Malaysia’s construction industry may be growing at a healthy clip, but many contractors, particularly the smaller ones, may not be receiving their payments quickly enough.

This was the message of a panel discussion titled “Liquidity or liquidation: High-stakes construction projects in a...

When contractors function as banks

The industrial property markets in the Klang Valley and Penang continued to be resilient in the first half of 2026, although buyers and occupiers were more selective amid economic uncertainties, higher development costs and changing business requirements.

The two property markets share ...

The Edge Malaysia | CBRE | WTW Industrial Property Monitor 2Q2026: Industrial property markets remain resilient amid more selective demand

It has been almost four months since the LRT Shah Alam line officially started operating. Some commuters have since taken to social media to voice their woes, not about the train service itself but about the lack of surrounding infrastructure.

In Malaysia, stepping off a train line does...

The walkability gap around Malaysia’s train stations

Defusing the capex time bomb

For more than two decades, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct has been synonymous with prime city-centre living. Anchored by the PETRONAS Twin Towers and Suria KLCC, the precinct has grown from a landmark development into an established luxury residential market, surrounded by offices, ...

Cover Story: Prime address continues to evolve

Can common property be turned into an accessory parcel? Common property refers to shared areas in a stratified development collectively owned by all parcel owners, whereas an accessory parcel is a designated private space, such as a parking bay, assigned to a specific owner.

So, is such...

When common property is sold off

Gombak is entering a new phase of growth, with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal expected to enhance connectivity and strengthen the district’s residential and commercial prospects. Property consultants discuss the renewed attention to the area’s commercial potential, surrounding property market and prospects for transit-oriented developments.

Gombak picks up speed for next growth cycle

About 63%, or 114, of the 181 respondents in the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia’s (Rehda) latest Property Industry Survey said they had no plans to launch residential projects in the second half of 2026, while the remaining respondents planned to unveil 18,696 units. The...

More than 60% of Rehda members hold off on 2H2026 residential launches

Mitraland Group is expanding its signature Quartz series by rolling out the third and largest collection so far: Bayou Quartz in Kota Bayuemas, Klang, Selangor, on Oct 10. 

Spanning 52 acres of freehold land, Bayou Quartz has a gross development value of RM800 million. It comprises...

Mitraland’s new 52-acre gem in Kota Bayuemas

Capital investment in technology is surging but workforce readiness remains a challenge, leaving enterprises short of the returns they expect.

Personalised upskilling key to job readiness

Not every photo needs to end up on a social media feed. Some are simply reminders of an ordinary day, whether it is a meal between classes, a funny moment with friends or a quick snapshot taken on the way home.

In response to the curated, polished feeds encouraged by mainstream social m...

Listicle: Apps for the moments you don’t post

Here’s a set of seven skills for you to consider cultivating to get and retain a job in the AI era

 

Human resources (HR) launches an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to analyse employee engagement. The AI reads 15,000 comments and p...

Econ 4.0: AI is here. Which skills matter more now?

Conversations around social entrepreneurship often focus on funding, but a bigger challenge for founders is moving from building businesses that look for customers to creating products and services that customers are actively looking for, says Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin, CEO of Satu Creative Services ...

Beyond Grants: Helping social enterprises build a stronger business case

IIMMPACT Sdn Bhd began in 2018 as a consumer app that allowed users to pay different bills through a single platform, but the business changed direction after struggling to retain customers as larger e-wallet operators expanded.

CEO and co-founder Alex Tan says fewer than 20% of users w...

Platform-as-a-service: IIMMPACT builds bill payment business after consumer app pivot

Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd is the only drone maker among the Malaysian companies given access to British chip architect Arm Holdings plc’s chip design technology, and it plans to design its own chip as it builds towards passenger flight.

The local drone industry has come a long way, ...

Cover Story: Betting on chip design for long climb to passenger flight 

Mall developers need to incorporate telecommunications infrastructure at the planning stage as growing demand for digital payments, artificial intelligence (AI) applications and 5G services puts greater pressure on indoor connectivity, says EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd.

