Living sector properties are gaining popularity in the region, according to the Knight Frank Asia-Pacific Horizon report “From Niche to Core: Why Asia-Pacific Living Sectors are Entering the Mainstream” released in July.

These properties, according to Knight Frank, refer to a diverse re...

Malaysia’s living sector assets maturing

Buyers of residential property have become increasingly selective, making product design, price point and location critical to the success of a new launch, according to Savills Malaysia director of research and consultancy Fong Kean Hwa when presenting The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang V...

The Edge Malaysia | Savills Klang Valley Residential Property Monitor 2Q2026: Klang Valley’s housing demand holds firm across key segments

AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) (KL:AMFIRST) has been under the radar over the past decade. Its unit price has stagnated, dividends have thinned and no new acquisitions have been made.

“We have been a little bit quiet,” says AmFIRST REIT CEO Chong Hong Chuon in an exclusive ...

Cover Story: AmFIRST REIT in process of repositioning portfolio

Stepping into Capital Cafe in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) feels like travelling back to the 1950s. Outside, modern Kuala Lumpur rushes forward, but inside, time simply pauses. Every detail is a reminder of the past — the old hand-painted menu on the wall; vintage photos of Jalan Tuanku Abdul ...

The beating heart of muhibah in Jalan TAR

Coming from a public school, there were days when it got so hot that I wished air conditioners were installed, especially after physical education classes. But what if there are ways to cool down classrooms without resorting to such energy-intensive measures?

For decades, Malaysia’s gre...

Retrofitting classrooms for a comfortable learning experience

The maths of mixed-use developments

As the nation celebrates its 69th year of independence, some of the winners of The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2025 talk about their environmental, social and governance measures and how their property portfolios will shape the physical identity and sustainability legacy of the c...

Cover Story: Building a sustainable future for the next generation

In City & Country's Sept 7 cover story, AmFIRST REIT (KL:AMFIRST) chairman Azlan Baqee Abdullah, CEO Chong Hong Chuon and deputy CEO and head of investment Zuhairy Md Isa discuss the REIT's challenging period and how it plans to turn around the trust. After years of being under the radar amid an office glut and muted acquisition activity, AmFIRST has been quietly repositioning its portfolio, divesting non-core assets, growing a new income stream and improving occupancy across its assets to strengthen the trust's fundamentals.

On a journey of transformation

Shopaholics have a new destination to explore with the opening of Ombak KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. This latest retail addition to the KLCC precinct was opened to the public on Aug 21. Adding to this, Merdeka celebrations themed “Jiwa Merdeka” have been planned for Aug 28 to 31.

Upon visiting...

Designworks: Ombak KLCC: A structure with growth in mind

With about 85% of Malaysia’s population expected to live in urban areas by 2045, its cities will increasingly determine the country’s climate future.

In his keynote address at the recent Cities Climate Connect 2026 (CCC2026) conference, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environme...

From sustainable solutions to implementation

Global networking devices and accessories provider TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn Bhd has launched WiFi 8, a new technology designed to strengthen coverage, manage congestion and reduce interference.

TP-Link launches new WiFi technology to strengthen connectivity, manage congestion

Every important decision we make is, in one way or another, a decision about the future. Parents save for their children’s education in the hope of creating better opportunities. Young professionals choose careers based on where they believe industries are heading. Businesses invest in new produc...

Ideas: Thinking beyond tomorrow

Malaysia is strengthening its cybersecurity foundations as businesses, public services and critical infrastructure become more digitally connected. The Cyber Security Act 2024 has reinforced the importance of stronger governance and accountability, while the adoption of cloud services, automation...

Security: Building the workforce behind Malaysia’s cyber resilience

Last week, I learnt about something called a “dopamine site”, which is basically a website that lets you shop without spending any actual money.

One of them, Dopamine Shop (dopamine-shop.com), looks like any other online marketplace, with a search bar, shopping cart, deals, mystery boxe...

Geekspeak: The thrill (and disappointment) of shopping for nothing

Affluent and high-net-worth (HNW) investors in Malaysia are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for finance and investment, but they still rely heavily on the critical oversight that comes from human professional judgement. This is why more than half, or 58%, still want human-AI synergy when making financial decisions.

