In conversation with: ECER Development Council CEO Datuk Baidzawi Che Mat
This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.
KL City Hall sets up portal for public to strengthen transparency in city's urban planning process
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has opened a one stop centre (OSC) Portal to the public as a measure to strengthen transparency and accountability in the city's urban planning process.
Malaysian city leaders say funding gaps hinder urban resilience—global survey
As cities absorb burgeoning populations, they are increasingly vulnerable to social and climate-related pressures ranging from inadequate infrastructure to public health crises.
Lawmakers urge halt to Selangor parking scheme, seek full disclosure and review
“On the surface, this revenue-sharing scheme seems lopsided and demands further detailed disclosures,” they said, noting that Petaling Jaya alone is projected to face a revenue shortfall of around RM10 million under the proposed deal.
Building Industry Presidents’ Council reinforces objection to HRD Corp’s mandatory levy collection
The Building Industry Presidents’ Council had previously written to the Ministry of Human Resources, the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government in 2021, objecting to the ruling on the expansion of the Human Resources Development Fund (PSMB) Act 2001 (Act 612), which included the construction industry with effect from March 1, 2021.
Fiabci International appoints Ab Aziz Tengku Mahmud as president of World Council of Developers/Investors
Ab Aziz will officially assume the position upon an official announcement at the upcoming 74th Fiabci World Real Estate Congress 2024, which will be held May 27-31 in Singapore.
Shah Alam City Council the biggest winner at Malaysian Low Carbon City Awards 2023
NRES Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad emphasised the importance of sustainable development and the role of local authorities, as well as strategic cooperation from various parties to create low-carbon cities.
KLIA gets Level 2 accreditation from ACI for exceptional customer experience
Besides, MAHB experienced a surge in operations, with the Penang International Airport and Langkawi International Airport recording growth in their international sectors in November.
Anwar warns of impact on growth as Malaysia’s actual development spending shrinks
Anwar said that the implementation of development projects that are problematic and facing delays has resulted in an increase in costs and negatively impacted economic growth.
The REAL deal: Don’t bark up the wrong tree
Clearly, it is at the state and local authorities that improvements will go a long way towards containing home prices.
