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Langkawi’s Tourism Boom: 3 Million Tourist Target Within Reach by Year-End Langkawi is experiencing a strong resurgence in tourism, recording 2.1 million tourist arrivals from January to September 2023. This achievement represents about 75% of the island's 3 million visitor goal for the year, signaling robust growth for Malaysia’s premier island destination. Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) CEO,...

IOI Rio City: Transforming Puchong into a Modern, Integrated 15-Minute City IOI Properties Group Bhd recently revealed its latest venture, IOI Rio City, a massive 100-acre integrated development within the Bandar Puteri Puchong township. With a projected gross development value (GDV) of RM12 billion, this ambitious project will span residential, office, and retail spaces, including a brand-new shopping...

Melaka to Lead Malaysia's Electric Vehicle (EV) Production: Aligning with Climate Goals The Melaka state government is taking proactive steps to position the state as a leading hub for electric vehicle (EV) production in Malaysia, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG13), which focuses on combating climate change. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh emphasized that expanding EV usage is...

Toll-Free Travel Across Malaysia for Deepavali: Key Details for Highway Users In celebration of Deepavali on Oct 31, Malaysia’s Works Ministry has announced toll-free travel nationwide on Oct 29 and 30. This exemption, effective from 12:01 am on Tuesday until 11:59 pm on Wednesday, will benefit Class 1 private vehicles at all toll plazas, except for the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) and Tanjung Kupang...

Sunway Group: 50 Years of Growth and Success Sunway Group has evolved from humble beginnings into one of Malaysia’s top conglomerates, with a combined market capitalization of over RM35 billion. Founded by Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah in 1974, what started as a small tin mining company has now diversified into multiple sectors, including property development, construction, education, healthcare, retail,...

Malaysia: The Rising Hub for Data Centres in Southeast Asia Malaysia is quickly gaining traction as a premier destination for data centres, with tech giants like Google, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft committing billions to establish cutting-edge digital infrastructure in the country. With the world increasingly relying on cloud services, streaming, and e-commerce, Malaysia’s strategic...

MM2H Agents Face Strict Action for Spreading False Information, Warns Ministry Agents handling the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme may face serious consequences for circulating false rumours and misleading updates, according to the tourism, arts and culture ministry. In a Facebook post today, Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing said the ministry has launched an investigation following multiple...

Financial Awareness Vital as Malaysians Face Retirement Challenges With life expectancy in Malaysia now averaging 76.6 years, coupled with inflation and rising living costs, it is more important than ever for Malaysians to be financially prepared early on. According to Yew Yee Tee, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), one of the most significant challenges...

Bamboo Hills Residences: A Prime Transit-Oriented Development for Sustainable Living and High Investment Potential A Gateway to City Convenience Located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Bamboo Hills Residences by UOA Development Bhd offers an unparalleled blend of modernity and nature. Strategically positioned at the intersection of Jalan Ipoh and Jalan Kuching, this transit-oriented development (TOD)...

Malaysia's Budget 2025, themed MADANI Economy: Prosperous Nation, Well-being of the People, was presented by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with a record allocation of RM421 billion. The budget focuses on revitalizing the economy, implementing reforms, and improving quality of life for Malaysians. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key announcements: Affordable Housing and First-Time Homebuyer...