Human-AI hybrid preferred in financial decision-making

Just a year ago, most manufacturers experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) were still in the pilot stage, testing the technology in controlled environments to better understand its potential. That phase is now largely over, says Samson Khaou, executive vice-president for Asia-Pacific at ...

Industry: AI adoption among manufacturers enters a more mature phase

CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) is expanding beyond mobile connectivity into enterprise technology solutions as slowing growth in the telecommunications market pushes operators to seek new revenue streams.

Kugan Thirunavakarasu, chief enterprise business officer at CelcomDigi, says connectivity...

Connectivity: CelcomDigi looks beyond connectivity for growth

Malaysia’s bid to capture 7% of the global advanced packaging market by 2035 is beginning with five local companies developing an advanced packaging prototype built around an HBM4-capable chip for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing applications — in a collective attempt t...

Cover Story: What it takes for Malaysia to gain a foothold in advanced packaging

The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) is testing a framework to align research and commercialisation efforts with national priorities.

CEO Ashran Ghazi, who stepped into the role in December 2025, says the approach is intended to prevent research and ...

Interview: MRANTI uses national priorities to guide park and commercialisation plans

Healthcare professionals often find themselves burdened with paperwork, taking time away from direct patient care.

A 2025 study, “Job satisfaction among public health and primary care physicians: A systematic review”, by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Faculty of Medicine, found that n...

Expansion: Reducing administrative burden in healthcare

MGB Bhd (KL:MGB) has won Best Performing Company by Sector for construction at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, a recognition that comes as the group lifts its ESG rating and maintains a clean workplace safety record across a widening set of operations.

MGB records zero fatalities and work-related injuries across eight million man-hours worked

Bermaz Auto Bhd (KL:BAUTO) has been named Best Performing Company by Sector for consumer products and services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, a recognition that follows a year in which the group extended its sustainability efforts across its supply chain.

Bermaz Auto extends sustainability across its supply chain

For the second year running, Wasco Bhd (KL:WASCO) has taken home the award for Best Performing Company by Sector for energy at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

Wasco continues to evolve to deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy

First-time winner RCE Capital Bhd (KL:RCECAP) is one of two firms named Best Performing Company by Sector for financial services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

RCE Capital garners first award win with strong ESG governance and greater team engagement

Tune Protect Group Bhd (KL:TUNEPRO) is one of two companies to take home the award for Best Performing Company by Sector for financial services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

Identifying and managing climate-related risks central to Tune Protect’s value creation

VS Industry Bhd, which is named Best Performing Company by Sector for industrial products & services at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year, has been stepping up the integration of ESG considerations into its operations and business planning.

VS Industry earns second straight win

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has continued to strengthen its sustainability efforts through the implementation of its Beyond Zero framework, which focuses on emissions reduction, nature restoration and social impact, leading to its win at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026 in the plantation sector.

SD Guthrie achieves record traceability, eyes further gains in responsible sourcing

SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD), a two-time winner at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards, has taken home the award for Best Performing Company by Sector for property at the 2026 edition.

SkyWorld to integrate more efficient building solutions across future developments

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (KL:CLMT) has emerged as a winner in the real estate investment trusts (REIT) category at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026. Yong Su-Lin, CEO at CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management (manager of CLMT), says the company’s proudest achievement is achieving 100% green building certification ahead of its 2030 target.

CapitaLand obtains 100% green building certification for operationally controlled retail assets

ViTrox Corp Bhd (KL:VITROX) has won the Best Performing Company by Sector award for technology at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026.

ViTrox keeps sustainability in step with growth

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Malaysia's macro numbers tell one story; SMEs and factory floors tell another. At The Edge x HSBC Pre-Budget 2027 Roundtable, industry and government leaders unpack the disconnect between headline growth and lived economic reality — from a 'two-speed economy' to the hard work of turning macro momentum into micro-level benefit. More from the conversation in our special pullout in the Sept 14th edition of The Edge https://specialissues.theedgemalaysia.com/flipbooks/specialreports/the-edge-hsbc-pre-budget-national-roundtable-2026

Headline growth not representative of underlying challenges

Ex-PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been freed of money laundering and abuse of power charges involving RM200 million related to Bukhary Equity. More in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com.

E5: Muhyiddin acquitted of Bukhary Equity-linked charges

Coffee and tea specialist Butterfield FB looks to expand its product range, post ACE Market listing.

