Senai Airport City Powers Johor’s Rise as a High-Tech Industrial Hub Southern Malaysia is seeing a surge in economic momentum, and Senai Airport City (SAC) is at the heart of this transformation. This 1,099-hectare integrated industrial development, located in Johor, has rapidly emerged as a key investment magnet, with nearly RM8 billion in committed investments and about 160 investors onboard. As...
Tata Electronics Eyes Malaysia’s Semiconductor Players in Strategic Expansion Move India’s Tata Electronics Ltd is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a semiconductor fabrication or outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Malaysia — a move that could significantly boost Malaysia’s role in the global chip supply chain, while helping Tata deepen its semiconductor...
Berjaya Land's Strategic Projects in Perlis Set to Transform Northern Malaysia’s Economic Landscape Perlis, Malaysia’s smallest state, is poised for a major transformation. In a strategic move that merges agriculture, mining, and regional development, Berjaya Land Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Impianan Utara Sdn Bhd to jointly explore and develop two high-impact projects:...
Malaysia Gains Ground as a Global Real Estate Destination for ESG-Ready and Future-Proof Workspaces As the global real estate landscape undergoes a significant transformation, Malaysia is quickly positioning itself as a prime destination for multinational occupiers. This comes in the wake of shifting priorities around operational resilience, sustainability, and digital adaptability, according to Knight...
Malaysia’s AI Ambitions Take Shape with Microsoft-Led Cloud and Talent Development Blueprint The world is witnessing a historic turning point, where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant aspiration but an active driver of change across economies. From reshaping how businesses operate to augmenting the way individuals work and make decisions, AI is heralding a new era of human-machine...
Malaysia’s Inflation Steady at 1.4% in April 2025, Remains Among Region’s Lowest Malaysia’s inflation held firm at 1.4% year-on-year (YoY) in April 2025, matching the rate recorded in March and marking the lowest level since February 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 134.3 points, up from 132.4 points a year earlier, with...
Pahang Launches High-Tech Zone to Position Kuantan as a Future AI and Big Data Hub Malaysia’s east coast is entering a new chapter of economic transformation, with Pahang setting its sights on becoming a competitive player in the high-technology sector. The state government has announced the establishment of the Pahang High-Tech Zone, designed to attract global and local companies involved in artificial...
Malaysia Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Most Peaceful Nations in Global Peace Index 2024 Malaysia has proudly secured its place as one of the world’s most peaceful countries, ranking 10th globally and 2nd in Asia, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 and World Risk Report. The ranking places Malaysia just behind Singapore in Asia, highlighting the nation’s growing global reputation for...
Malaysia to Debut AI Supercomputer Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell Superchip in 2025 Malaysia is on track to launch its first AI supercomputer by the third quarter of 2025, powered by the revolutionary NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip — a key milestone that cements the country’s ambition to become a regional AI innovation hub. The system will be hosted on the NVIDIA DGX Cloud and deployed at YTL...
The SST Ripple Effect: What Malaysia’s 8% Tax on Commercial Rentals Means for You The Malaysian real estate market is once again at a pivotal crossroads. The government’s proposed expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) to include an 8% levy on commercial rental and leasing services is stirring significant attention across the property sector. For landlords, tenants, and investors—especially...
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