Secondary town to boomtown: the industrial rise of Seremban–Nilai corridor
This article appeared in the June 11, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.
MD continues with share trading as Tanco claims ‘business as usual’
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): After telling the investing public that it was business as usual at Tanco Holdings Bhd (KL:TANCO) despite the collapse of its share price, group managing director Datuk Seri Andrew Tan Jun Suan also continued his trading as usual.
Rise in cost of building materials still under control — Nanta
KUCHING (June 17): The increase in the cost of construction materials following the global energy crisis and disruptions to the world's supply chain is still at a manageable level.
Beshom's Hai-O unit to sell 14.58-acre Klang industrial land for RM85.80 mil, booking RM52.78 mil gain
PETALING JAYA (June 17): Beshom Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Hai-O Enterprise Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to dispose of three parcels of freehold industrial land in Klang, Selangor for RM85.
Hydroshoppe's KL Tower bribery trial to start on Jan 4 next year
KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): The High Court here on Tuesday set 20 days, starting from Jan 4 next year, for the trial of Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its directors over the alleged offer of RM500,000 a year for 15 years to Tan Sri Annuar Musa in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower concession.
Johor's elevated autonomous rapid transit to be developed via public-private partnership — Loke
KULAI (June 17): The proposed elevated autonomous rapid transit (E-ART) project aimed at enhancing the public transport system in Johor Bahru will be implemented under the supervision of the Public Private Partnership Unit (Ukas) through a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
The Troika, Kuala Lumpur condominium unit rented for 8k | DONE DEAL
Kelana Jaya SS5, Selangor terrace house sold for RM960k | DONE DEAL Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur bungalow sold for RM6.
UEM Sunrise locks in capital partner for A$315 mil Melbourne build-to-rent project
PETALING JAYA (June 16): UEM Sunrise Bhd has secured an institutional investor for its A$315.
Malaysia keen to strengthen cooperation in housing development with Singapore, says Nga
SINGAPORE (June 16): Malaysia is keen to strengthen cooperation in housing development with Singapore through talent mobility and knowledge-sharing initiatives, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said.
Viral ECRL fare rates only speculation, actual rates not announced yet, says MRL
KUALA LUMPUR (June 16): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has clarified that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fare rates currently circulating on social media are speculative and do not reflect the actual charges that will be imposed when the service begins operations next January.