NEWS: Butterfield FB looks to expand product range post-IPO

The government will hold a special meeting on Thursday to explore immediate mitigation measures following public outcry over surging electricity bills amid the recent hot weather and haze, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.

Anwar: Govt to hold special meeting on Thursday to address rising electricity bills 

Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city's first five-year plan on Wednesday, aiming to boost residents' livelihoods and cement its position as a global financial hub, while beefing up technology ties with the mainland.

Hong Kong's first five-year plan aims to add jobs, homes

South Korea's SK Hynix is in talks with Intel about a deal that would see it manufacture memory chips on US soil for the first time, three people familiar with the discussions said.

SK Hynix in talks with Intel about deal to make memory chips in the US for first time — Reuters

(Sept 16): Glencore has accused Radiant World and associated companies of sending falsified invoices to lenders, cutting ties just as the iron ore trader filed a suit in Singapore against the Swiss-based commodities group, seeking S$2.5 billion (US$2 billion or RM8.1 billion) in damages.

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Glencore faces US$2b Radiant World claim in Singapore

Southeast Asia’s six largest economies are projected to grow on average 4.8% annually over the next decade, but widening structural differences put them on increasingly divergent paths.

Southeast Asia growth divergence seen widening over next decade

As a member of the Pardons Board and having considered the written opinion of the Attorney General, I have provided my views in my capacity as the Minister responsible for the Federal Territories at the official meeting of the Pardons Board held last Friday, 11 September 2026. I have stated my views honestly, guided by my conscience and with the best interests of the nation in mind. In accordance with Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, the authority and final decision rests with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) including the decision to defer Dato’ Sri Najib Razak's pardon bid.

Statement by Hannah Yeoh on Najib's pardon bid

Malaysia's government has asked Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb AirAsia's (KL:AAGB) domestic market share, said two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of what they described as scenario planning while authorities monitor the financial health of Southeast Asia's largest low-cost airline.

Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia's financial health — Reuters

Stocks were in a holding pattern in the Asian trading session on Wednesday as a rise in global bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day.

Asian markets brittle ahead of Fed decision, oil slips

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended a range of Trump administration economic policies before lawmakers on Tuesday, from currency and bond market interventions to AI safety, disclosing plans to meet with his Chinese counterpart this weekend.

Bessent defends Trump economic policies, reveals plans to meet Chinese official

Wall Street extended its sell-off on Tuesday, as rising US Treasury yields, mounting debt concerns and soaring crude prices kept buyers on the sidelines.

Wall Street ends lower as oil spikes, benchmark Treasury yield breaches 5%

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) said it decided not to proceed with four charges against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin after concluding that continuing the prosecution posed litigation risks that could compromise the remaining charges against him.

Pressing on with Bukhary Equity-linked charges posed risks to broader case against Muhyiddin — AGC

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.

AirAsia Group, EcoWorld, KPJ, YTL Power, Cuscapi, Hextar Retail, Pestech, Butterfield FB, Crest Builder, PTT Synergy, Frontken, UUE

Eco World Development Group Bhd (KL:ECOWLD) has emerged as the top bidder for a residential site at Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue in Singapore, with an offer of S$208.1 million (RM667.62 million).

Eco World tops bids for Singapore residential site with S$208.1 mil offer

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom's East-West Pipeline offline, raising fears that damage to energy infrastructure and transport routes could take longer to repair.

Oil prices edge higher as attacks, pipeline outage deepen Saudi supply concerns

While Malaysians are no strangers to floods and heatwaves, these events are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity, a development many attribute to climate change.

Counting the cost of climate change

Malaysia recorded more than 21 million international visitor arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 2.5% despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia that led to the cancellation of 4,111 scheduled flights to the country.

Tourist arrivals in Malaysia grow 2.5% in 1H despite Middle East tensions

Indonesia's wildfires could go on until early November with the rainy season expected to arrive late, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni told local media on Wednesday, as he urged people to stop using fire to clear land during an extended drought.

Indonesia's wildfires may last until early November, minister says

Singapore raised its political salary benchmarks on Sept 8 after 15 years. Malaysian readers will instinctively compare that with our own ministers. A Malaysian minister earns roughly RM14,900 a month, with allowances on top. That comparison is the least useful thing in the entire announcement.

