In conversation with: Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) chief executive Datuk Mohamad Haris Kader Sultan
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
Melaka notches RM14.7b investments in 2025, highest in 22 years
MELAKA (March 10): Melaka has recorded its highest investment in 22 years, registering RM14.
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In conversation with: Invest Penang CEO Datuk Loo Lee Lian
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
Mutiara Line LRT: Penang govt focusing on land, resident resettlement issues, says CM
GEORGE TOWN (March 10): Penang is currently focusing on the issue of land acquisition and resettlement of affected residents following the implementation of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
CIDB launches DCM to accelerate industry digitalisation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) : The Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has launched the Digital Construction Management (DCM) platform to drive the digitalisation agenda and enhance the competitiveness of the country’s construction sector.
The semicon pivot: Shedding low-cost assembly for high-value innovation
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
RM44 billion order book, RM50 billion target: Why EPF and Gamuda insiders are buying at 11-month lows
PETALING JAYA (March 9) Gamuda Bhd shares fell to an 11-month low on Monday (March 9), dropping 6.
Local councils can act on abandoned vehicles in strata properties — the law already allows it
On Feb 26, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu, reportedly stated in the Dewan Rakyat that local councils in Peninsular Malaysia “have no authority to take action against abandoned vehicles within strata-titled properties — unless the Joint Management Body (JMB) or Management Corporation (MC) formally requests it”.
Study on amending laws for KL local elections due by month’s end — Hannah
KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): A feasibility study on proposed amendments to the Federal Capital Act 1960 to allow local government elections (LGOs) in the capital, including the election of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, is expected to be completed by the end of this month.
InvestKL to be under Mida as part of national investment promotion consolidation
KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): InvestKL will undergo a transition under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) as part of the government’s broader effort to streamline investment promotion functions, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and enhance the overall investor experience.
