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Malaysia has secured the 45th position in the 2023 World Economic Freedom Index, achieving a score of 65.7. This ranking places Malaysia within the "moderately free" category, according to the Heritage Foundation's index, which assesses economic policies and conditions across 184 countries. Key Factors in Malaysia's Economic Freedom The Economic Freedom Index evaluates twelve distinct aspects of...

As anticipation builds among travelers and residents alike, the Batang Kali-Genting Highlands route is poised to welcome back vehicles with significant upgrades in safety and design. Following a severe landslide in December 2022, which necessitated immediate closure for repairs, Deputy Works Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, has recently announced that the road is expected to fully reopen by July 1. This...

Strategic Sale of Menara Citibank: A New Chapter for CITI Malaysia CITI Malaysia, the Malaysian branch of the global financial services giant Citigroup, is advancing the sale of its share in Menara Citibank, a distinguished office building located along Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. This move is part of a broader strategy to reassess its global real estate holdings. Knight Frank and Savills have been...

Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 Set to Drive Regional Growth with 2024 Opening The much-anticipated Phase 1 of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) is poised to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2024, heralding a new era of connectivity and economic opportunities in Malaysia. Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the Works Minister, recently confirmed that the project has reached an impressive...

The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project has been a beacon of modern transportation dreams and a litmus test for regional cooperation. Initially tagged at a staggering RM120 billion, the project faced skepticism regarding its financial viability and the private sector's capacity to fund such an ambitious undertaking. Yet, recent developments have seen the estimated costs plummet by over 40%...

MaiStorage Launches in Selangor to Spearhead Malaysia's AI Revolution K.S. Pua, the Malaysia-born co-founder of Phison, has announced an ambitious new venture, Malaysia AI Storage (MaiStorage), which is set to become a cornerstone in Malaysia’s tech industry. Unveiled during the first day of the KL20 Summit, this initiative is poised to significantly enhance Malaysia's capabilities in generative AI and...

Johor is poised to become the fastest-growing state in Malaysia, driven by high-impact initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a special financial zone in Forest City, as announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at a Madani Aidilfitri 2024 celebration in Johor Bahru, Anwar emphasized the transformative potential of these projects in catalyzing the...

Unveiling Premier Luxury with Dawn, KLCC and Aricia Residences In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Chin Hin Group Property has launched its most recent marvels, Dawn KLCC, and Aricia Residences. These developments promise to redefine luxury living, showcased during an exclusive event at the new Menara Centara sales gallery. Dawn, KLCC: A Beacon of Modern Living Positioned less than 385 meters from the...

Astaka Holdings Stimulates Johor Property Market with New Foreign Buyer Threshold Astaka Holdings Limited, a leading property developer based in Johor, has made a strategic move to invigorate the local real estate market by successfully lobbying for a reduced minimum purchase price for foreign buyers. Set at RM500,000, this new threshold is designed to boost property sales and attract more international...

In a pivotal move within the Malaysian corporate landscape, Chin Hin Group Bhd has successfully turned its conditional mandatory takeover offer for Signature International Bhd unconditional. This development followed the acquisition of a significant portion of Signature’s shares, securing more than 50% of the voting rights, a critical threshold that denotes control over the company. Chin Hin Achieves a...