Managing financial and operational conflicts

Major urban high-rise developers appear to have taken a new approach to their projects in recent years. Companies such as EXSIM Group, Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING), ParkCity Group, SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD) and UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) believe that a community isn’t built on an abu...

Cover Story: Creating common spaces to tackle vertical isolation

Masteron Sdn Bhd’s KR7 Residences Tower A in Taman Mas Puchong and Astra Residence in Taman Puchong Prima have achieved a take-up rate of 90%.

KR7 Residences Tower A, launched in December 2021, is one of two towers on a 3.12-acre development. The towers have a combined gross development...

Masteron’s KR7 Residences Tower A and Astra Residence achieve 90% take-up

In City & Country's Sept 21 cover story, CPI Land Sdn Bhd is rolling out its second launch of the year — a 50-acre landed residential development located in Selayang, Selangor.

Completing Taman Selayang Mulia

Jalan PJS 11/9 in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Selangor has always bustled with activity, drawing visitors from the nearby offices and universities.

One of its more popular spots is the famous Restoran Garlic Roasted Chicken Rice. On a typical weekday, long queues outside the restaurant ar...

Streetscapes: Jalan PJS 11/9 enjoys strong demand and capital appreciation

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

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

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

Plastic bags and straws labelled as biodegradable, compostable, or environmentally friendly are now a common sight in the market. Unfortunately, the reality is that not all of these claims are entirely true and that the use of these materials may end up causing more harm to the environment than t...

Cover Story: Are biodegradable and compostable plastic the greenest solution?

There are only four years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030, but it is unlikely that all the 17 SDGs will be fulfilled by the deadline. According to the latest report, only 16% of the SDGs are on a positive pathway, and the rest are significantly off track.

Policy: What’s next after the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals?

The likelihood of El Niño developing now exceeds 90%, bringing expectations of a prolonged period of hotter and potentially drier conditions in Malaysia in early 2027. Climate change could further intensify the heat and other weather extremes.

The Super El Niño

Michelle Tee started her working life in the textile manufacturing industry by joining her father’s business in Johor, which specialised in manufacturing uniforms for companies. For the first eight years, Tee was happy whenever she saw batches of uniforms being sent to clients. That meant good sa...

Waste: Tackling the problem of used uniforms

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

The Edge ESG Awards 2026

The Edge Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2026

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2026

The Edge Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2026

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2026

The Edge ESG Awards 2025

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2025

EcoSys (Malaysia), which has priced its IPO at 27 sen apiece, is looking to expand its customer base in India beyond the solar industry into semiconductors.

NEWS: EcoSys targets semiconductor growth in India

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he wants to speak with Transport Minister Anthony Loke before deciding on his offer to resign. More in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com.

E5: PM says won’t rush decision on Loke’s resignation

The operator of the Empire Sushi grab-and-go chain says that opportunities abound in the Malaysian market, but it will plot its expansion only where it makes “perfect sense”.

NEWS: Empire Premium sees room for another 150 outlets nationwide

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a speech at the United Nations (UN) on Wednesday that Tehran would never surrender to the US but still believes in diplomacy, a day after US President Donald Trump used the same forum to threaten to "annihilate" Iran.

Iranian president says won't surrender after Trump's annihilation threat

Wall Street's main indices fell on Wednesday, as crude oil prices resumed their uptrend and bond yields gained, while investors awaited a breakthrough in talks to end the Middle East conflict ahead of the high-stakes US-China summit.

Wall St falls as oil ticks up, yields rise ahead of US-China summit

Sunway Construction Group Bhd (KL:SUNCON) was crowned Company of the Year (COY) at The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Awards 2026, the financial publication's flagship event to honour the best of Malaysia's listed companies.

Sunway Construction crowned Company of the Year at The Edge BRC awards, PETRONAS honoured for nation building    

A brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday.

Tenaga, CTOS, Carimin, YTL Power, Aneka Jaringan, Destini, Rimbunan Sawit, PRG, LB Aluminium, Gold Li

Pappajack Bhd (KL:PPJACK) jumped 22% on Wednesday to chart a new all-time high since the pawnbroker’s listing in 2022, before paring most of its intra-day gains.

