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ISW 2026: How to build, power green cities beyond certification, clean energy

ISW 2026: How to build, power green cities beyond certification, clean energy

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  • The IGBC conference focused on sustainable urban futures and green built environments.
  • Nadia Verjee emphasised sustainability as progress, not just a goal.
  • Experts discussed decarbonising at scale, integrating nuclear and renewable energy.
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Reviving abandoned projects: All stakeholders must pay — iPAM president

Reviving abandoned projects: All stakeholders must pay — iPAM president

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  • Reviving abandoned projects requires financial contributions from all stakeholders.
  • Successful rescue efforts depend on cooperation and financial viability assessments.
  • Regulations should facilitate management, not just impose restrictions on developers.
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BPSDC, Sisk begin work on 300-home Battersea Power Station phase

BPSDC, Sisk begin work on 300-home Battersea Power Station phase

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  • Construction began on Prospect Place South, adding 300 homes to Battersea Power Station.
  • This phase includes commercial space, a community hub, and a bicycle hub.
  • The project, owned by a Malaysian consortium, will create 400 jobs.
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RIYI 2026: Your side hustle is not entrepreneurship — yet

RIYI 2026: Your side hustle is not entrepreneurship — yet

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  • Side hustles often hide true costs, making them seem profitable when founders subsidise expenses.
  • True entrepreneurship requires repeatable, scalable, and sustainable business models.
  • Founders must transition from personal effort to organisational capability for real growth.
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ISW 2026: Malaysia’s cities need to move beyond ‘doing less harm’

ISW 2026: Malaysia’s cities need to move beyond ‘doing less harm’

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  • Cities must become climate-resilient and positively contribute to the environment.
  • This was emphasised at the International Green Build Conference 2026.
  • Collective action is needed for Malaysia's built environment transformation.
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Village Grocer to open at Mah Sing’s M Legasi by end-2029

Village Grocer to open at Mah Sing’s M Legasi by end-2029

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  • Village Grocer will open a new outlet in Mah Sing's M Legasi township by late 2029.
  • The 19,000 sq ft store will be an anchor tenant for the 500-acre development.
  • This opening aligns with the township's growing residential population.
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Pricing properties too high may hamper financing approval for developers

Pricing properties too high may hamper financing approval for developers

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  • High selling prices can hinder developer financing approvals.
  • This was highlighted during the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Institute conference.
  • Regulatory compliance and accurate documentation are crucial for smooth financing.
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PDC invites proposals for 15.8-acre Batu Kawan commercial land at RM75 psf

PDC invites proposals for 15.8-acre Batu Kawan commercial land at RM75 psf

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  • PDC invites proposals for 15.81 acres of commercial land in Penang.
  • The reserve price is RM75 psf, totaling RM51.64 mil.
  • Proposals need to detail price, payment, development plans, and company profile.
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IOI Properties’ proposed REIT manager gets SC licence, executes deed

IOI Properties’ proposed REIT manager gets SC licence, executes deed

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  • IOI Properties Group Bhd is closer to listing its RM7.58 bil REIT.
  • Its REIT manager secured a fund-management licence from the Securities Commission Malaysia.
  • The REIT will acquire nine properties from IOIPG for RM7.578 bil.
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EI Power to buy Glenmarie factory for RM17.2m as new headquarters

EI Power to buy Glenmarie factory for RM17.2m as new headquarters

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  • EI Power Bhd will acquire a factory in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, for RM17.2 mil.
  • This purchase establishes a permanent headquarters and warehouse, reducing reliance on rented spaces.
  • The acquisition will be funded by IPO proceeds and internal funds, with renovations planned.
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