Building climate resilience is no longer just about recovering from the next massive flood or enduring another scorching heat wave. It requires fundamentally rethinking how our cities grow, fund and protect their most vulnerable populations, according to experts from government planning agencies,...

Planning cities that last

Rehda Youth’s latest Township Tour Series took participants through two aspects of modern property development — how a township is planned and activated, and how its homes are increasingly being built off-site. The Aug 28 visit to Gamuda Cove and Gamuda IBS Banting Factory — both in Selangor — ga...

Rehda Youth tours Gamuda Cove and Gamuda IBS factory

Boosted by a stellar first half, CPI Land Sdn Bhd has reaffirmed its RM2.4 billion gross development value (GDV) target for new launches despite market headwinds.

“Rising costs and market uncertainties are very challenging for the entire industry, not just for CPI Land. For us, we plan ...

Cover Story: Completing Taman Selayang Mulia

As Malaysia readies itself for Budget 2027, property industry stakeholders are, once again, on cue with their annual wish lists.

The “wants” and “needs” sound all too familiar: easier financing, stamp-duty relief, incentives for first-time homebuyers, lower development costs and perhaps...

Who will manage the next million affordable homes?

When Malaya gained its independence in 1957 and later expanded to form Malaysia with Sabah and Sarawak in 1963, it gave citizens the freedom to shape their own future. This trajectory has driven immense economic and social growth, leading many to measure success through material possessions like ...

Big living in small spaces

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

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

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

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

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

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YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 2, 2026

Azlizan Fadzil, who previously helmed UiTM Holdings, has been charged for misappropriating RM37.4 million. More in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com.

E5: Former UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT

A Yinson Holdings unit and Langkawi Port signed an MoU to operate an electric ferry service between the island and Kuala Perlis. Two 100-passenger capacity Hydroferry vessels will begin sea trials in January ahead of full deployment in May.

NEWS: Yinson unit to run two electric ferries on Langkawi-Kuala Perlis route

PERTH (Oct 2): Oil prices drifted slightly higher on Friday after China halted fuel exports, while the Wall Street Journal reported that the US is sending more troops and carriers to the Middle East as it also tries to make Europe draw down more emergency diesel.

Oil rises slightly as market weighs mixed supply signals

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 2, 2026 

Asian stocks were poised to fall as oil surged on the prospect of renewed conflict between the US and Iran, reviving concerns about the inflationary impact of higher energy prices. Bonds will be in focus after a rebound in Treasuries.

Asian stocks to fall on oil rally, bonds in focus

President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser said there’s no timeline for cutting tariffs on the US$60 billion of goods recently recommended by the US-China Board of Trade.

Greer says no date set for US-China board of trade tariff cuts

A rebound in Treasuries brought relief to Wall Street, spurring gains in stocks and overshadowing concerns about inflationary pressures stemming from elevated energy costs.

Stocks rise as yields drop from multi-decade highs

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) was barely higher in its ACE Market debut on Thursday before the industrial adhesive maker slipped below the listing price.

GB Bond closes below IPO price on debut, second ACE counter to do so in a week

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

MN Holdings, IOI Properties, Yinson, Tien Wah Press, KKB, Hengyuan, Hextar Capital, Globaltec 

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) has agreed to acquire Shenton 101 Pte Ltd, which owns Singapore's Shenton House, from its group chief executive officer and major shareholder Datuk Lee Yeow Seng for a nominal S$1.00.

IOI Properties now agrees to buy Shenton House from group CEO for S$1 and settle S$217m advance

The High Court has allowed former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin's application to compel local domain registry MYNIC Bhd to disclose the registered owner of the focusmalaysia.my domain.

MYNIC must reveal Focus Malaysia domain owner to KJ, court orders

Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd (KL:HENGYUAN) has brought back former chief executive officer (CEO) Erkki Tapio Ranta to lead the company, with immediate effect.

Former CEO Erkki Tapio Ranta returns to helm Hengyuan  

Tien Wah Press Holdings Bhd (KL:TIENWAH) said its unit plans to buy a factory in Malang, Indonesia, which it currently leases, for 150 billion rupiah (RM34.07 million) from British American Tobacco (BAT) Group’s PT Bentoel Prima.

Tien Wah Press unit to buy Indonesian factory from BAT for RM34m, secures three supply deals

Malayan Banking Bhd (KL:MAYBANK) fell below RM10 for the first time in nearly nine months and banking stocks mostly declined on Thursday amid rising bond yields.

