NCT Alliance explores battery storage partnership with China’s Great Power

NCT Alliance explores battery storage partnership with China’s Great Power

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  • NCT Alliance Bhd is exploring a partnership with Guangzhou Great Power for battery energy storage projects.
  • Collaboration represents opportunity for NCT Alliance and its subsidiaries to participate in a new venture.
  • Guangzhou-based Great Power is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
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Anwar dismisses opposition’s claims that Malaysia ceded land to Indonesia as ‘nonsense’

Anwar dismisses opposition’s claims that Malaysia ceded land to Indonesia as ‘nonsense’

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  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim again rejected claims that Malaysia ceded land to Indonesia.
  • He criticised the opposition for spreading false information and misusing freedom of speech.
  • “If they want clarification, they can ask the prime minister. Instead, they pass judgment and continue lying."
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MACC opens probe into alleged zakat fund land purchase abuse

MACC opens probe into alleged zakat fund land purchase abuse

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  • The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating a senior official for alleged power abuse.
  • The probe involves an alleged land purchase using zakat funds.
  • The Penang Islamic Religious Council is cooperating fully with the investigation.
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UMC signs 60-year lease with PDC for RM11.4 mil Batu Kawan industrial site

UMC signs 60-year lease with PDC for RM11.4 mil Batu Kawan industrial site

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  • UMediC Group Bhd has signed a 60-year lease for a 3.06-acre site in Batu Kawan Industrial Park.
  • The RM11.4 million investment will fund a new manufacturing facility to boost production capabilities.
  • This expansion aims to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term growth plans.
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MTAG to buy 7.5ha land in Johor Bahru for RM53.6 mil to expand industrial footprint

MTAG to buy 7.5ha land in Johor Bahru for RM53.6 mil to expand industrial footprint

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  • MTAG Group Bhd plans to acquire 7.54 hectares of land in Johor Bahru for RM53.58 million.
  • The land will enhance manufacturing capabilities, with part for future development or rental.
  • Approval for zoning conversion to industrial use is crucial for the group's expansion plans.
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SDS Group to buy Johor Bahru land for RM102 mil to build new factory

SDS Group to buy Johor Bahru land for RM102 mil to build new factory

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  • SDS Group Bhd is purchasing 14.3 hectares of land in Johor Bahru for RM101.7 million.
  • The acquisition is pending shareholder approval and aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
  • The property is directly opposite its existing operational facilities.
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EcoFirst to acquire two Penang land parcels for RM45 mil

EcoFirst to acquire two Penang land parcels for RM45 mil

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  • EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd is acquiring two land parcels in Penang for RM45 million to diversify earnings.
  • The Bolden Land and Collins Land will be developed into residential projects valued at RM563 million.
  • Funding will come from internal funds and bank borrowings, with development starting in late 2026 and 2027.
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NRES: Malay reserve land area in peninsula increases to 4.95 mil hectares in 2024

NRES: Malay reserve land area in peninsula increases to 4.95 mil hectares in 2024

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  • The total area of Malay reserve land in Peninsular Malaysia rose to 4.95 million hectares in 2024.
  • Kelantan has the largest MRL area at 1.36 million hectares, followed by Perak and Kedah.
  • The management of MRL is protected by legal frameworks, including Article 89 of the Federal Constitution.
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Malaysia and Singapore reaffirm economic commitment, set path for JS-SEZ launch

Malaysia and Singapore reaffirm economic commitment, set path for JS-SEZ launch

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  • Malaysia and Singapore are committed to enhancing economic cooperation via the Johor–Singapore partnership.
  • The JS-SEZ will leverage Johor's resources and Singapore's technology to attract investments and create jobs.
  • A final governance structure for the Johor-Singapore Cooperation Ministerial Committee will be presented soon.
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Higher loans, longer tenures contributing to housing unaffordability—experts

Higher loans, longer tenures contributing to housing unaffordability—experts

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  • Extended mortgage tenures and higher loan-to-value ratios have inflated house prices.
  • Housing affordability remains a critical issue, especially for lower-income households.
  • Policy refinements and better-targeted housing supply are essential to address these challenges.
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