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

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

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

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

Corporate Malaysia is already lining up at the starting blocks. We're proud to welcome Mah Sing Group as the Bronze Sponsor of Bursa Bull Charge × The Edge KL Rat Race 2026. More organisations are invited to join this collective effort to champion PWD inclusion, education, and financial literacy. Sign up as a sponsor or register your team of runners today at www.bullchargeratrace.com.

Mah Sing Group joins as bronze sponsor

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 17, 2026

At The Edge x HSBC Pre-Budget 2027 Roundtable, Professor Yeah Kin Leng, AMCHAM CEO Datuk Siobhan Das and Treasury Secretary General Tan Sri Johan Merican discuss treating human capital as an investment class in its own right — from tax incentives for upskilling to why the responsibility to develop talent can't rest on MNCs alone. 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

Human capital as the next investment class

Malaysia’s struggling bond market may see an outflow of Japanese capital as its yield premium shrinks.

Malaysia’s battered bonds face growing risk of Japan fund exodus

Global bond yields retreated on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate hike and vow to tame inflation calmed a pressured market, leaving traders to look ahead to Friday’s key Bank of Japan (BOJ) decision.

Global bonds recover as Warsh’s inflation fight calms market

Oil prices eased in Asian trade on Thursday, extending losses on reports of Saudi Arabia offering extra crude cargoes through Oman, which reduced fears of supply disruptions, but stayed above US$100 on concerns about the Middle East conflict expanding.

Oil extends losses as Middle Eastern supply disruption fears ease

Shares edged up in Asia on Thursday as investors bet the US Federal Reserve (Fed) is finally getting the jump on inflation, delivering its first rate hike in more than three years and calming a global bond sell-off that had sent long-term yields soaring.

Asian shares edge up after Fed hike, dollar firm on short-term yields

Pioneer Heat Holdings Bhd (KL:PIONEER) climbed in its ACE Market trading debut on Thursday amid strong demand for a piece of the mechanical and civil engineering services firm.

Pioneer Heat climbs after modest opening in ACE Market debut

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or better known as Papagomo, has failed to obtain a stay of a High Court judgement in May that had ordered him to pay RM280,000 in damages for defaming former finance minister Lim Guan Eng and his son Clint Lim Way Chau six years ago.

Papagomo fails to obtain stay of damages payment to Guan Eng, son

Singapore’s push to become a major gold hub is gaining momentum, with DBS Group Holdings Ltd adding bullion storage capacity and other banks considering similar moves.

Singapore’s gold hub plan gets lift with DBS vault expansion

Huawei Technologies Co is set to unveil new artificial intelligence (AI) technology this week in defiance of US export control curbs, advancing its ambition to replace Nvidia Corp in China and compete on the global stage.

Huawei set to unveil AI chips to match Nvidia 

US President Donald Trump said he still had confidence in Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman Kevin Warsh and criticised what he said is a “hostile” board even after the central bank unanimously defied his calls to lower borrowing costs.

Trump backs Warsh, faults ‘hostile’ Fed board for rate hike

The ringgit on Thursday depreciated to its lowest level in nearly three months amid broad-based greenback strength at a time of rising US interest rates.

Ringgit approaches three-month low as Fed rate hike strengthens dollar

CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (KL:CCK) is no longer a ‘buy’ amid slower-than-expected recovery from a fire incident at one of its plants in Indonesia, said an analyst.

CCK Consolidated no longer a ‘buy’ as Indonesian plant fire leaves lasting burn — analyst

Analysts say now is a good opportunity to buy and accumulate YTL Power International Bhd's (KL:YTLPOWR) shares, given the recent pullback and the company's reservation of four new gas turbines amid a global backlog.

YTL Power worth accumulating on pullback and new gas turbines — analysts

The government has agreed to expand the Budi Madani Diesel eligibility transfer facility, allowing registered owners of private diesel vehicles to transfer their eligibility to any eligible actual user, effective immediately.

Budi Diesel: Govt now allows eligibility transfer to any eligible actual user

The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang Negeri Sembilan (DKU) has accused the Negeri Sembilan state executive council of treason and an attempted coup d'etat against ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, according to a letter issued on Wednesday night by Messrs Halim & Ismail.

