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Industrial expansion, urban evolution, maturing property landscape highlight Batu Kawan’s growth potential

Industrial expansion, urban evolution, maturing property landscape highlight Batu Kawan’s growth potential

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  • Batu Kawan is transforming into a vibrant urban centre, driven by residential and industrial growth.
  • The area is attracting developers and businesses, with a projected population of 250,000 by 2036.
  • A range of ongoing and proposed developments continues to shape Batu Kawan’s trajectory.
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Bathroom myth: What you don’t know about fires could kill you

Bathroom myth: What you don’t know about fires could kill you

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  • Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh emphasises that bathrooms are not safe during fires.
  • Residential fires are the deadliest in Malaysia, with many victims succumbing to smoke inhalation.
  • A culture of safety is essential, involving preparation, management responsibility, and community awareness.
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What’s happening to KL’s older buildings?

What’s happening to KL’s older buildings?

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  • Kuala Lumpur's skyline is rapidly evolving, with older buildings facing challenges in maintaining relevance.
  • Iconic structures are being repositioned or redeveloped to meet modern tenant expectations and market demands.
  • The focus is shifting towards unlocking land value and adapting older spaces for new uses.
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Exsim Hospitality unit bags RM138 mil nominated sub-contract for MEP, fit-out and building services works

Exsim Hospitality unit bags RM138 mil nominated sub-contract for MEP, fit-out and building services works

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  • Exsim Hospitality Bhd's subsidiary accepted a RM138 million sub-contract from Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd.
  • The works include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and interior design services over 41 months.
  • This award is expected to positively impact EHB's financial metrics without needing shareholder approval.
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WTEC Group to acquire Semenyih detached factory for RM10.80 mil to consolidate manufacturing operations

WTEC Group to acquire Semenyih detached factory for RM10.80 mil to consolidate manufacturing operations

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  • WTEC Group Bhd's subsidiary plans to buy a factory in Semenyih for RM10.80 million cash.
  • The purchase is part of WTEC's expansion strategy to consolidate operations into one facility.
  • Funding will come from IPO proceeds and is not expected to impact earnings or require shareholder approval.
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SGX-listed InnoTek commits RM16 mil to new Melaka facility to strengthen Southeast Asia presence

SGX-listed InnoTek commits RM16 mil to new Melaka facility to strengthen Southeast Asia presence

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  • InnoTek Ltd is investing S$5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Melaka.
  • The 10,000 sq m plant will enhance production of precision metal components.
  • This expansion supports InnoTek's growth in Southeast Asia amid shifts in manufacturing away from China.
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SunCon bags RM1.75 bil contract to build hyperscale data centre in Bandar Serendah, Selangor

SunCon bags RM1.75 bil contract to build hyperscale data centre in Bandar Serendah, Selangor

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  • Sunway Construction Group Bhd has secured a RM1.75 billion contract for a data centre in Selangor.
  • Construction will start in 3Q2026 and is expected to finish by 3Q2028.
  • The project will positively impact earnings from 2026 onwards, despite no immediate effects.
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TSiC unit gets six-month extension to complete Melaka industrial land acquisition

TSiC unit gets six-month extension to complete Melaka industrial land acquisition

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  • TSiC Bhd's subsidiary BPE Synergy has extended its acquisition of two industrial land parcels in Melaka.
  • The completion deadlines for both parcels have been pushed to October 20, 2026, due to pending state consent.
  • This marks the fourth extension since the acquisition was first announced on August 22, 2025.
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Gamuda bags RM1.72 bil contract to build hyperscale data centre in Port Dickson

Gamuda bags RM1.72 bil contract to build hyperscale data centre in Port Dickson

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  • Gamuda Bhd's subsidiary has secured a RM1.72 billion contract for a data centre in Port Dickson.
  • Construction will start in 2Q2026 and is expected to finish by 1Q2028.
  • This project boosts Gamuda's data centre portfolio, raising its total contract value to over RM3 billion.
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RISM's National Real Estate Convention to explore how property industry navigates digital integration

RISM's National Real Estate Convention to explore how property industry navigates digital integration

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  • The Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia will host its 33rd National Real Estate Convention on April 21.
  • This year's theme focuses on digitalisation and technology's impact on the property industry.
  • RISM aims to reposition surveyors from traditional roles to strategic advisory functions in asset management.
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