelligence-related mega-deals going in the third quarter, even as a trio of postponed smaller IPOs cast doubt on the market’s prospects aside from Anthropic PBC’s expected debut. 
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SK Hynix mega-listing maintains US IPO momentum in third quarter

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) recommends. The board approves. Liability stays human.&nbsp; 
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Opinion: Directors’ fiduciary duty of care redefined in the age of AI

Asia's gasoline margin rose to a record high on Thursday as various outages at regional refineries and reports that Chinese refiners have halted fuel exports for October tightened the supply outlook, traders said.

Asia's gasoline margin skyrockets on outages, China export halt, traders say

The first meeting of the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) will be held in Singapore on Nov 2.

Johor-Singapore cooperation committee to meet on Nov 2 ahead of JS-SEZ master plan launch

Hextar Capital Bhd (KL:HEXTAR) subsidiary&nbsp;Legacy Core Sdn Bhd&nbsp;has secured a RM60 million subcontract from Doland (M) Sdn Bhd to upgrade a road in Sibu, Sarawak.

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2017

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