IJM Land, SOCAT to jointly develop RM1.96 bil industrial project in Johor JS-SEZ
PETALING JAYA (May 25): IJM Land Bhd has entered into a joint venture with Southern Catalyst Sdn Bhd (SOCAT) to develop about 307.
Menara Merdeka 118 receives Fire Certificate from JBPM, implements automated real-time fire monitoring system
PETALING JAYA (April 15): Menara Merdeka 118 has received its Fire Certificate (FC) from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM), confirming that the 118-storey tower has met all fire safety requirements and compliance standards prescribed under Malaysian regulations.
Chin Hin Property withdraws extension application for private placement
PETALING JAYA (April 2): Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP) has withdrawn its application for a further extension of time to implement its proposed private placement.
Semantan Estate’s discovery application dismissed, hearing for compensation also deferred
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): The High Court on Wednesday has dismissed two separate discovery applications made by Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd on the federal government with regards to compensation for the 263.
East Coast Rail Link gets eight banks to manage renminbi loan exposure
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Malaysia has appointed eight local and foreign banks to manage East Coast Rail Link’s renminbi loan exposure as the project nears completion.
Malaysia’s ECRL enters testing phase as 519km Kota Bharu-Gombak track completed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Malaysia’s flagship East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a major rail project designed to connect the country’s less-developed east coast states with the Klang Valley economic hub, entered into its testing and commissioning phase following the completion of track construction and key system installations.
Green is the new spec: Inside Malaysia’s industrial sustainability race
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
Menara Merdeka 118 becomes tallest building with WELL Core Platinum certification
PETALING JAYA (March 2): Menara Merdeka 118 has received Platinum level WELL Core Certification, making it the tallest building in the world to achieve the rating.
Country Heights, eyeing action against liquidator, says EGM postponed to review circular, address regulatory clarification
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Country Heights Holdings Bhd (KL:CHHB) said it has postponed its extraordinary general meeting (EGM), which sought shareholders’ approval to commence legal action against the liquidator of Mines Waterfront Business Park Sdn Bhd (MWBP), in order to allow further review of its circular by shareholders.
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