"Malaysia’s housing market slows in 2025 as unsold affordable homes rise, with Rehda citing price mismatch, loan rejections, and SST concerns." Kuala Lumpur, 24th September 2025, 10.53am - Malaysia’s housing market remained subdued in the first half of 2025, with unsold affordable homes continuing to pose a challenge, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). At...
"SP Setia appoints Tan Hwa Min as deputy CEO and Datuk Yuslina Mohd Yunus as COO, strengthening its leadership team for future growth." Kuala Lumpur, 23th September 2025, 12.28pm - SP Setia Bhd has announced key leadership changes with the appointment of Tan Hwa Min as deputy chief executive officer (CEO) effective Nov 17, and Datuk Yuslina Mohd Yunus as chief operating officer (COO) effective Oct 1....
"M40 homebuyers in Malaysia face rising loan rejections, with 16–30% of applications for RM300k–RM500k homes denied, says Rehda 2025 survey." Kuala Lumpur, 22th September 2025, 11.26am - Middle-income households (M40) are facing mounting challenges in owning homes, as bank loan rejections remain highest for properties priced between RM300,001 and RM500,000 — a segment largely targeted at...
"Malaysia is advancing smart cities under Madani principles, with PM Anwar highlighting Kota Madani and Smart City Kuala Lumpur to boost innovation, sustainability, and cultural identity." Kuala Lumpur, 19th September 2025, 01.10pm - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is accelerating its digital transformation journey, with artificial intelligence (AI) and smart city development now...
"Jaya Grocer invests RM100 million in Malaysia’s first automated grocery warehouse in Selangor, boosting supply chain efficiency, creating tech-driven jobs, and supporting government upskilling goals." Kuala Lumpur, 18th September 2025, 01.19pm - Jaya Grocer has invested over RM100 million in a state-of-the-art automated warehouse in Selangor, marking a milestone in Malaysia’s grocery retail sector...
"Malaysia’s Nga Kor Ming urges ASEAN-China to boost sustainable urban development by combining digital innovation with cultural preservation." Kuala Lumpur, 17th September 2025, 01.40pm - Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has called for deeper collaboration between ASEAN and China to advance sustainable urban development by merging digital innovation with cultural...
"Over 1,600m of cables stolen from the ECRL project in Temerloh-Bentong, raising concerns over delays, costs, and rail infrastructure security." Kuala Lumpur, 12th September 2025, 01.22pm - The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has been hit by a major setback after more than 1,600 metres of connector cables were stolen along the Temerloh-Bentong stretch in Pahang, raising concerns about project...
"Chin Hin Group relaunches CHART academy to equip its workforce with AI-ready skills, boosting agility, resilience, and future growth." Kuala Lumpur, 11th September 2025, 02.13pm - Chin Hin Group Bhd has relaunched its flagship learning institution, the Chin Hin Academy for Reskilling & Transformation (CHART), as part of its push to future-proof its workforce in the age of generative artificial...
"Penang to build RM2.9b North Coast Paired Road by 2031, cutting Batu Ferringhi–Teluk Bahang travel time from 45 to 7 minutes and boosting connectivity." Penang, 10th September 2025, 01.58pm - The Penang state government has reaffirmed its commitment to the North Coast Paired Road (NCPR) project, a RM2.9 billion infrastructure initiative aimed at tackling chronic congestion along the island’s...
"Malaysia’s property market outlook for 2H 2025 remains cautiously optimistic, says FIABCI Malaysia, citing stable transactions, rising house prices, and government housing initiatives despite oversupply risks." Kuala Lumpur, 09th September 2025, 11.08am - Despite global economic uncertainties, Malaysia’s property market is projected to remain cautiously optimistic in the second half of 2025,...
