KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND) is unveiling the 13.4-acre masterplan of its integrated Avenue25 development in Subang Jaya on Oct 12. The project will feature various components, such as residential, commercial, retail and office, as well as a transport hub.

Creating a sustainable integrated development

Founded in 1927, the US-based Marriott International has more than 30 brands and nearly 9,000 properties as well as 149 restaurants in 141 countries today. In a roundtable media discussion in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 10, Marriott International chairman of the board David S Marriott revealed that the ...

Marriott International’s expansion plans in Malaysia backed by positive market outlook

Revitalising cities through urban regeneration best practices

Situated a few minutes from Publika Shopping Gallery is the ongoing development of Papyrus North Kiara (Papyrus) by Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA). Since its launch in March this year, the project has achieved a 50% take-up rate and the development is about midway towards its 38-storey he...

Kerjaya Prospek’s Papyrus North Kiara is 50% taken-up

TA Global Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary TA First Credit Sdn Bhd, will launch CloutHaus Residences, its latest mixed-use development, in the fourth quarter of this year. The project, located in Jalan P Ramlee in the Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC), has been open for registration since end-S...

Cover Story: TA Global to unveil CloutHaus Residences in KL city centre in 4Q

The October 7 issue of City & Country features an interview with the sibling duo spearheading the management of Titijaya Land Bhd.

Adapting to the dynamic landscape of the real estate industry

IJM Land Bhd will launch the first phase of Batiq @ S2 Heights Aman in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, with 82 two-storey linked homes in the first quarter of 2025.The overall 20-acre Batiq project will have 177 units of linked homes with a gross development value (GDV) of RM173 million.

IJM Land to launch first phase of Batiq homes in Seremban 2 in 1Q2025

It has been over a year since City & Country last visited BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd’s 1,400-acre Bandar Baru Permas Jaya township in Johor. Looking around, it is buzzing with activity and vibrancy.

Established in 1981, the township is being developed by BRDB’s wholly-owned subs...

BRDB to elevate offerings at Permas Jaya, Johor, with two upcoming projects

Following the success of Astrum Ampang, Setia Awan Land Sdn Bhd will unveil its second transit-oriented development (TOD), Astrum Shah Alam, on Sept 28. Located in Seksyen 14 Shah Alam, Selangor, it will have a gross development value (GDV) of RM550 million.

The 3.47-acre Astrum Shah Al...

Setia Awan to launch Astrum Shah Alam this month

Many people are drawn to owning landed property as it offers more space and a generally better living environment because the density is lower than at high-rise residential projects.

The downside to living in landed property, however, could include noise pollution or traffic that makes ...

Cover Story: Elevating green and sustainable living

TA Global Bhd is launching CloutHaus Residences — its latest mixed-use development — in the fourth quarter of this year (4Q2024). The project, located in Jalan P Ramlee in the Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC), has been open for registration since end-September.

New landmark in the heart of the capital

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) has launched its Perfect 10 Sales Campaign, which will run till Oct 31, featuring properties from 10 locations within the developer’s townships.

Sime Darby Property’s Perfect 10 Sales Campaign to run till Oct 31

Along Jalan SS3/29 lies a stretch of 2- and 3-storey shoplots and two petrol stations, marking the main commercial area of the SS3 neighbourhood in Petaling Jaya. This stretch, along with Jalan SS3/31 parallel to it, consists of clinics, mini-markets, convenience stores, car workshops and the nei...

Streetscapes: The pulse of Petaling Jaya’s SS3

On Sept 4, over 700 industry leaders and experts congregated at M Resort & Hotel Kuala Lumpur to attend UEM Sunrise Bhd’s (KL:UEMS) Form to FUTURE Real Estate Forum, held in collaboration with investment advisory firm CLSA Malaysia, Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Advancing Malaysia.

In a...

Shifting trends redefining Malaysian real estate industry

KLANG (Oct 13): Former MIC Central Working Committee (CWC) member KP Samy is set to join PKR, expressing confidence in the leadership of the party’s president and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to steer the nation towards progress and uplift the socio-economic status of the Indian community.

EX-MIC Central Working Committee member KP Samy to join PKR, cites confidence in Anwar’s leadership

Parisian independent game studio Sloclap’s Sifu is a love letter to Eastern martial arts films past and present, mixed together with classic arcade action games like Streets of Rage or Final Fight. From Bruce Lee films to Ip Man, Sifu gives the same adrenaline rush those action scenes bring with ...

On The Console: Sifu, a playable kung fu film

It is a well-known fact that every business today is a tech business. All over the world, including in Asia, many organisations are leveraging the latest innovations and rapidly adopting new technologies.

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) blends easily into existing business o...

Solutions: Handling the intersection of AI and financial risk

The financial technology (fintech) revolution has reshaped our financial interactions, bringing forth a new age of innovation and accessibility. With mobile banking and cryptocurrency trading, fintech apps have become essential in our daily routines, providing convenience, security and financial ...

Digital Marketing: Navigating the dynamic terrain of fintech apps

NEWS

#MeToo movement shifts consumer behaviour

Sales of stereotypically feminine shoes such as high heels dropped after the #MeToo movement, according to a new study led by Insead professors Frédéric Godart and David Dubois, alongsi...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

Between 2020 and 2024, Sweden consistently ranked among the top four in the prestigious Global Innovation Index, a testament to its inventive spirit. Yet, the coveted top spot has remained elusive, steadfastly occupied by Switzerland during that five-year stretch.

Sweden has put in plac...

