Malaysia is on the cusp of a significant demographic shift, with the country expected to become an ageing nation by 2030. This transition is marked by an increasing number of residents aged 60 years and above, reflecting broader global trends of ageing populations. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has released its Current Population Estimates for 2024, shedding light on these evolving...

Johor Corporation's (JCorp) wholly owned subsidiary, JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG), has announced an ambitious partnership with the globally acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to design and develop the Discovery City precinct within the expansive Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) township. This collaboration marks a significant step in the evolution of IBTEC, a 7,290-acre township that is poised to become a major...

Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) has officially launched a new industrial revenue pillar named QUANTUM, marking a significant expansion of the company's business strategy. This initiative represents EcoWorld Malaysia's fifth overall pillar of revenue and is designed to align with Malaysia’s goals of becoming a leader in the digital industry. QUANTUM: Pioneering Digital and High-Tech...

LRT3 Nears Completion with 95.6% Progress, Operational by 3Q Next Year Construction on the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, which spans from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia in Selangor, has reached 95.6% completion and is slated to be operational by the third quarter of next year, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Construction and Integration Anthony Loke announced that the...

As the year unfolds, many Malaysians are eagerly planning their holidays, with popular domestic and international destinations topping their wish lists. A recent survey by Tourism Malaysia has shed light on where locals are most likely to travel this year, revealing a blend of vibrant local spots and enticing international locales. Penang Leads as the Top Local Destination Among the top choices for...

Malaysia's strategic location in Southeast Asia, particularly in relation to the South China Sea, positions it as an important geopolitical player and a strong candidate for BRICS membership, according to Mizan Aslam, a geostrategy expert from the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM). Mizan emphasized that the South China Sea has become a focal point for great power competition, involving...

Melaka is set to receive an influx of 200,000 international tourists starting this November, thanks to 52 scheduled voyages by Genting Dream Cruises along the Singapore-Melaka route. The luxury cruise line, operated by Resort World Cruises, will introduce a '2 Night Cruises' package with Melaka as a new stopover destination. Boosting Melaka's Tourism Industry Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh...

Boustead Properties Bhd recently partnered with Universiti Malaya (UM) to present the "Re-emerging Mutiara Damansara Central Business District Exhibition," held from July 25 to 27 at The Curve shopping mall in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. This exhibition highlighted forward-thinking urban design concepts developed by UM’s Master of Architecture Year 1 students, showcasing their research and design...

Cyberview Signs MOUs to Propel Cyberjaya as a Global Technology Hub Cyberview Sdn Bhd has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with key partners to advance Cyberjaya's status as a global technology hub. The agreements were signed with Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB), Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC), and digital infrastructure company Equinix...

To accommodate the thousands of football fans attending the 2024 FA Cup final between Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) and Selangor, the Bukit Jalil LRT station will extend its operating hours until 1am on Sunday, August 25. The highly anticipated match is set to kick off at 9pm on Saturday at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Extended Operating Hours and Additional Trains Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) has...