Are we ready for an ageing Malaysia?
This article appeared in the April 9, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.
PE Land Group to anchor Capstone Corporate Suites in Batu Kawan, Penang
BATU KAWAN (April 11): PE Land Group will anchor Capstone Corporate Suites with a 35,000-sq ft regional office upon completion, marking a key milestone for the 36-storey Grade-A office tower in Bandar Cassia, and reinforcing Batu Kawan’s emergence as Penang mainland’s business hub.
Court sets Dec 16 to decide compensation for Semantan Estate land dispute
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The High Court has fixed Dec 16 to deliver its decision on the amount of compensation the Malaysian government must pay to Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd.
Penang launches RTPSI 2050, Malaysia’s first local plan for greenfield area
GEORGE TOWN (April 10): Penang on Tuesday launched its Publicity and Public Participation Programme for the Final Report of the Draft of the Penang Silicon Island Local Plan (RTPSI) 2050, which was specifically designed for a greenfield area or fully reclaimed development.
Nestcon acquires Iskandar Puteri land parcels for RM95 mil, diversifies into property development
PETALING JAYA (April 10): Nestcon Bhd is venturing into property development for the first time, proposing to acquire three parcels of freehold commercial land in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru for a total of RM95 million through its indirect 70%-owned subsidiary, Nestcon Iskandar Puteri Sdn Bhd.
Sunsuria raises stake in KL City Gateway to 61% majority with RM21.46m acquisition
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.
Gagasan Nadi Cergas secures RM134m en bloc sale of affordable condominium to Selangor Housing and Property Board
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): Gagasan Nadi Cergas Bhd (KL:NADIBHD) has secured an en bloc sale of all 523 affordable housing units at its Idaman Casuarina 1 condominium project to the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) for RM134.
EXAL Malaysia partners municipal council to deliver aid to families in Kuching
PETALING JAYA (April 10): EXAL Malaysia carried out a community outreach initiative in collaboration with Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP), benefiting 31 underprivileged families across Kuching.
Menara Merdeka 118 to be recognised for advancing fire safety standards
PETALING JAYA (April 10): Menara Merdeka 118 is set to be recognised by the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department as the first building in Malaysia to implement the Automatic Fire Monitoring System (SPKA), marking a new benchmark in high-rise fire safety standards.
Govt to explore privatisation model for West Coast Expressway southern link
PUTRAJAYA (April 10): The government will explore a privatisation model for the proposed southern alignment of the West Coast Expressway (WCE), following deliberations at the 50th meeting of the National Physical Planning Council (NPPC) chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