Planning fibre pathw...

Infrastructure: Mall developers urged to plan early for 5G-ready connectivity

NEWS

Malaysia’s daily multimodal AI use to reach 43% by 2030

Malaysia’s daily use of multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach 43% by 2030, exceeding the global estimate of 30%, according to new research by Erics...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

The Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) and IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd plan to establish the Sarawak Quantum Safe Centre, an innovation hub that will help organisations prepare for cybersecurity risks posed by advances in quantum computing.

SAIC, IBM plan Sarawak quantum-safe centre to address post-quantum cyber risks

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Consumer finance group Skyro has received approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to conduct online moneylending in Malaysia, marking its second Southeast Asian market after the Philippines.

Philippines’ Skyro gets approval to offer online moneylending in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between KJTS Group Bhd (KL) and infrastructure-focused investment firm Stonepeak Partners, aims to use its capital expenditure (capex) model to adopt new energy-efficient technologies as they become commercially viable.

...

Preparing district cooling systems for future technologies

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia’s ambition to transition towards a low-carbon, sustainable and green economy requires a whole-of-nation commitment, with the government, industries, financial institutions, research institutions, state governments and local communities playing their respective roles, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof.

Whole-of-nation commitment needed to drive Malaysia’s green transition, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia has made significant early headway in its energy transition journey, having reached a 33% renewable energy (RE) capacity mix by mid-2026, placing the nation comfortably within reach of its 35% target by 2030 and its ultimate goal of
70% by 2050.

Grid upgrades, green sukuk and bankability key to next phase of energy transition

The National Climate Change Bill (Ruupin) could be tabled during the current parliamentary sitting, subject to Cabinet approval, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Climate Change Bill could be tabled in current parliamentary sitting, says minister

The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched the Lestari: Sustainability Framework and Roadmap 2030 (SFR2030) for the sectors it oversees — telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal and courier.

MCMC launches Lestari roadmap to cut emissions and e-waste

PERAK (Sept 24): About 100 residents of Kampung Sat, an Orang Asli village in Sungkai, now have a reliable source of electricity for home lighting and mobile charging after 10 portable battery energy storage systems (BESS) were deployed to households on Sept 3.

Solar batteries bring power to Orang Asli village in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): The Malaysian Constitution, shaped by the realities of 1957 and 1963, needs to be revisited if the government is to take greater responsibility for climate action today, said former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Constitution must reflect today’s climate demands, says Nik Nazmi

The 30% Club has done something important: it put a number on the table. But I want to challenge the number itself. If women are competent, the right target is not 30%. It is 100%. Boardrooms are not Spartan battlegrounds where gender earns entry. They are environments that reward critical thinki...

Views: The case for moving beyond the 30% Club target

Climate scientists have rung the alarm bells: El Niño is underway, with a "super" El Niño developing in the coming months, bringing intensified drought, heatwaves and heavy rainfall. We’re already seeing the effects of it across the world. In Spain, Italy and France, sweltering summer temper...

Views: El Niño: Who is to blame?

Cutting carbon is particularly difficult for a chemical company because many of its products rely on fossil-based raw materials while lower-carbon alternatives often cost far more than buyers are prepared to pay.

That leaves companies with a few broad options, such as investing in activ...

Industry: Petrochemical companies decarbonisation journey still challenging

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2026

The Edge ESG Awards 2026

The Edge Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026

The Edge Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2026

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2026

Property developer KEB has priced its shares at 35 sen apiece for its ACE Market listing on Nov 16. The IPO will raise RM79.37 million, of which RM48.49 million will go to the company.

NEWS: KEB aims to raise nearly RM80 mil from IPO

[Branded] Garden International School recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with an event that put a spotlight on its history, its achievements and students. Read more at https://theedgemalaysia.com/content/advertise/the-inheritance-we-build

Garden International School celebrates 75

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 26, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The government on Monday pledged to publicly release a report by a special task force probing the “corporate mafia” allegations.