Opinion: Malaysia’s political risk premium is not a salary bill

PRASARANA Malaysia Bhd, a unit under the Ministry of Finance, owns and operates the public transport system, spanning urban rail, bus services, property and supporting infrastructure in the country.

In its email response to The Edge, Prasarana says its current approach to transit-orient...

Cover Story 1: Prasarana says it’s committed to incorporating affordable housing in TODs — where appropriate

TRAFFIC congestion is rarely just a transport problem — it is also about land use. In other words, the issue is not a shortage of roads, but the distance between where people live and where they need to go.

When homes, jobs, schools and amenities are scattered across a sprawling urban f...

Cover Story 1: Balancing transit-oriented growth with housing for all

OVER the past decade or so, a new crop of third-generation family members has been moving into management roles and boardrooms at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies.

Some are still being nurtured while others have accumulated years of operating experience and are moving into the top jobs. ...

When the third generation steps into the business

Global taxation is no longer defined solely by corporate income tax rates and compliance obligations. Increasingly, trade tensions, tariffs, geopolitical fragmentation, environmental measures and the reconfiguration of global supply chains are influencing where businesses invest, manufacture and ...

My Say: The global tax shift and Malaysia’s next competitive advantage

As we mark Malaysia Day, the country pauses to remember what holds us together. Flags appear, speeches turn to unity, and attention returns to Sept 16, 1963, when different territories, histories and peoples came together to form Malaysia. Yet perhaps the deeper story lies not only in how the federation was formed, but in how Malaysians have learnt to live together ever since.

Opinion: Muhibbah moves the chair

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has standardised the entry fee for e-hailing vehicles at RM2, inclusive of tax, across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, effective Wednesday.

KLIA standardises RM2 e-hailing entry fee across both terminals

For years, the palm oil sector has been at the centre of global sustainability debates, facing scrutiny over its environmental and social impacts. In response, the sector has invested significantly in improving sustainability performance and demonstrating progress through certifications and repor...

My Say: How RSPO is putting two decades of certification evidence in front of capital markets

A total of 41 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 9am Wednesday.

Unhealthy air quality in 41 areas across Peninsular Malaysia as of 9am Wednesday

Malaysia's economy is growing faster than expected — but the people are not feeling it. Why?

These seaside resorts combine rejuvenation and rest with the natural, calming allure of the ocean. 

Best beachside hotels around the world for a late summer getaway

Proceeds will benefit Roger Federer’s eponymous foundation and Leonardo DiCaprio’s NGO Re:wild.

Rolex and Phillips to auction four Cosmograph Daytonas for charity

The award-winning play by Samuel D Hunter tells a painfully realistic story filled with shame and estrangement, but also hope and tenderness. 

Director Christopher Ling’s staging of 'The Whale' at klpac is a piercing study of mortality and redemption

This year's novelty reinterpreted the chronograph function while maintaining the brand’s signature purism and quiet luxury.

Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni sheds light on the Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux

Malaysian trade groups have been thrown into a tailspin by the Chinese e-commerce giant's arrival, which has also unexpectedly reshaped how premium labels lure customers back. 

How Pinduoduo's bargain-driven model is pressuring local businesses and changing the way luxury brands create desire

During the California gold rush of the 1850s, many prospectors dreamt of striking it rich by finding gold. Yet some of the most consistent fortunes were made not by those digging for gold, but by those selling the picks, shovels and supplies that enabled the boom.

More than a century la...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Risks and opportunities in the AI boom

Asked to describe an entitled child, most of us understandably would describe that child as spoiled, demanding or accustomed to getting everything he or she asks for. Yet, some psychologists are increasingly suggesting that we may be looking at the wrong thing.

Imagine two children who ...

Wealth, by Design: The surprising investment lesson from an entitled child

Ray Farris, chief economist at Prudential PLC (UK) and Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd, sees further upside in Asian equities as US hyperscalers pour money into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. He says, however, that investors should favour selected markets and companies over b...

Event: Selective opportunities in Asia’s US$3.7 tril AI boom

Malaysian investors may soon be able to trade Hong Kong exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts ­(REITs) on the local bourse in ringgit, without currency conversion, and in board lots of 100 units. They may also be able to participate in the initial public offerings (IPOs) ...

