News by Choy Nyen Yiau

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.

Puchong Member of Parliament Yeo Bee Yin has called on the government to scale up solar and energy-saving upgrades in 10,500 government buildings to help Malaysia reach its net-zero carbon goal.

The aerotrain system at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport has reported 19 incidents since it resumed operations on July 1, according to the Transport Ministry.

Malaysia has yet to decide on the Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, despite seeking concept proposals from private firms two years ago.

Trading in Ireka Corp Bhd (KL:IREKA) will be suspended from Oct 3, after the construction firm’s appeal for more time to submit its regularisation plan was dismissed by Bursa Securities.

The planned RM2.95 billion industrial park in Negeri Sembilan is set to begin development following the completion of the acquisition of 1,195 acres of land in Port Dickson, said SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) on Thursday.

Sentral REIT (KL:SENTRAL) said Teh Wan Wei has stepped down as CEO of the investment trust's manager, Sentral REIT Management Sdn Bhd, with immediate effect.

Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (KL:CHGP) is disposing of two freehold industrial plots in Johor Bahru for RM19.3 million cash to Miroad Rubber Industries Sdn Bhd.

The contract covers the installation and rental of AI-powered CCTV cameras, panic buttons and smart traffic lights, as well as the establishment of the Batu Pahat Smart Integrated Operations Centre.