News about KL

KUALA LUMPUR (April 14): Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director are seeking to transfer to the High Court the trial of a high-profile bribery case involving an offer of RM500,000 annually over 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession.

This article appeared in the April 9, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.

PETALING JAYA (April 10): Sunsuria Bhd has completed its acquisition of an additional 41% equity interest in KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd (KLCG), raising its total shareholding from 20% to 61%, and consolidating KLCG as a subsidiary of the group.

PETALING JAYA (April 3): KLK Land Sdn Bhd, the property development arm of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK), is progressing towards the opening of Coalfields Retail Park on Aug 20, 2026, with approximately 85% occupancy secured ahead of launch.

MELAKA (April 3): A total of 34 previously sick projects under PR1MA Malaysia Corporation have been completed, enabling 22,925 buyers to finally receive their homes after years of waiting.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): Former KL Tower operator Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd will get their day in court over eviction notices issued last year.

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KUALA LUMPUR (March 24): The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been found negligent for failing to maintain a roadside tree that fell and killed a motorcyclist three years ago.

This article appeared in the March 12, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.

This article appeared in the March 12, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.