"Malaysia’s Nga Kor Ming urges ASEAN-China to boost sustainable urban development by combining digital innovation with cultural preservation." Kuala Lumpur, 17th September 2025, 01.40pm - Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called for deeper collaboration between ASEAN and China to advance sustainable urban development by merging digital innovation with cultural...
"Over 1,600m of cables stolen from the ECRL project in Temerloh-Bentong, raising concerns over delays, costs, and rail infrastructure security." Kuala Lumpur, 12th September 2025, 01.22pm - The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has been hit by a major setback after more than 1,600 metres of connector cables were stolen along the Temerloh-Bentong stretch in Pahang, raising concerns about project...
"Chin Hin Group relaunches CHART academy to equip its workforce with AI-ready skills, boosting agility, resilience, and future growth." Kuala Lumpur, 11th September 2025, 02.13pm - Chin Hin Group Bhd has relaunched its flagship learning institution, the Chin Hin Academy for Reskilling & Transformation (CHART), as part of its push to future-proof its workforce in the age of generative artificial...
"Penang to build RM2.9b North Coast Paired Road by 2031, cutting Batu Ferringhi–Teluk Bahang travel time from 45 to 7 minutes and boosting connectivity." Penang, 10th September 2025, 01.58pm - The Penang state government has reaffirmed its commitment to the North Coast Paired Road (NCPR) project, a RM2.9 billion infrastructure initiative aimed at tackling chronic congestion along the island’s...
"Malaysia’s property market outlook for 2H 2025 remains cautiously optimistic, says FIABCI Malaysia, citing stable transactions, rising house prices, and government housing initiatives despite oversupply risks." Kuala Lumpur, 09th September 2025, 11.08am - Despite global economic uncertainties, Malaysia’s property market is projected to remain cautiously optimistic in the second half of 2025,...
"MITI secures RM450m potential investments from the Netherlands, boosting Malaysia’s semiconductor, E&E and machinery sectors." Kuala Lumpur, 08th September 2025, 02.10pm - Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has secured RM450 million in potential investments in the electrical and electronics (E&E) and machinery sectors during its recent Trade and Investment Mission...
"KPKT refutes report on 100,000 unsold homes, citing Napic data showing a steady decline. Housing market remains stable ahead of Budget 2026." Kuala Lumpur, 05th September 2025, 11.28am - The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has dismissed a recent newspaper report claiming more than 100,000 unsold housing units nationwide, stressing that official data from the National Property...
"Scanfil invests RM15.8m to expand its Johor Bahru plant, boosting Malaysia’s electronics manufacturing and supporting NIMP 2030, NSS goals." Kuala Lumpur, 04th September 2025, 01.45pm - Scanfil plc, Europe’s largest listed electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has invested RM15.8 million to expand and modernise its SRX Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd facility in Johor Bahru, according to...
"OSK Property buys 14.48 acres in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, for RM58m to develop a RM1.26b township, marking its first entry into the area." Kuala Lumpur, 03rd September 2025, 02.30pm - OSK Property Holdings Bhd, the property arm of OSK Holdings Bhd, has announced its entry into Rawang with the acquisition of three parcels of freehold land valued at RM58 million. The purchase, made via its...
"Malaysia targets stronger investments with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Economic Accelerator Projects. Minister Tengku Zafrul confirms 85% project progress and Phase 1 completion by 2027." Kuala Lumpur, 02nd September 2025, 01.45pm - The government is planning to leverage the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) as more than just a transportation project, with new strategies to attract investments and...
