News by Choy Nyen Yiau

Data centres across Malaysia are currently consuming less than half of their declared electricity demand, which could create the risk of stranded assets, the government flagged.

Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (KL:SCIB) said it has accepted a second revised contract worth RM172.4 million to build affordable housing in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

Malaysia’s first Nvidia-powered AI data centre in Johor, developed by YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) in partnership with tech giant Nvidia Corp, is now operational.

The tender process for the package is currently in the final stage of technical and financial evaluation.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has reiterated that there will be no compromise in enforcing laws against overloaded lorries, despite appeals from industry groups for leniency due to higher operating costs.

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is reviewing the Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966 to impose stricter actions on blacklisted developers for abandoned housing projects, including possible travel bans for their directors.

Property developer I-Bhd (KL:IBHD) posted an over 81% jump in net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3QFY2025), driven by stronger contributions from its property development and investment segments, efficient cost management, and a one-off fund recovery following project completions.

Malaysia has identified 14 earthquake 'hotspots' nationwide, with developers now required to ensure that new buildings in those areas comply with seismic-resistant design standards, said acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Bagan member of Parliament Lim Guan Eng has proposed the establishment of a special financial zone (SFZ) in Penang as a new economic catalyst to sustain growth in the state, amid escalating global trade tensions.

A total of 5,972 foreign nationals have obtained Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visas under the revamped programme as of Aug 31, 2025, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing said.