EWI Capital to Enter Malaysia Property Market as Overseas Focus Shifts Eco World International Bhd (KL:EWINT) — soon to be renamed EWI Capital Bhd — has announced its strategic entry into the Malaysian real estate market, a major shift from its original mandate to focus exclusively on overseas developments in the UK and Australia. This change is driven by persistent headwinds abroad and a more...

Bank Negara Malaysia’s SRR Cut: What It Means for the Banking Sector In a significant move to bolster financial liquidity, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced on Thursday a reduction in the statutory reserve requirement (SRR) ratio from 2% to 1%. This marks the lowest SRR level in 14 years and will take effect from May 16. The central bank’s decision is aimed at enhancing liquidity in the banking...

Bank Negara Maintains OPR at 3.00%: Economic Stability Amid Uncertainties Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced that the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) will remain unchanged at 3.00%, maintaining the rate that has been in place since May 2023. This decision aligns with the expectations of most economists, as reflected in a Reuters poll where 24 out of 30 economists predicted the rate would be held...

UTP Makes History in THE Asia University Rankings 2025 — What It Means for Malaysia’s Property and Education Landscape In a landmark achievement, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) has become the first Malaysian university to break into the top 50 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. Climbing nine spots to 43rd in Asia, UTP now shares its rank with South Korea's Hanyang...

Merdeka 118 Stars in Marvel’s Thunderbolts, Making Malaysians Beam with Pride Merdeka 118, the second tallest building in the world and a crown jewel of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, has made its Hollywood debut in Marvel Studios' latest blockbuster Thunderbolts — and Malaysians couldn’t be prouder. The movie, which premiered in Malaysia on Thursday, prominently features Merdeka 118 in key action...

EcoWorld, SD Guthrie, and NS Corp Launch RM2.95 Billion Industrial Park in Negeri Sembilan A strategic tripartite agreement was inked today to develop Eco Business Park VII (EBP VII), a landmark RM2.95 billion integrated industrial park in Bukit Pelandok, Negeri Sembilan. Spanning 1,195 acres, the project is part of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0) — a flagship economic corridor on Peninsular...

NGO Calls for Penang Turf Club Land to Become Public Green Space After Closure The impending closure of the historic Penang Turf Club, after more than 160 years of operation, has reignited calls for land preservation in Penang. Local NGO Penang Forum is urging the state government to place the 93-hectare site under a Special Area Plan (SAP) to safeguard its original recreational purpose and convert it...

IWG Unveils Signature Centre at Menara Merdeka 118, Elevating Hybrid Work in Kuala Lumpur International Workplace Group (IWG) has officially launched its newest Signature centre in Menara Merdeka 118, marking a significant expansion in its premium flexible office offerings in Kuala Lumpur. Located in Malaysia’s tallest skyscraper and one of the world’s tallest buildings, this new IWG location...

TRX Greenlights New Office Tower for PwC Malaysia, Marking Next Milestone in Financial District Vision TRX City Sdn Bhd, the master developer of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), has received full approval to begin construction on a new Grade A office tower that will house PwC Malaysia’s future headquarters. Set within the 70-acre TRX financial district, this move underscores the project’s long-term...

Chin Hin and Fiamma Announce RM1.03 Billion Mixed-Use Development Near KLCC In a move set to reshape Kuala Lumpur’s luxury property landscape, Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP) and Fiamma Holdings Bhd have entered into a joint venture to develop a RM1.03 billion mixed-use project in the heart of KLCC. The development will rise on a 1.88-acre freehold parcel owned by Fiamma’s subsidiary, Sinaran...