Cover Story: New playbook on Hong Kong

Hive Ventures has set its sights on two Malaysian start-ups — one in fintech and the other in supply chain management — as it expects to close at least four new deals across Southeast Asia by year-end.

The investments form part of the venture capital firm’s bet on artificial intelligenc...

Venture Capital: Taiwan-based Hive Ventures targeting third and fourth deals in Malaysia

CoKeeps, one of the three digital asset custodians licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has been quietly expanding its business and product suites over the past 2½ years with fresh funding from investors.

In an interview with Wealth, its CEO Suhanna Husein says the firm ...

Digital Asset: CoKeeps positioning for data sovereignty

The income fund trend stretched into mid-August, with six new funds launched between July 17 and Aug 12, according to the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM).

The six funds were PMB Shariah Stable Distribution Income, AHAM AIIMAN Global Thematic Mixed Asset, Opus Life Sett...

Funds: Only six funds launched between mid-July and mid-August

While Grab and Gojek continue to dominate the urban e-hailing and on-demand delivery market, Haloje Delivery has stepped in to meet the needs of underserved communities in the suburban and semi-urban areas.

Haloje founder and director Jalluddin Abu Hassan conceived the idea in 2019 afte...

TheWall: Delivery and e-hailing platform Haloje aims to raise RM2 mil for expansion

PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): BLOX, the fintech company behind the ringgit-denominated stablecoin MYRC, has announced the successful close of its US$1 million seed funding round.

MYRC issuer BLOX completes US$1 mil seed funding round

PUTRAJAYA (Aug 13): VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million in three Bumiputera-led technology companies, with the investments targeting industrial automation, healthcare technology and digital accessibility.

VentureTECH invests RM28 mil in three Bumiputera tech companies

OVER the last few years, Malaysia has seen a string of Middle Eastern Islamic banks exit the market for various reasons. Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corp (M) Bhd (ARBM), now the sole Middle Eastern lender left in the market, says it is staying put.

According to its CEO Syahrul Ish...

Al Rajhi Malaysia chooses growth over exit as peers retreat

MECHANICAL and electrical (M&E) player West River Bhd (KL:WEST­RVR) is leveraging Malaysia’s power infrastructure boom to move up the value chain, shifting its focus towards specialised projects where technical capabilities and execution track record command higher margins.

The grou...

West River eyes higher margins via data centre and high-voltage projects

SYARIKAT Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (KL:TAKAFUL) is stepping up its push into retail takaful as part of a strategy to sustain earnings growth over the next few years, seeking to build a bigger customer base while keeping its higher margin credit-related business as the backbone of its earnings...

Takaful Malaysia sees retail business as next growth engine 

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

Target price: RM16.50 BUY

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Duopharma Biotech Bhd, Wasco Bhd, Inari Amertron Bhd

MAIN Market-listed Techbond Group Bhd (KL:TECHBND) is trying to do more, with less. Over the past three years, the adhesive manufacturer has cut loose the low-margin, high-volume lines that once padded its top line. Instead, the group is now betting that its packaging and polymer business will ca...

Techbond trades volume for margins

Hugo Boss has appointed Frasers CEO Michael Murray as the chairman of its supervisory board, the German fashion group said on Wednesday.

Hugo Boss names Frasers CEO Murray board chairman

Indonesia's anti-graft agency said it has detained eight people, including the president director of property developer Summarecon Agung and government officials, in an alleged bribery case involving land-use rights.

Indonesia detains eight suspects, including property developer executive, in alleged bribery case

Gold prices ticked up on Wednesday as oil prices eased, while market participants looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, with a rate hike largely priced in.

Gold gains with Fed rate decision in spotlight

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating after a two-day rally following an unexpectedly large build in US crude inventories, while supply disruptions in the Middle East lingered.

Oil slips on US stock build, Middle East disruptions in focus

Government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with 10-year US Treasury yields rising above 5%, highlighting ​the tension between fast-growing global debt loads and so far resilient economic growth.

Global bond yields hit fresh highs, raising stakes for big borrowers

Indonesia slashed benchmark prices for lower-grade nickel ore, providing relief for local processors suffering from cost pressures due to the US-Iran war.

Indonesia cuts benchmark ore prices in relief for nickel plants

China's slower loan growth is becoming the new normal as shrinking property and local government sectors sap credit demand faster than emerging industries can fill the gap, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said.

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