Pappajack pulls back after early 22% surge to new all-time high

Negeri Sembilan state secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and state legal adviser Datuk Muzalmah Mustapha Kamal continue to perform their duties as usual in line with the directions of Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC).

Negeri Sembilan state secretary, legal adviser continue duties in line with chief secretary to govt, AGC directions

The increasingly tangled dispute at PRG Holdings Bhd (KL:PRG) has reached another turning point, with the High Court ordering Premier De Muara Sdn Bhd (PDM) to be wound up.

PRG’s RM64m dispute with shareholder-linked PDM comes to a head as court orders winding-up

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor must pay RM67.5 million to Lebanese jeweller Global Royalty Trading SAL for more than 40 pieces of jewellery allegedly missing after a 2018 police raid.

Rosmah vows to resist enforcement of RM67.5m deposit order in missing jewellery suit after losing stay appeal

Malaysia’s retail prices for unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol will rise by 20 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel will increase by 15 sen from Thursday (Sept 24) to Sept 30, according to the Finance Ministry.

Unsubsidised fuel prices to rise again from Thursday, petrol up 20 sen and diesel 15 sen

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Wednesday.

FBM KLCI down 0.42% to 1,676.43 on Sept 23, 2026

https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/819099Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will not rush into deciding on DAP secretary general Anthony Loke’s offer to resign as transport minister, saying he wants to hear Loke’s explanation first.

Anwar says won’t rush decision on Loke’s resignation, urges DAP not to bow to external pressure 

Inflation around the world will be faster than forecast in 2027, an outlook that necessitates more tightening from the US to Australia, the OECD said.

Global inflation will linger and Fed will hike rates again, OECD says

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): A large majority of developers are delaying property launches in the remaining months of 2026 as rising construction costs squeeze margins and take-up remains soft.

Most developers delaying launches amid margin squeeze, unsold units

Sustainability hasn’t retreated, but its progress has fractured into winners and laggards, and CEOs must build conviction rather than assume uniform momentum, according to Bain and Company’s 2026 CEO Sustainability Report.

US$2.4 tril in green investment, yet most sectors are being left behind

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held several meetings with senior management from five Chinese industry giants, with AgiBot Innovation pledging a potential investment of RM1 billion by 2035, alongside the creation of 5,000 job opportunities.

China’s AgiBot commits to RM1b potential investment, creation of 5,000 jobs in Malaysia — Anwar

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) on Wednesday reported further disposals of shares in the company by managing director Wong Thean Soon, bringing down his combined direct and indirect stakes to 10.97%.

TS Wong continues to sell shares in Zetrix AI, stake drops to 10.97%

Malaysia needs standalone climate change legislation to give courts a clearer basis for hearing climate-related cases, said Datuk Gurdial Singh Nijar, a partner at law firm GS Nijar, following the High Court’s dismissal of RimbaWatch’s judicial review application against two ministries.

Lack of climate law leaves Malaysian courts without clear guidance, says senior lawyer

More than 160 civil society organisations released a joint statement on Wednesday urging Malaysia to halt plans to deport Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, citing severe risks of ongoing violence and forced conscription.

Civil society groups urge Malaysia to stop deporting Rohingyas

LB Aluminium Bhd's (KL:LBALUM) net profit surged 60% to  RM18.6 million for its first quarter ended July 31, 2026 (1QFY2027), compared with RM11.6 million a year ago.

LB Aluminium net profit up 60% in 1Q on strong aluminium, property contributions 

The first reading of the bill to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act (Auku) is expected to be tabled at the Dewan Rakyat sitting in December, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Higher education minister expects tabling of Auku replacement bill in December

EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd, a Penang-based semiconductor services company, posted a net profit of RM3.40 million for the second quarter ahead of its ACE Market listing on Oct 14.

ACE Market-bound EcoSys posts 2Q net profit of RM3.4m

Rimbunan Sawit Bhd (KL:RSAWIT) said on Wednesday that a three-month disruption at its Ulu Teru Estate in Miri, caused by a blockade of the main access route, resulted in an estimated RM10 million revenue shortfall.

