A new generation of Malaysian homeowners is redefining what home means
SHAH ALAM (March 6): In Malaysian culture, the idea of “home” has always been deeply symbolic.
Non-AI data centre investments curbed over water, energy concerns, PM tells Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Malaysia has restricted new data centre investments that are not linked to artificial intelligence (AI), as concerns mount over the high water and electricity consumption associated with such facilities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pictured) told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday.
GDB says no authorised investment scheme promising 20% return
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 16): Construction services outfit GDB Holdings Bhd (KL:GDB) clarified on Monday that it has not issued, authorised or circulated any share investment scheme promising investors a 20% annual return.
KIP REIT reopens upgraded KIPMall Tampoi after asset enhancement
JOHOR BAHRU (Feb 10): KIP Real Estate Investment Trust has officially reopened KIPMall Tampoi following the completion of a comprehensive asset enhancement initiative (AEI) exercise.
Sarawak Consolidated Industries cancels financing facilities after reassessing funding needs post-divestment
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 4): Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (KL:SCIB) has cancelled its RM49 million financing facilities after the board determined that the facilities were no longer required following the group’s disposal of its indirect wholly owned unit SCIB Concrete Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (SCM).
Telekom Malaysia secures power supply for data centre in Johor
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 12): Telekom Malaysia Bhd (KL:TM) said its joint venture with Nxera has secured a multi-year electricity supply for a planned data centre campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
REIT listings, M&A the highlights of property sector in 2026 — RHB IB
RHB noted that aggregate property sales rose 11.
Malaysia’s construction sector set to gain in 2026 as projects translate into earnings — RHB
The private sector remains a key driver for the non-residential category specifically within data centre (DC) job flows, which grew by 6% to reach RM159.
Malaysian REIT earnings beyond seasonal 4Q uplift to be boosted by asset injections, improved occupancy—HLIB
HLIB said from 4Q2025 onwards, REITs with recently completed acquisitions should see stronger contributions.
I-City to feature AI education hub under I-Bhd–UiTM collaboration
Through joint research initiatives, the plan is to embed R&D across the AI World Experience Centre and i-City’s urban infrastructure, including areas such as humanoid robotics, AI mobility, smart systems integration, and AI-powered wellness solutions.
