"Malaysia’s REIT sector is expected to grow in 2026, driven by new listings, asset injections and supportive interest rate conditions." Kuala Lumpur, 18th December 2025, 11.30am - Malaysia’s real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is expected to see strong expansion in 2026, underpinned by a potential wave of new listings from major property developers and continued asset injections. Analysts...
"Pahang has resolved 98% of settler land ownership issues, benefiting nearly 43,000 settlers, with remaining cases involving inheritance matters." Pahang, 17th December 2025, 03.10pm - The Pahang government has successfully resolved 98% of settler land ownership cases, marking a major milestone in addressing a long-standing issue affecting thousands of residents across the state. Pahang Menteri...
"Malaysia aims to achieve RM100 billion in franchise sales by 2030, driven by overseas expansion, halal franchising growth and the proposed Asean Franchise Gateway." Kuala Lumpur, 16th December 2025, 10.18am - Malaysia has set a goal to reach RM100 billion in national franchise sales by 2030, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who also serves as the...
"Sarawak plans to redesign its industrial park strategy with a focus on high technology and low-carbon industries, drawing insights from China’s Suzhou Industrial Park." Sarawak, 15th December 2025, 01.55pm - Sarawak is set to recalibrate its industrial park development approach, placing greater emphasis on future industries, advanced technologies and a low-carbon economic framework, according to...
"EcoWorld reports RM438 million net profit in FY2025, driven by higher sales, land disposals and Paragon Pinnacle consolidation, with RM4.55 billion record sales." Kuala Lumpur, 12th December 2025, 10.43am - Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) reported a significantly stronger financial performance for the year ended Oct 31, 2025 (FY2025), with net profit rising to RM438.07 million from RM303.54...
"Sunsuria boosts its stake in KL City Gateway to 61% with a RM21.46 million deal, strengthening its role in the Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment." Kuala Lumpur, 11th December 2025, 12.54pm - Sunsuria Bhd is increasing its ownership in KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd (KLCG)—the developer behind the major Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment—to 61%, up from 20%. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Dec 10,...
"More than 74% of votes were disqualified at South Malaysia Industries’ reconvened AGM, according to a filing with Bursa Malaysia." Kuala Lumpur, 10th December 2025, 01.19pm - More than 74% of votes cast at South Malaysia Industries Bhd’s (SMI) reconvened 53rd annual general meeting (AGM) were deemed disqualified, according to the company’s filing with Bursa Malaysia. The adjourned AGM was...
"KTMB introduces a 30% promotional fare for its new ETS route to JB Sentral from Dec 12, valid for travel until Jan 11, 2026." Kuala Lumpur, 09th December 2025, 11.40am - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has announced a special 30% promotional discount in conjunction with the launch of its Electric Train Service (ETS) connecting KL Sentral and JB Sentral, starting Dec 12. In a statement released on...
"Transport Minister Anthony Loke proposes reducing parking requirements for new housing projects near LRT and MRT stations to lower costs and promote public transport use." Selangor, 08th December 2025, 02.42pm - Housing developers have been encouraged to explore reducing parking allocations for new residential projects located near rail transit stations, as part of efforts to promote public transport...
"Mulpha International CEO Gregory David Shaw retires after leading the group since 2016. The property and hospitality firm begins search for a new chief executive." Kuala Lumpur, 05th December 2025, 02.56pm - Mulpha International Bhd announced on Thursday that its long-serving chief executive officer, Gregory David Shaw, has officially retired. Shaw, 66, has led the property development and...
