Central belt emerges as primary hub for chips, aerospace activity
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
Mr Men Little Miss magic visits Battersea Power Station on World Book Day
PETALING JAYA (March 6): More than 80 local school children visited Battersea Power Station, London yesterday, dressed as Mr Men Little Miss characters to launch A Station of Stories, a year-long celebration of storytelling supporting The National Year of Reading in the UK.
Ireka to be delisted on March 10
KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Ireka Corp Bhd (KL:IREKA) is set to be delisted from the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on March 10.
Living on the edge: Hidden dangers in residential zones, safety risks you can’t ignore
When discussing high-risk residential zones, it is important to clarify what the term truly encompasses.
Sunway executives raise equity exposure as MACC reviews RM11b IJM takeover
PETALING JAYA (March 5): Senior executives within the Sunway Group ecosystem increased their personal shareholdings while transaction mechanics linked to Sunway Bhd’s proposed RM11 billion acquisition of IJM Corp Bhd continued to advance.
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Cross-border collaboration fuels Malaysia’s rise as Asean’s industrial crossroads
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
Exsim Hospitality partners with Majestic Gen to expand managed accommodation pipeline
KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): Exsim Hospitality Bhd (KL:EXSIMHB) announced the partnership with developer Majestic Gen to introduce professionally-managed accommodation in selected developments nationwide, with a potential pipeline of over 3,000 keys over the next four years.
Semantan Estate files discovery application for pre-Merdeka land plans for Duta Enclave compensation case
KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd has filed a discovery application to obtain survey and acquisition plans from before Merdeka for its compensation hearing over the “Duta Enclave” land, which the court ruled the government had trespassed on.
Revised land tax formula fairer on all landowners, says Penang CM
GEORGE TOWN (March 5): Penang's revised land tax formula, effective 2026, treats all landowners fairly and equitably, eliminating discrimination between First Grade and non-First Grade landowners, particularly given that the rates had not been reviewed for over 30 years.
Every step counts: The real impact of floor safety on frontline workers
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
