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AI seen boosting Apac real estate demand, not displacing it — Cushman & Wakefield

AI seen boosting Apac real estate demand, not displacing it — Cushman & Wakefield

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  • AI will boost economic growth and real estate demand in Apac, not reduce it.
  • Under the baseline, the study projects 3%-4% annual GDP growth through 2030, driven by AI productivity.
  • For office real estate, Cushman & Wakefield expects AI to transform, rather than disrupt, the market.
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Free industrial zone exports reach RM106.7 bil in 1H — Miti

Free industrial zone exports reach RM106.7 bil in 1H — Miti

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  • Malaysia's Free Industrial Zones (FIZs) saw strong export growth in 1H2026, reaching RM106.7 bil.
  • Exports through FIZs increased by 22.7% from 2021 to 2025, totaling RM188.3 bil.
  • These zones are vital for investment, exports, and job creation in Malaysia.
Vestland plans RM60.4m private placement to fund construction projects

Vestland plans RM60.4m private placement to fund construction projects

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  • Vestland Bhd plans to raise RM60.44 mil via a private placement.
  • This funding will support current and future construction projects.
  • The company aims to issue 94.43 million new shares.
Magma Group launches RM850 mil Wolo Hotel & Residences in Mont’Kiara

Magma Group launches RM850 mil Wolo Hotel & Residences in Mont’Kiara

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  • Magma Group launched its Wolo Hotel & Residences, Mont'Kiara KL project.
  • This 60-storey tower has a GDV of RM850 mil.
  • Completion is set for 4Q2030.
Tropicana Corp launches T Journey hospitality services

Tropicana Corp launches T Journey hospitality services

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  • Tropicana Corp's Clarissa Serviced Suites in Langkawi is 20% taken up.
  • This is the final phase of its Tropicana Cenang development.
  • The company also launched its T Journey Hospitality app.
JLL sees JS-SEZ, data centres supporting Malaysia's long-term property outlook

JLL sees JS-SEZ, data centres supporting Malaysia's long-term property outlook

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  • Government policies and digitalisation drive Southeast Asian real estate.
  • Malaysia benefits from the JS-SEZ and digital infrastructure growth.
  • JLL identified the JS-SEZ as one of Southeast Asia's most significant cross-border initiatives.
How Sungai Nibong could become the blueprint for Penang's rail-led future

How Sungai Nibong could become the blueprint for Penang's rail-led future

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  • Penang plans Malaysia's first Inclusive Transit-Oriented Development (ITOD) at Sungai Nibong.
  • This project integrates an LRT station with housing, commercial, and green spaces.
  • It aims to create a sustainable, transit-centric urban district by 2031.
Nestcon secures RM74.5 mil contract to build affordable apartment block in Kwasa Damansara

Nestcon secures RM74.5 mil contract to build affordable apartment block in Kwasa Damansara

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  • Nestcon Bhd secured a RM74.52 mil contract for an apartment block in Kwasa Damansara, Selangor.
  • Its subsidiary, Nestcon Builders, will construct the 28-storey building.
  • The project starts August 2026 and finishes by January 2029.
Ahmad Zaki Resources unit hit with fresh winding-up petition over RM3.9mil EKVE claim

Ahmad Zaki Resources unit hit with fresh winding-up petition over RM3.9mil EKVE claim

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  • Ahmad Zaki Resources faces a new winding-up petition over an alleged outstanding payment of RM3.94 mil.
  • This is for works carried out under the East Klang Valley Expressway project.
  • The company is negotiating to resolve the issue amicably.
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