Rimbunan flags RM10m revenue shortfall due to access blockade at Miri estate

Destini Bhd (KL:DESTINI) said on Wednesday that it will collaborate with transit and rail technology company Siemens Mobility Sdn Bhd to realise its ambition of becoming a digitally enabled railway maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider.

Destini signs two-year pact with Siemens Mobility for digital railway MRO

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to announce its candidates for the Melaka state election one to two weeks before the nomination day, said the prime minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin.

Melaka polls: PH to announce candidates one to two weeks before nomination

First, Win the AI Race. Then, Stop the Race?

He depicts native flora and fauna to raise awareness surrounding their habitat and biodiversity.

Sarawakian painter Bong Shin Siong's massive watercolour works capture the beauty of Borneo's wildlife

After highlighting his omniscience and wizardry, the brand is now paying tribute to the sorcerer's shapeshifting powers.

Roger Dubuis’ Metamorph Merlin rounds out Knights of the Round Table trilogy

She looks back on her achievements, contemplates new opportunities and gushes about her hometown.

Miri-born songwriter Zee Avi on her musical journey and advice to young creatives

Founded by Malaysian-born Eigen Ting and Josephin Tan, the pâtisserie carves out its own niche by marrying traditional French techniques with familiar Asian tastes.

Melbourne's Sucré Du Jour turns classic pan-Asian flavours into unique desserts

Focusing only on the essentials, the new release is stripped of the usual smartwatch gimmicks.

H Moser & Cie’s digital Off-Grid watch features all your favourite complications

China continues to deepen its ties with Asean through closer capital market collaborations, industrial ecosystem and cross-border investment channels, including the launch of the first Belt and Road exchange-traded fund (ETF), said Wang Sheng, chairman of China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd (CGS).

China-Asean ties move beyond trade into capital markets

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

OVER the past few weeks, this column has covered the economics of data centres as well as circular financing and the off-balance sheets debts of artificial intelligence (AI) firms. With the mega initial public offering (IPO) of frontier AI lab Anthropic, which expects to raise more than US$100 bi...

Tech: The economics of hyperscalers and frontier AI labs

FOR the Gooi family’s 68%-owned Crescendo Corp Bhd (KL:CRESNDO), the data centre boom has provided a powerful catalyst to unlock the value of the Johor-based property developer’s land bank that has been accumulated over decades.

Crescendo’s net profit reached a record RM526.3 million in...

Crescendo’s Johor land bank offers more than a data centre windfall

Stocks joined bonds lower as a rally in oil prices stoked worries about inflationary pressures, which were further reinforced by data showing jump in US business activity at the fastest pace since 2021.

Stocks fall as inflation jitters boost bond yields

US crude stocks rose last week while fuel inventories fell following a drop in refining activity in the Midwest, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.

US crude inventories rise, fuel stocks fall as refining slips — EIA

The US might consider leaving the International Energy Agency (IEA) if there is no alignment on climate issues, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

US to either reform IEA on climate issues or leave group, energy secretary says

The US Treasury said it will purchase up to US$6 billion (RM24.48 billion) of longer-dated government debt on Thursday, in line with the first such operation under Secretary Scott Bessent’s expanded programme to stem the recent rise in borrowing costs.

US Treasury to buy back up to US$6 bil in longer-dated govt debt

There’s little prospect of data centres proliferating in emerging markets, where the notion of sharing precious energy resources with artificial intelligence (AI) would be out of place, according to World Bank Group president Ajay Banga.

Data centres not for emerging markets — World Bank president

US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced a US$2.45 billion (RM9.99 billion) Gaza recovery plan on Wednesday at a meeting of its members and stakeholders, in an effort meant to span over six months.

US-backed Board of Peace unveils US$2.5 bil Gaza recovery plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK has left itself “overexposed” to global bond markets as he defended controversial comments made last year that alarmed investors.

Burnham stands by remarks that UK is in hock to bond markets

The United Nations (UN) selected six countries across Africa and Asia to receive support aimed at helping them extract more value from their critical-mineral deposits seen as crucial to the global energy transition.

UN to help six nations get more value from critical minerals, including Indonesia

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday said a US ban on diesel exports would not work and could push up gasoline and jet fuel prices, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump, who is backing the idea.

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