Govt pledges to make ‘corporate mafia’ task force report public

MyDCD Bhd has launched its ACE Market listing that will raise RM268.8 million for the engineering services firm and its shareholders.

Engineering services firm MyDCD launches ACE Market IPO at 56 sen per share

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Radiation levels at Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s permanent disposal facility in Bukit Ketam in Pahang have been below regulatory limits, the government said on Monday.

Radiation exposure at Lynas’ Pahang disposal facility within limits

Datuk Mahadev Shankar, a member of the royal inquiry into Malaysia’s judge-fixing scandal, has passed away over the weekend. He was 94.

Mahadev Shankar, member of royal inquiry into Anwar black-eye and VK Lingam scandal, passes away

The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Monday that he does not expect energy markets in 2027 to return to where they were before the Iran war, which began in late February.

IEA chief does not expect energy markets to return to pre-war levels in 2027

SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Malaysia will deepen its partnership with Singapore and work with neighbours to realise regional power connectivity, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia seeks greater energy ties with Singapore as it makes a push for Asean grid — Fadillah

BEIJING (Oct 26): Oil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns in focus.

Oil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concerns

SYDNEY (Oct 26): Stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom.

Stocks trade cautiously in Asia, Brent off six-month top

Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) is expected to get a small boost to its fibre business, which has seen little growth in recent quarters, analysts said on Monday.

Maxis to get small boost to fibre business after flat quarters, analysts say

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on Monday, paving the way for the 13th Sarawak State Election.

Sarawak assembly dissolved, paving way for 13th state polls

Completing 11 years of schooling from primary (six years) to secondary (five years) is now mandatory for all Malaysian citizens. Parents who fail to comply can be fined up to RM5,000, jailed up to six months, or both. Per the latest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) data, Malaysians have completed 11.1 years of schooling, on average, well above the global mean of 8.8 years — and just a shade lower than Singapore’s 12 years. A child entering school today has an even higher 12.7 expected years of schooling. By this measure, Malaysia places within the UNDP’s “Very high human development” category. A laudable achievement — but also a false narrative.

Tong's Portfolio — More straight As, less learning: What Malaysia’s exams miss

SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Gas-to-power projects cannot be developed in isolation and need to come together with certainty across the supply chain in order to meaningfully take off, said Jera Asia.

Gas supply, infrastructure and power generation must advance together, says Jera

(Oct 26): Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp chose locations in Malaysia for US$50 billion in technology investments, the country’s prime minister said, an outlay that would accelerate the billionaire’s global bet on AI infrastructure.


Prime Minister Datuk Seri An...

SoftBank’s Son plans US$50 bil Malaysia tech outlay, PM says

The number of Malaysians aged 65 and above crossed the one-million mark in 2002, accounting for 4.2% of the population. Back then, those aged 14 and below made up a third of the population.

Fastest ageing states as Malaysians grow older

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Malaysia is seen strengthening its position as a competitive and resilient investment destination.

Malaysia stays resilient as global investors seek new growth markets

From design to the finished device, a chip goes through four main stages. Global giants dominate each stage, but Bursa Malaysia–listed companies are strongest in assembly and test, and in the equipment, machined parts and automation segments that the entire chain depends on.

Where Malaysian players sit in the semiconductor value chain

Summary

•    At least three bidders for Dongfeng’s distribution of EV cars in Malaysia

•    Current distrib...

Dongfeng EV franchise draws three bidders, with local assembly a key consideration

Summary

•    The 20-storey former HSBC South Tower (Menara Pacific Palace) in Leboh Ampang was reportedly sold near its RM89 million...

Menara Pacific Place in Leboh Ampang sold, sources say

ACE Market-bound SKA Capital Bhd has secured six subcontracts worth a combined RM89.28 million for electrical infrastructure works related to projects  Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (KL: TENAGA), ahead of its ACE Market listing on Nov 11.

ACE Market-bound SKA Capital bags 6 TNB-linked jobs worth RM89.3 mil

PMW International Bhd (KL:PMW) on Monday (Oct 26) kicked off construction of its RM50 million factory in Sarawak in the hopes of getting it up and running before the end of 2027.