Maybank falls below RM10 for first time in nine months as rising bond yields hurt banking stocks

Haze from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore for more than a month, closing schools and sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing.

Indonesia's haze chokes neighbours, but little legal recourse

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

FBM KLCI down 1.26% to 1,630.36 on Oct 1, 2026

The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the discussions.

US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face export ban — Reuters

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, the need for cybersecurity spending has also increased significantly. According to a global survey of about 300 cybersecurity leaders conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and released on Aug 27, cybersecurity spending is expected to continue to grow strongly, with more than 80% of respondents planning to increase their budgets through 2027.

Rising AI complexity fuels cybersecurity spending

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

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) chief executive officer and major shareholder Datuk Lee Yeow Seng has accumulated RM87.99 million the property developer's shares via the open market.

IOI Properties CEO accumulated RM88m in company's shares since late August

The cabinet has ordered a study to draft a Charities Bill for the regulation of public fundraising.

Government mulls law to regulate charities

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) recommends. The board approves. Liability stays human.

Opinion: Directors’ fiduciary duty of care redefined in the age of AI

Globaltec Formation Bhd (KL:GLOTEC) has announced the redesignation of executive director Chen Heng Mun, 56, as deputy group chief executive officer, with immediate effect.

Globaltec redesignates Chen Heng Mun as deputy group CEO; founder’s son appointed as ED

MALAYSIA has seen the weapon. It has not measured the wound.

Opinion: They knew our fault lines. We still do not know our voters.

Two lawsuits filed within days of each other in late July and early August have renewed a question that matters to every investor. When financial statements rest on estimates that could go either way, what does a “clean” audit opinion actually guarantee?

Opinion: When audit opinions meet uncertain numbers

Building materials manufacturer Ajiya Bhd (KL:AJIYA) is selling its freehold industrial land and factory in Puchong, Selangor for RM58 million cash, about 45% above its latest market valuation of RM40 million.

Ajiya sells Puchong factory at 45% premium for RM58m cash

Hextar Capital Bhd (KL:HEXTAR) subsidiary Legacy Core Sdn Bhd has secured a RM60 million subcontract from Doland (M) Sdn Bhd to upgrade a road in Sibu, Sarawak.

Hextar Capital unit bags RM60 million Sarawak roadworks subcontract

The first meeting of the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee (JSCMC) will be held in Singapore on Nov 2.

Johor-Singapore cooperation committee to meet on Nov 2 ahead of JS-SEZ master plan launch

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) could potentially raise its RM2 billion capital return commitment to increase the chances of its share buyback programme garnering investor acceptance, according to MBSB Research.

CIMB could raise RM2 bil capital return commitment, says MBSB Research

Who governs the governors?The political economy of incentives and power

The international percussion festival returns to gather five nations around the same rhythm.

Hands Percussion takes over Sunway Square with ‘Kaleidoscope VIII: Infinite Beats’

The city's foremost luxury watch fair returned for its 12th edition at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

Art of Time reinforces Swiss Watch’s commitment to creativity and innovation in horology

Faye Lim is broadening her family’s business into a platform for cultural documentation.

Canvas Art is chronicling our Malaysian history through photo restoration

Set against the limestone grandeur and greenery of the forest reserve in Rawang, the club is his answer to the country’s predictable wellness template.

Joewel Lee’s Takun Retreat club in Templer Park is built around sports and recovery

In conjunction with World Heart Day, he shares how the organisation is assisting patients in securing treatment.

CVSKL Foundation chairman Tan Sri Rashpal Singh Randhay highlights the changing face of heart disease

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

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

THIS past week, the artificial intelligence (AI) freakout went mainstream. It is now appropriate to talk about doom and gloom and warn about an impending AI apocalypse. Fear-mongering headlines like “Will AI kill us all?”, or variations of it, were among the most popular. Some headline writers he...

Tech: Is it time to flip the AI kill switch?

AS workers of the 21st century, we are fortunate to enjoy the convenience that artificial intelligence (AI) brings. With just a question — even if poorly phrased or riddled with typos — ChatGPT can provide an answer within seconds. With Claude’s assistance, tasks such as extracting and tabulating...

Cover Story: Big Money | Taking charge of our critical thinking

MALAYSIA’s economy grew 6% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, its second-fastest pace of growth in three years and well above the 4.4% recorded in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic.

