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The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards (TEPEA) celebrated its 16th iteration at a gala dinner on Oct 29, with Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad as our guest of honour.

There were many familiar faces at th...

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Merit |  Setia SPICE | Eco Meridian Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of S P Setia Bhd)

Positioned in a strategic spot in Bayan Lepas, S P Setia Bhd’s Setia SPICE (Subterranean Penang International Convention & Exhibition Centre) is hard ...

Green convention centre raises the bar

Special Mention |  Mangala Resort & Spa | Franky Land Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Franky Group)

The Mangala Resort & Spa by Franky Land Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Franky Group emerges like a hidden utopia in the middle of indus...

A sustainable resort driven by passion

Merit |  Alpine @ M Residence 2 | Mah Sing Group Bhd

The luxury of space at affordable prices, just about half an hour’s drive to the city centre, is what the owners of Mah Sing Group Bhd’s Alpine @ M Residence 2 development in Ra...

Comfortable, contemporary homes

No. 10 – Eastern & Oriental Bhd

Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O Group), best known as the owner of the timeless Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town, Penang, has leveraged its niche and expertise in luxury hospitality to...

Preparing for the good days ahead

No. 9 – Tropicana Corp Bhd

In the 1990s, Tropicana Corp Bhd founder Tan Sri Danny Tan established Tropicana Golf and Country Resort — a pioneering development that was the first of its kind in the country. After that, he introduced the...

Unlocking value of strategic land bank

No. 8 – Gamuda Bhd (Property division)

The newly opened Gamuda Cove Experience Gallery in USJ, Taipan, is filled with lush greenery. Sunlight pouring in through the glass panels makes it brighter and seem more spacious.

Gamud...

Emphasis on township developments

No. 7 (joint ranking) – UEM Sunrise Bhd

After taking a sip of water, UEM Sunrise managing director and CEO Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib settles in for the third interview of the day. Although it has been a long morning, he is still energet...

Focusing on the customer experience

No. 7 (joint ranking) – Mah Sing Group Bhd

Mah Sing Group Bhd’s vibrant headquarters provided a good complement to the spirit of camaraderie seen during a photo session with group managing director Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum and his son, Li...

Remaining competitive and innovative

No. 6 (joint ranking) – IOI Properties Group Bhd

We are honoured and happy to receive this award. But with this accolade, we understand the heavier responsibility and expectations in terms of customer expectation from us. In IOI, we ta...

Holding steady amid a slow market

No. 6 (joint ranking) – Eco World Development Group Bhd

Driving through the entrance to any of its townships and you would know you are entering a project by Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia). Upon passing through a s...

Made-to-measure offerings for success

No. 5 – Sunway Bhd (Property division)

Sunway Bhd managing director, property division, Sarena Cheah comes into Sunway University’s Sunway iLabs Makerspace in Sunway City with a broad smile for this interview with City & Country.

Embracing sustainability in community building

No. 4 – UOA Development Bhd + Best in Quantitative Attributes

UOA Development Bhd’s consistent performance last year has not only secured the company a place in the top 10 of The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards but also ga...

Staying relevant by meeting market needs

No. 3 – Sime Darby Property Bhd

The local property market has had some ups and downs over the past few years, with companies adopting different plans to stay afloat. Nevertheless, renowned developer Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) aims t...

Advancing with a strong, tested formula

SYDNEY (Nov 3): Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday in its fifth hike of the year, though the vote was closer than many expected with three of the nine board members wanting to stay on hold.

Australia's central bank hikes rates to 18-year high in a split vote

IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust has priced its shares at 96 sen apiece for its Main Market listing.

IOIPG Malaysia REIT sets Main Market IPO at 96 sen apiece

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that investigations into two failed gas pipeline projects involving a participation loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) remain open despite difficulties obtaining information involving both countries.

Probes into two failed gas pipeline projects remain open despite difficulties obtaining information — PM

HONG KONG (Nov 3): Tech companies will need to deliver more big ticket fundraisings deals to help meet the enormous demand for capital required by a growth boom in the AI industry, global financial leaders said on Tuesday.

Big ticket tech deals needed to keep pace with AI growth boom, financial leaders say

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan's criminal trial is slated to start in March next year.

Saravanan's graft trial to start in March next year

Malaysian retailers have warned of an "existential threat" posed by foreign e-commerce in an appeal to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Malaysian retailers warn of 'existential threat' posed by foreign e-commerce in appeal to MOF

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) and Global Vision Lab Sdn Bhd (GVL) are exploring a proposal for an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre development in Perak.

Perak and Global Vision Lab look into opening new AI data centre in the state

DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Nov 2): Congressional candidates and President Donald Trump made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections, with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed aims to become the first Muslim elected to the Senate.

Tensions rise as midterm campaign ends with control of Congress at stake

The Federal Constitution has rightfully taken pride of place among the constitutional documents generated when Malaya secured its independence from the British on Aug 31, 1957. Along with it were Acts passed by the British parliament and the newly established Malayan parliament. Preceding Merdeka...