Ecosystem Builders: Creating a self-sustaining non-profitable ecosystem to incubate start-ups

The transition to sustainable construction is no longer a choice but a necessity. As the construction industry faces growing pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices, it becomes clear that this shift requires not only technological innovation but also a collective effort from all stakeholders. A critical aspect of this transformation is upskilling the workforce to ensure that every player is prepared to meet the challenges of a greener future.

Building together: CDL Academy upskills workforce to build a sustainable future

TemasyaGlenmarie, a premier township developed by S P Setia Bhd, is a prime example of urban sophistication and community-centric design. Established in 2008, this 571-acre freehold parcel has evolved into one of Shah Alam’s most vibrant townships.

TemasyaGlenmarie: A thriving urban township

In today’s hyper-competitive market, sustainability has become a must for companies. If a business isn’t sustainable, it’s not worth investing in.

This growing perception has companies, particularly those courting venture capital (VC), scrambling to balance long-term impact with short-t...

Ecosystem Builders: Taking a leap of faith by funding innovation

Rapid digitalisation has accelerated internet penetration, e-commerce growth and improved access to services. But it also has resulted in a surge in cyberattacks.

A worrying statistic is that Malaysia experienced the highest number of cyberattacks in Southeast Asia over the past year, a...

Cybersecurity: Using threat intelligence to curb cyberattacks

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The US government has lifted the import ban which had been imposed on rubber gloves manufactured by the Brightway Group over alleged forced labour practices.

US lifts ban on remaining Malaysian glove manufacturer

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized about RM5 million in foreign currency from an apartment unit that is said to be a prominent politician's safe house.

MACC seized RM5m in raid on politician's safe house, says source

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The government will only implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) if the minimum income threshold is at RM3,000-RM4,000, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Govt will only implement GST if minimum wage threshold increases to RM3k-RM4k

KUALA TERENGGANU (Oct 13): The Terengganu government’s subsidiary, Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (Epic Bhd), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) to integrate its operations with the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) project network.

Epic, MRL sign MOU to boost East Coast connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Businesses should work with the government to help create a Malaysian middle class society&nbsp;in which at least 60% of&nbsp;the people earn enough to qualify them to pay income tax, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

Aim to have at least 60% of Malaysians qualifying to pay income tax, says Liew

(Oct 13): The European Central Bank will probably advance the global push for monetary easing in the coming week, with an interest-rate cut that policymakers had all but ruled out just a month ago.

ECB is set to deepen global easing with rate cut it didn’t expect

BEIJING (Oct 13): China's consumer inflation unexpectedly eased in September, while producer price deflation deepened, heightening pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus measures quickly to revive flagging demand and shaky economic activity.

China's deflationary pressures build in September, consumer inflation cools

JAKARTA (Oct 13): Apple launched the iPhone 16 globally on Sept 10; however, its official marketing in Indonesia has been delayed due to pending permits from the Ministry of Industry.

Indonesia delays Apple’s iPhone 16 sale after shortfall in promised investment

PETALING JAYA (Oct 13): Malaysia has good relations with other countries and allows their ships to dock here, except those from Israel, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Malaysia has good ties with other countries, allows ships to dock except from Israel

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSCCCI) has proposed for Budget 2025 to allocate additional funding to further drive digital integration and boost efficiency among the small and medium enterprises (SMEs).&nbsp;

Budget 2025: Commerce and industry chamber calls for additional funding to boost SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The Royal Malaysian Police&nbsp;is investigating potential militant jihad brainwashing of children rescued from welfare homes linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB).

GISB: Police probing potential militant jihad brainwashing of rescued children

(Oct 13):&nbsp;Former Macau judge Sam Hou Fai, who has warned against the outsize influence of the gambling industry in the city, was elected as its new leader by a 400-member committee.

Macau elects former judge wary of casinos as new leader

HANOI (Oct 13): Vietnam and China signed 10 agreements ranging from agriculture cooperation to cross-border QR code payments on Sunday, during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's three-day visit to Hanoi, as the two neighbours seek to boost ties.

Vietnam, China sign 10 deals including agri trade and cross-border QR code payments, as leaders meet

LONDON (Oct 13): Britain on Sunday launched a first formal strategy for industry in seven years, as the new Labour government pledged greater stability and certainty for businesses on the eve of a major investment summit in London.

Britain launches industrial plan ahead of investor summit

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Police arrested three individuals, including two minors, at their respective residences around Kuala Lumpur on Friday, as part of the investigation into the disappearance of four students from a tahfiz centre in Datuk Keramat.

Tahfiz case: Police nab three including two minors

BANGKOK (Oct 13): Southeast Asian leaders called on Sunday for swift agreement on a code of conduct for the South China Sea, based on international law, while demanding an immediate halt to fighting in Myanmar and inclusive peace talks to end its civil war.

Asean urges early accord on South China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence

(Oct 13):&nbsp;Alex Salmond, who turned his Scottish National Party’s (SNP) dream of power into reality even though he didn’t see his vision of an independent country come true, has died. He was 69.

Alex Salmond, champion of Scottish independence, passes away at 69

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The independence of the judiciary must remain paramount in upholding and administering justice without fear or favour, while the rule of law must prevail, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Judicial independence must prevail

KOTA TINGGI (Oct 13): Three individuals, among those arrested for alleged link to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd ( GISB) last month, were charged at&nbsp;the Sessions Court here on Sunday for human trafficking and physical sexual assault.

Three individuals arrested for alleged link to GISB charged with human trafficking, sexual assault

(Oct 13):&nbsp;Tito Mboweni, who served as the first Black governor of South Africa’s central bank and later as finance minister, and was hailed for keeping inflation and public spending in check, has died. He was 65.&nbsp;

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