NPC 2025: Malaysia moving towards data-driven cities, but data collection still weak
“Mobility, emissions, and population data exist, but they’re scattered and not easily accessible.
MBAM hails govt’s SST response as step forward for industry
Effective July 1, 2025, the measures include a one-year exemption for non-reviewable contracts, separation of taxable service and non-taxable material components in mixed contracts, and exemption for residential portions in mixed developments.
Malaysia My Second Home reforms introduced to ensure national security, Dewan Rakyat hears
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the reforms include the integration of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) database with the Immigration Department’s system to strengthen data management, ensuring integrity and compliance with national security standards.
Richmond Asia Group signs hotel management deal with Barceló Hotel Group
The single tower, 18-storey Richmond Estelar offers 199 suites with built-ups ranging from 323 to 646 sq ft.
Genting to privatise Genting Malaysia in RM2.35-per-share buyout
The buyout comes at a time when Genting Malaysia is bidding for a casino licence in New York as part of a US$5.
SkyWorld scores first win at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025
The award reflects SkyWorld’s holistic approach to sustainability, where ESG principles are embedded across its operations.
Teh Wan Wei steps down as Sentral REIT CEO after over three years
Teh, 47, was appointed in April 2022, replacing Yong Su-Lin, who stepped down after six years.
Malaysian Pacific Industries to buy Infineon’s Thai back-end manufacturing site for US$77.95m
MPI said the acquisition will deepen collaboration with Infineon, its key customer, and expand its semiconductor assembly and testing capacity.
Asian Pac to sell Semenyih land for RM87.7 mil to fund developments, cut debt
The company said the land, which is currently vacant, was valued at RM91.
Bandar Malaysia to compensate Sim Leisure for scrapping theme park deal
Leisure Group Ltd would have no recourse or any further claims against Bandar Malaysia once it receives the undisclosed compensation under the settlement agreement, the Singapore-listed firm said in an exchange filing.