PMW International kicks off work on RM50m Sarawak factory

Summary

•    IJM is likely to secure a RM500 million contract for the construction of a data centre for K2 Strategic Infrastructure ...

IJM said to have bagged K2 data centre construction job

BUKIT MERTAJAM (Oct 26): The Magistrates' Court was told on Monday that the prosecution has rejected a representation by Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh seeking to drop his charge of causing alarm to public safety through his social media account last year.

Prosecution rejects Akmal Saleh's representation to drop public alarm charge

THIS week will see two more companies debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market — health food and personal care products supplier NWE Resources Group Bhd on Wednesday, and railway technology and enterprise ICT (information and communications technology) solutions provider RedPlanet Bhd (KL:RPLANET) on...

IPO Watch: Health food-related NWE Resources and railway tech firm RedPlanet debut on ACE

SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Surging diesel prices and fertiliser supply disruptions could threaten agricultural production and raise food prices in the coming months, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned.

IEA warns of higher food prices as oil crisis hits diesel, fertiliser supplies

Summary

•    Elevated crude oil prices following the Strait of Hormuz disruption have renewed interest in Malaysian oil and gas stoc...

Which Malaysian O&G stocks stand to gain from higher-for-longer oil prices?

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Malaysia looks forward to strengthening trade and investment ties with Brazil and advancing cooperation between Asean and Latin America under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s continued leadership, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Anwar eyes closer Malaysia-Brazil ties after Lula’s election victory

More straightAs, less learning: What Malaysia's exams miss

Three of the nation’s leading dance schools are banding together for this culturally unifying production.

'Genggaman' embraces Malaysian diversity through traditional dance, music and collaboration

From pickled 'petai' to 'jeruk kedondong', its healthier artisanal products are handcrafted by a passionate father-daughter team.

Elevate your pantry with Pick A Pickle's bold flavour combinations

The 39mm annual calendar stands as one of the most compelling dress watches of the year.

Rolex's Perpetual Padellone honours a cherished collector moniker

Her mission has always been about sharing and sustaining dishes from her East Coast heritage.

How Norhelinda Daud is keeping family recipes alive at Rumoh Mekda

This production of the Puccini masterpiece is the first in Malaysia in over 20 years, introducing a whole generation to the opera that brought the famous 'Nessun dorma' aria to the world.

KL City Opera stages 'Turandot' in conjunction with the centenary celebrations of its premiere

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Two additional general partners (GPs) have been named in Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd’s inaugural 2025 Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme (EMP) cohort, more than 15 months after the first three were announced.

Two more firms named in Jelawang’s inaugural Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme cohort

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Malaysia needs to ensure the investments it attracts translate into deeper local supply chains, higher-value jobs and greater participation by domestic companies, said UOB Malaysia CEO Datuk Ng Wei Wei.

Malaysia needs to turn foreign investment into stronger local supply chains

For much of the past two years, investors have asked when the US Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates. After Jackson Hole, a gathering of central bankers, a more important question has emerged: are markets prepared for rates to remain higher for longer?

The message from Ja...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Rate uncertainty and your portfolio

There is a peculiar feature of modern wealth. Some of the biggest things we aspire to own make surprisingly little financial sense. Take a car. In a city where ride-hailing is readily available, the mathematics of ownership can be difficult to justify once you add the purchase price, depreciation...

Wealth, by Design: Lifestyle tax: The price of the life we choose

Income funds took the spotlight for the third consecutive month. Five of the seven new funds launched from mid-August to mid-September were income or income-related funds, according to the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia.

The seven funds were AHAM Shariah Gold Tracker Ringgit...

Funds: Seven funds launched from mid-August to mid-September

Tokenisation, the act of representing an asset or claim as a token on a distributed ledger or blockchain, has remained under the radar among local financial institutions. Until recently.

The catalyst, market observers say, came from Bank Negara Malaysia, when it launched the Digital Ass...

Cover Story: Banks shift tokenisation into higher gear

Transitioning from the entertainment industry to the food and beverage (F&B) sector is not easy, but when comedian Ajak Shiro heard his child express a desire to start a fried chicken business, he thought of making the idea a reality.

