Tile installer turned property developer NCT Alliance recently launched its newest phase of growth in the form of managed industrial parks. But with so much competition already in the space, how does the company intend to keep up? Executive chairman and group MD Datuk Sri Yap Ng Choy explains how.

TALKING EDGE: From tiles to industrial parks, can NCT Alliance keep up the momentum?

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Nov 4, 2026

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim proposes a closed-door National Security Council briefing for all lawmakers over potential cyberattacks. More in our quick round-up of some of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

E5: Malaysia a potential cyberattack target, PM warns

IOIPG Malaysia REIT’s initial public offering is expected to raise RM2.1 billion for IOI Properties Group. The REIT will have an initial market value of RM5.3 billion.

NEWS: IOIPG Malaysia REIT prices IPO at 96 sen apiece

IOI Properties Group has started marketing a private real estate fund backed by its Singapore assets worth S$6 billion (RM19.1 billion) to investors. It plans to launch the fund in the next few months.

NEWS: IOI Properties to launch Singapore private real estate fund

Lexus Malaysia has officially unveiled the all-new Lexus ES 350h Luxury. The 2.5L hybrid executive sedan — larger and fully redesigned compared to its predecessor — is priced at RM366,888 on-the-road without insurance.

NEWS: All-new Lexus ES launched in Malaysia

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Nov 3, 2026

The government will reject new manufacturing licences that perpetuate heavy reliance on low-skilled foreign labour. This and more in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

E5: Govt to reject new manufacturing licences premised on heavy foreign labour reliance.

Malaysia requires every child to complete 11 years of schooling, but is schooling equivalent to learning? @TheEdge_SG

Tongs Portfolio: More straight-As, less learning: What Malaysia’s exams miss

Select HSBC Premier Elite clients were immersed in an exclusive night of art and culture at Brand New Day — A Symphonic Broadway Celebration, which showcased timeless musical theatre classics. Set in the newly opened, state-of-the-art Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) at Sunway Square Mall, the exclusive night was hosted by HSBC Malaysia in collaboration with JCPAC & Sunway Group.

A night of Broadway excellence

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Nov 2, 2026

Zetrix AI has been downgraded for the second time by MARC, bringing it closer to default. This and more in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com