Chin Hin Group Relaunches CHART Academy to Drive AI-Ready Workforce Transformation Chin Hin Group Bhd, a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning building materials, construction, property development, and lifestyle solutions, has relaunched its flagship learning institution — the Chin Hin Academy for Reskilling & Transformation (CHART). The academy is designed to equip employees with...

Sime Darby Property Launches Refreshed Brand Identity as It Transforms into a Diversified Real Estate Group Sime Darby Property Bhd, Malaysia’s largest property developer by landbank, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that signals its evolution from a traditional township builder into a diversified, future-ready real estate company. The launch at the Sime Darby Convention Centre marks a milestone...

PM Anwar: Malaysia’s Smart Cities Must Harness AI and Local Expertise Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored that the development of Malaysia’s future smart cities must be driven by local expertise, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to address urban challenges while safeguarding national data sovereignty. Speaking at the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur,...

Land & General’s Maiden Industrial Park Set to Transform Hulu Selangor Land & General Bhd (KL:L&G) is preparing to launch its first-ever industrial park development on its 2,500-acre Sungai Jernih Estate in Kerling, Hulu Selangor, marking a major diversification move into Malaysia’s growing industrial property segment. The launch of phase one is targeted for late 2026, and the entire...

Taghill Wins RM3.08m Adjudication in Ipoh Property Dispute Taghill Holdings Bhd (KL:TAGHILL), formerly known as Siab Holdings Bhd, has secured an adjudication ruling in favour of its wholly-owned subsidiary Taghill Projects Sdn Bhd against Dreamlike Development Sdn Bhd over unpaid construction works for a high-rise project in Ipoh. The decision underscores both the growing reliance on Malaysia’s...

EWI Capital’s Strategic Pivot: From Overseas Challenges to Malaysia’s Home Market After years of focusing on UK and Australian property markets, EWI Capital Bhd (KL:EWICAP) — formerly Eco World International Bhd — is undergoing a major transformation. The group has rebranded, streamlined its portfolio, and announced a strategic pivot back to Malaysia, where it sees stronger long-term...

Sunway Expands in Singapore with RM2.4 Billion MCL Acquisition Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) has announced a major acquisition that will reshape its overseas portfolio: the purchase of Hongkong Land (MCL) Holdings Ltd for S$738.7 million (RM2.4 billion) in cash. The deal, executed through its fully-owned subsidiary Sunway Labuan Investment, will more than double Sunway’s total project value in Singapore to...

Cameron Highlands Tops Agoda’s List of Asia’s Best Rural Destinations Malaysia’s beloved Cameron Highlands has claimed the crown as Asia’s most popular rural destination, according to Agoda’s 2025 ranking. The announcement places Cameron Highlands ahead of Khao Yai in Thailand, Puncak in Indonesia, and six other scenic highland and coastal escapes across Asia. The accolade shines a spotlight on...

Bandar Malaysia Settles with Sim Leisure After Terminating Escape Theme Park Deal The long-anticipated Bandar Malaysia mega-development has taken another decisive turn. Its state-owned developer, Bandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has agreed to pay compensation to Sim Leisure Group Ltd following the termination of a deal to build and operate an Escape theme park within the project site. The agreement brings...

Gamuda and Taylor’s Launch RM500m Redevelopment in SS15 Subang Jaya Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) has announced a partnership with Taylor’s Education Group to redevelop a prime commercial site in SS15, Subang Jaya, into a mixed-use project featuring serviced apartments, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and retail spaces. With an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM500 million, the...