The quarterly figure puts Malaysia among the fastest-growing economies in the region, outpacing...

Cover Story: AI may boost productivity, but what about workers’ share?

FOR engineering outfit owner John, using artificial intelligence (AI) in his work has been a game changer. He “trains” the AI to write codes in the company’s style and now merely checks to ensure that the codes are written correctly.

“I use AI to write more routine codes and it has help...

Cover Story: How the AI tidal wave is reshaping the jobs market

The release of the Pre-Budget Statement 2027 was a welcome and encouraging development. It reflects the government’s continued commitment to transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement in shaping the nation’s fiscal priorities.

The key themes outlined in the statement, inclu...

My Say: Budget 2027: Balancing fiscal responsibility with social support

Conversations around economic development typically focus on how to grow the economy, often at a macro level. Equally important is how that growth translates into the everyday lives of workers and households sustainably. Looking at countries such as Australia, the Netherlands or Denmark, it is ap...

Trust In Resilience: Pursuing the next chapter in Malaysia’s wage journey

For much of its history, women’s watchmaking has often drawn from a remarkably consistent visual lexicon. Motifs of flowers, ribbons, lace, diamonds and the polished geometries of Art Deco are all beautiful in their own right, but they inevitably reveal how femininity in horology has been imagined through forms already made familiar by the past. Richard Mille’s portfolio for the female collector, however, is compelling precisely because it is so little beholden to those conventions — preferring instead aerospace materials, saturated colour and cases whose curves and apertures feel closer to architecture. The assumed hierarchy, in which women wear and men collect, has been decisively shattered.

Pavé the way

ON Sept 18, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, granted Datuk Seri Najib Razak a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence for his SRC International conviction under house arrest until August 2028. 

The one condition attached is pa...

Courts: Najib gets conditional pardon even as other big names get hauled to court

WHILE official statistics show that Malaysians are beginning to save for retirement again, much more needs to be done to prepare for Malaysia’s transition into a super-aged nation by 2056, when one in five Malaysians will be aged 65 and above. This includes strengthening retirement savings, legac...

Preparing for Malaysia’s third age

NEW YORK (Oct 1): Two of the Federal Reserve’s top policymakers this week staked out an unusually clear case for taking in more data before deciding about another interest-rate hike, driving investors to largely abandon bets on an interest rate increase at the central bank's next policy meeting, in late October.

Fed policymakers lean against October rate hike

Global bond markets are still functioning in an orderly fashion, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, following the recent sharp rise in yields that has driven world borrowing costs to their highest levels in decades.

Bond markets functioning in orderly manner, IMF says

Asia's gasoline margin rose to a record high on Thursday as various outages at regional refineries and reports that Chinese refiners have halted fuel exports for October tightened the supply outlook, traders said.

Asia's gasoline margin skyrockets on outages, China export halt, traders say

Wall Street's main indices slipped on Thursday as a deepening bond selloff drove Treasury yields to multi-decade highs, outweighing gains in software stocks.

Wall Street dips as surging Treasury yields outweigh software gains

Bank of England interest rate-setter Catherine Mann said the central bank made errors in how it framed its policy response to the shock from the Middle East war, and that has pushed up borrowing costs in the UK in ways that should be of no comfort to officials.

Bank of England official says central bank mishandled its first response to Iran shock

US manufacturing activity was little changed in September, with prices for inputs surging amid strong demand, pointing to sustained inflation pressures.

US manufacturing steady in September, input prices increase

SK Hynix Inc’s US$26.5 billion (RM108.3 billion) US listing kept the streak of artificial intelligence-related mega-deals going in the third quarter, even as a trio of postponed smaller IPOs cast doubt on the market’s prospects aside from Anthropic PBC’s expected debut.

SK Hynix mega-listing maintains US IPO momentum in third quarter

The Trump administration has been taking steps to turn China's dependence on US aviation suppliers into leverage for trade negotiations, according to people familiar with the matter.

US slows aircraft-part exports to China as Trump seeks leverage in trade negotiations — Reuters

New applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week and layoffs decreased in September, suggesting that labour market stability persisted even as employers remained cautious about boosting hiring.

US weekly jobless claims fall; layoffs drop in September

President Donald Trump said ramped up military strikes against Iran were “possible” after the November mid-term elections, as his administration struggles to find an exit plan for a war now in its eighth month.

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