My Say: 69 years from Independence: How have we fared in maintaining our founding principles?

“Integrity” is a moral quest more than a possession; it is an attribute to be attained, maintained and exercised by an individual. That seems to be its basic meaning. It signifies a work in progress; one strives for it rather than possesses it.

In any case, it is a very useful word, wid...

Picking On The Present: Effective governance requires integrity in leadership and the system

The Ministry of Transport said that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is projected to generate some 3% annual growth for its passenger services over the next three years, while its cargo services are expected to see a sharp increase in freight income by 2029.&nbsp;

ECRL passenger revenue to grow about 3% annually in 2027-2029, cargo income to surge — Loke

BENGALURU (Nov 3): Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Tuesday after a report that the US had struck Iran's Qeshm Island, raising concerns about an escalation of the eight-month conflict and prolonged disruptions to Middle East oil supplies.

Oil rises after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

Stocks edged lower at the start of Asian trade on Tuesday and oil prices stabilised after the previous session's tumble, with investors on edge ahead of the start of voting for the US midterm elections.

Asian stocks retreat ahead of US midterms; oil steadies

IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust has priced its shares at 96 sen apiece for its Main Market listing.&nbsp;

The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island

Malaysia is among potential targets of cyberattacks amid the country’s growing digital infrastructure and positions on international issues, particularly Palestine and Gaza, the government warned.

Malaysia a potential cyberattack target, Anwar warns

Apple warned on Monday that the cost of memory chips would continue to rise, pressuring its gross margin for the crucial holiday quarter, but said it had taken steps to lock in supplies.

Apple forecasts margin drop in holiday quarter as rising memory costs bite

A selloff in chipmakers weighed on stocks, offsetting a slump in oil prices driven by hopes for diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran. West Texas Intermediate settled near US$96.50 a barrel. While most S&amp;P 500 firms rose, the index fell amid technology weakness

S&P 500 falls as chip rout offsets US-Iran hopes

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Nov 3, 2026

BENGALURU (Nov 3): Singapore's Grab lifted its annual forecasts on Tuesday, helped by steady growth in its ride-hailing unit, while demand for its delivery services benefitted from promotional offers and expansion into categories beyond groceries.

Singapore's Grab lifts 2026 forecasts on strong ride-hailing, delivery demand

LONDON (Nov 2):&nbsp;The initial AI gold rush enriched the companies selling the picks and shovels: semiconductor manufacturers and other infrastructure providers. The next wave ​of market gains may instead belong to the adopters, with healthcare in a prime position.

BlackRock&nbsp;Fund...

Opinion: Healthcare could be the next big AI winner

ORLANDO, Florida (Nov 2):&nbsp;There are mounting signs that global growth is cooling. An AI-driven stock market slump could sharply deepen the slowdown and even tip several major economies into recession.

Whether the current selloff snowballs into something more serious remains to be s...

Opinion: Brutal AI selloff stirs recession fears

Malaysian retailers have warned of an "existential threat" posed by foreign e-commerce in an appeal to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).&nbsp;

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Dialog Group Bhd (KL:DIALOG) is expanding its storage terminal in Tanjung Langsat, Johor with engineering and construction works set to begin immediately.

Dialog to expand Tanjung Langsat storage terminal

HONG KONG (Nov 3): Tech companies will need to deliver more big ticket fundraisings deals to help meet the enormous demand for capital required by a growth boom in the AI industry, global financial leaders said on Tuesday.

NEW YORK (Nov 2):&nbsp;The US Treasury is widely expected to leave coupon auction sizes unchanged at this week's quarterly refunding announcement, but investors are focused on possible changes ​in 2027 that will help finance growing deficits and a wave of government debt maturing in the coming ye...

US Treasury auction changes loom in 2027; dealers eye long-end cuts

(Nov 2):&nbsp;Oracle&nbsp;plans to raise $20 billion through bond and share sales, regulatory filings showed on ​Monday, as the software giant taps investors to fund its costly AI ‌and cloud infrastructure build-out.

Shares of the company fell 8.8% to $119.22, bringing their losses this...

Oracle taps investors for $20 billion to finance AI expansion

DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Nov 2): Congressional candidates and President Donald Trump made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections<a href="https://www.reuters.com/data/which-party-do-americans-want-run-congress-2025-11-05/" target="_blank">,</a> with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed aims to become the first Muslim elected to the Senate.

FRANKFURT (Nov 2): The European Central Bank has identified high valuations for ​AI stocks, stress in the bond market and potential losses ‌at shadow banks as the main risks to financial stability at present, ECB Vice-President Boris Vujcic said on Monday.

The ECB is due to publish ​its...

ECB flags AI valuations, bond stress and fund losses as main risks

(Nov 3):&nbsp;Walt Disney Co&nbsp;is moving toward thousands of job cuts with the entertainment giant asking some managers to target 20% in annual cost savings, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2018

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