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Anwar’s ASEAN Diplomacy Elevates Kuala Lumpur’s Global Standing Malaysia’s chairmanship of the 47th ASEAN Summit may have officially concluded with the symbolic handover to the Philippines, but its impact will be felt long after. Over three days in Kuala Lumpur, the city transformed into the epicentre of global diplomacy — welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and...

Bukit Bintang Set to Rival Tokyo’s Ginza and Singapore’s Orchard Road Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang — long celebrated as Malaysia’s premier shopping and entertainment hub — is about to sparkle even brighter. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has unveiled a bold plan to transform the district into Malaysia’s version of Tokyo’s Ginza and Singapore’s Orchard Road,...

Penang LRT Nears Key Tender Milestone, Boosting Property Appeal and Urban Connectivity The long-awaited Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has reached a major milestone, with the appointment of a systems and rolling stock contractor expected by the end of 2025, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. This progress signals that Malaysia’s most ambitious urban transport project...

Nearly 6,000 Foreigners Join Revamped Malaysia My Second Home Programme Malaysia’s status as a top destination for international living has been reaffirmed, with 5,972 foreign nationals approved under the revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme as of August 31, 2025. According to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, this total includes 2,134 principal pass holders...

Chin Hin Group Expands KL Landbank with RM31.7 Million Segambut Acquisition Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP) continues to strengthen its position in Malaysia’s capital city, announcing the acquisition of a freehold parcel in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, for RM31.74 million. The deal, executed through its wholly owned subsidiary BKHS Capital Sdn Bhd (via BKG Development Sdn Bhd), underscores the group’s...

Exchange 106 at TRX Hits 75% Tenancy, Marking a New Milestone for KL’s Commercial Property Market Kuala Lumpur’s skyline continues to rise with renewed optimism as Exchange 106, the flagship tower within the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) financial district, announced it has reached 75% committed tenancy, covering a total of 1.7 million square feet of prime Grade-A office space. The milestone, equivalent...

NCT and MPKL Forge Partnership to Drive Smart Industrial Growth in Selangor Selangor’s position as Malaysia’s industrial heartland is set for another leap forward as NCT Group of Companies (NCT Group) and the Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) join forces to accelerate development of the NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) — a next-generation industrial hub designed for sustainability, technology,...

Kuala Lumpur Hosts 47th Asean Summit, Strengthening Regional Ties and Global Confidence The world’s attention turns to Kuala Lumpur (KL) this week as Malaysia welcomes heads of state, ministers, and senior officials for the 47th Asean Summit, held from October 26 to 28 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” the landmark event underscores Malaysia’s...

JS-SEZ Spurs RM37 Billion Investments, Strengthening Johor’s Economic Momentum Johor’s transformation into Malaysia’s southern economic powerhouse is accelerating. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) — a landmark cross-border initiative designed to deepen economic integration between Malaysia and Singapore — has already secured RM37.1 billion in approved investments in the first...

Shared mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in ASEAN’s construction industry Gamuda Berhad, a homegrown regional engineering, property, and infrastructure group, continues its support for the country’s largest and most influential construction industry event – the International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo 2025. Themed as “Constructing the Future of ASEAN”,...