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Rehda survey finds property developers grappling with rising construction costs amid West Asia conflict

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 23 -- Property developers in Malaysia continue to navigate a challenging landscape marked by persistent cost pressures and economic uncertainty, even as they remain selectively fo... Read More


Malaysia's property market stays soft in 1H 2026 with nearly 60pc of developers reporting unsold units, Rehda survey finds

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 23 -- Malaysia's property market remains soft, with growth appearing moderate despite a marginal improvement in sales performance during the first half of 2026, according to the R... Read More


Prison Dept vehicles enter Najib's home as preparations for house arrest appear to begin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 19 -- Two vehicles bearing the Prison Department logo were seen entering the residence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at Jalan Langgak Duta here this morning. The... Read More


Should social platforms require MyKad for age verification? Experts cite censorship, cybersecurity concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 16 -- As Malaysia approaches the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025, an important debate is emerging over the legislation's age verification requirements. The discussion... Read More


Survey finds most Malaysian manufacturers favour GST, saying SST's cascading taxes raise costs and erode competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- A new survey by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has revealed that a significant majority of local manufacturers are calling for a return to the Goods and Servi... Read More


Malaysian manufacturers still hit by West Asia war as firms shift raw-material sourcing to Singapore, China, survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- The West Asia war continues to cast a shadow over Malaysia's manufacturing sector, with a vast majority of firms reporting that global instability remains a persistent drag on... Read More


Malaysian manufacturers' Budget 2027 wish list: Lower SME taxes, billions for tech and R&D

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Lower taxes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), RM1.5 billion to accelerate smart manufacturing and a RM1 billion fund for industrial research and innovation - these were... Read More


Juwai IQI: Malaysia among top destinations for Chinese property buyers, investment on track to top RM1.6b a year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- Malaysia has emerged as a leading destination for property seekers from China, with its share of enquiries reaching the highest level in a decade. According to new insights r... Read More


Ombak KLCC opens its doors with four-day cultural events leading up to Merdeka Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- Ombak KLCC, Kuala Lumpur's new culture-led lifestyle destination, is now open to the public following its soft opening on August 21. The shopping mall is ushering in the Merd... Read More


IJM Land and Amona Group launch Enlace Suites II in Pantai Sentral Park following 70pc take-up of first phase

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 10 -- IJM Land Berhad and Amona Group have introduced Enlace Suites II, the newest residential offering in Pantai Sentral Park, building on the success of Enlace Suites I, which has... Read More