DKU accuses Negeri Sembilan exco of treason and attempted coup d'etat against ruler Tuanku Muhriz

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

Currencies in emerging Asia fell to multi-week lows on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) first rate hike in more than three years and hawkish tone sent the US dollar to a seven-week high, while regional stocks made gains.

Emerging Asian currencies trim losses after hawkish Fed propels dollar; shares muted

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has delayed the mandatory reasonable assurance requirements of applicable entities on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by a year.

SC delays reasonable assurance requirements on greenhouse gas emissions by a year

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has confirmed that the state executive council recognises the proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Bernama reported.

Negeri Sembilan MB confirms state govt recognises removal of Tuanku Muhriz

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday said that a letter dated July 17, 2026, claiming that Cabinet approval had been given for a proposed private finance initiative (PFI) project to widen the North-South Expressway (PLUS) is fake.

PMO lodges police report over fake letter on PLUS widening project

The date for the dissolution of the Melaka State Legislative Assembly to pave the way for the state election has yet to be set, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Melaka assembly dissolution date still not fixed, says chief minister

Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd (SEC) has raised RM350 million through its maiden sukuk issuance under a RM3 billion sukuk wakalah programme.

Sabah Energy Corp raises RM350 mil in maiden sukuk, Maybank IB appointed as adviser

Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (KL:BIPORT) has secured a 30-year mandate to continue operating the eponymous port following handover to Sarawak state administration from the federal government.

Bintulu Port gazetted as operator for 30 years

Pestec International Bhd (KL:PESTEC) said the Kuala Lumpur High Court has extended an injunction preventing its China-based supplier Shandong Power Equipment Co Ltd (SPECO) from enforcing an undated corporate guarantee against the group.

Pestec wins High Court order preventing Chinese supplier from enforcing corporate guarantee

ANALYSTS rate the corporate earnings performance for 2Q as “satisfactory” given the backdrop of a prolonged Middle East conflict. The relative resilience of corporate earnings was attributed to Malaysia’s position as a net gas exporter, robust commodity prices and the ongoing up cycle in the tech...

Cover Story 2: Solid 2Q corporate earnings bolster market outlook

LARGE technology stocks are now being valued at target price-earnings (PE) multiples of between 30 and 55 times after delivering strong second-quarter results. But analysts warn that while a meaningful earnings recovery is expected across the sector, growth may still fall short of the elevated ex...

Cover Story 2: Tech stocks face high bar as AI boom lifts expectations

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

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

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

China’s MMG Ltd pledged to maintain or increase nickel supplies to Europe after its planned US$500 million (RM2.02 billion) deal with Anglo American plc ran into regulatory concerns.

China’s MMG commits to EU nickel supply after deal scrutiny

US President Donald Trump floated hitting goods imported from the European Union with fresh tariffs or even cutting off some trade if he determined that a push to make Canada a potential associate of the bloc was harmful to the US.

Trump floats EU tariffs if Canada invite deemed hostile act

Citadel Securities LLC is seeking to attract Asia institutions including retail brokers, sovereign wealth funds and asset managers for its 24-hour US equities trading service.

Citadel Securities taps Asian institutions for 24-hour trading service

The US’s busiest container port for global trade foiled more than 120 million cyberattack attempts in August, posing a persistent threat to its operations as it grapples with shifting tariff policies.

Port of LA foiled around 120 million cyberattacks last month

Australia will stop foreign students from bringing partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten working holiday visa rules, a senior minister said on Thursday, amid growing debate over high migration levels.

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

Russia carried out air attacks on Ukraine overnight as Ukrainian drones hit one of the largest Russian oil refineries, a fresh indication the sides haven’t agreed to an energy truce despite claims by US President Donald Trump.

Russia hits Kyiv as Ukraine strikes major Russian oil refinery

India warned that a US bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of as much as 100% on top buyers of Russian oil could hurt ties between New Delhi and Washington and disrupt global energy markets.

India warns US oil sanctions bill could hurt bilateral ties

President Xi Jinping has called for China to make its advanced manufacturing sector "bigger and stronger" and strengthen control over key industrial supply chains, official news agency Xinhua said on Thursday.

China's Xi calls for 'bigger, stronger' advanced manufacturing sector

Chelsea Football Club owner Clearlake Capital agreed to buy out chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter, bringing an end to a turbulent period among the club’s owners.

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