NCT Alliance appoints Ong Chou Wen as its first CEO
KUALA LUMPUR (April 1): Property developer NCT Alliance Bhd (KL:NCT) has appointed Ong Chou Wen (pictured) as its first chief executive officer.
Melaka, Perlis and Putrajaya achieve zero abandoned housing projects as recovery efforts gain traction
PETALING JAYA (April 2): Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia (KPKT) reported continued progress in addressing problematic private housing developments, with Melaka, Perlis and the Federal Territory of Putrajaya recording zero abandoned projects as at end-February 2026.
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.
NCT Alliance expands NCT Smart Industrial Park with RM53 mil land subscription
PETALING JAYA (April 1): NCT Alliance Bhd is expanding its flagship NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) in Kuala Langat through a RM53 million subscription that will secure control of 176.
Crescendo’s 4Q net profit falls 60% on higher costs, subsidiary losses
KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): Crescendo Corp Bhd’s net profit dropped 60.
BIMOffice makes strong LEAP Market debut, eyes digital construction growth
KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): BIMOffice Group Bhd made a strong debut on the LEAP Market of Bursa Malaysia on Monday, opening at 26.
Paramount converts Sinaran Residences and Sinaran Avenue in Utropolis Batu Kawan to freehold tenure
KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Paramount Property has converted the land tenure of its fully sold Sinaran Residences (residential) and Sinaran Avenue (commercial) developments in Utropolis Batu Kawan, Penang, from leasehold to freehold, benefiting 980 purchasers.
KPKT proposes Malaysia–Cambridge platform to anchor urban policy, affordable housing targets
PETALING JAYA (March 30): Malaysia’s Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is proposing the establishment of a Malaysia–Cambridge Urban Platform, signalling a push to formalise international collaboration in urban planning and housing policy as the government aligns development priorities with the MADANI economic framework and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Exsim Hospitality seeks to diversify into construction, procurement businesses
PETALING JAYA (March 27): Exsim Hospitality Bhd is seeking shareholder approval to diversify its existing business to include construction works and centralised procurement activities, according to a circular issued today (March 27).
Malaysia not immune to housing affordability pressures, shifting to targeted reforms — minister
LONDON (March 26): Malaysia is not immune to rising housing affordability pressures despite its relatively high homeownership rate, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said, as the government shifts towards more targeted and data-driven housing reforms.