Ajak, whose real name is Mohd Hanaffi Razak, loo...

Private Deal: Celebrity-founded nasi padang restaurant chain Bumbu Babah aims to raise RM20 mil

Two veterans of Malaysia’s start-up and investment ecosystem — entrepreneur and investor Sivapalan Vivekarajah and former Pitch Platforms Sdn Bhd (pitchIN) chief operating officer Xelia Tong — are launching a RM50 million debut venture fund.

Main Market-listed automotive replacement-par...

Venture Capital: Cypress Asia launches RM50 mil debut venture fund with New Hoong Fatt as anchor investor

Halogen Capital, the country’s first licensed digital asset fund manager, is in the process of launching Malaysia’s first digital currency exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Its founder and CEO Hann Liew says the firm is preparing a shariah-compliant Bitcoin ETF, potentially giving millions of...

TheWall: Halogen aims to go mainstream with ETF, starting with digital assets

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s venture capital fund-of-funds, Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd, has appointed Howard Soh as CEO, effective Oct 1.

Soh’s appointment comes about 15 months after former CEO Bryan Lim left Jelawang and its parent, Khazanah, at the end of June 2025, ...

Jelawang Capital appoints new CEO Howard Soh after long vacancy

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): As the umbrella body for five major voluntary organisations, the National Council for the Blind, Malaysia (NCBM) has created a common platform for blind and visually impaired individuals in the country to discuss key concerns before escalating them to relevant authorities.

To be seen + heard

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): This week’s City & Country cover story looks at Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd, which is set to unveil Amora Parks, an 11.76-acre freehold integrated development in Johor Bahru with a gross development value of RM930 million. CEO Allen Khong discusses the mixed-use development, which will comprise four components — commercial development Amora Boulevard, Amora Serviced Residence, Amora Wellness Mall and an education hub.

New lifestyle offering in Tampoi

Budget 2027 offers several welcome stamp duty measures. More importantly, developments over th...

My Say: The next frontier of Malaysian stamp duty

TOKYO (Oct 26): Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.

Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy

(Oct 26): Chinese automakers outsold Japanese rivals in Europe for the first time over a full quarter, underscoring how quickly brands like BYD Co and Chery Automobile Co are gaining ground in the region.

Chinese carmakers overtake Japan in Europe for first time

BENGALURU (Oct 26): Australia's CSL on Monday named interim chief Gordon Naylor as chair from March next year, the latest leadership shake-up days after naming GSK executive Deborah Waterhourse as its first female CEO.

Australia's CSL names interim CEO Gordon Naylor as new chair

(Oct 26): Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had attacked Saudi Arabia's East-West crude oil pumping stations and Riyadh airport, as rising hostilities choke oil supplies and threaten to erupt into a larger conflict.

Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil pumping stations, Riyadh airport as fighting intensifies

Chinese food-delivery giant Meituan is seeking to raise the equivalent of about US$1 billion (RM4.08 billion) through its offshore yuan bond offering, according to people familiar with the matter, as it joins a growing wave of issuers tapping the dim sum debt market.

Food-delivery firm Meituan aims to raise US$1 bil in bond sale

SEOUL (Oct 26): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that the country would not be able to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during his term.

South Korea's Lee says unlikely to join Pacific trade pact within his term

BENGALURU (Oct 26): Shares of India's Infosys fell 2.7% on Monday after the software exporter sharply cut its fiscal 2027 revenue growth forecast, underscoring challenges from AI-driven pricing pressure, tougher competition and sluggish demand in key markets.

India's Infosys falls after revenue growth view cut flags AI, competitive pressures

Bitcoin retreated below US$80,000 on Monday as broader risk-off sentiment ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting and concerns over the artificial intelligence trade weighed on cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin dips below US$80,000 as AI-related market selloff deepens

BENGALURU (Oct 26): Gold edged higher on Monday as softer oil prices tempered inflation concerns, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week.

‌‌

‌
‌