PR1MA appoints Brian Iskandar Zulkarim as group CEO
PR1MA Corporation Malaysia has appointed Brian Iskandar Zulkarim as its group chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan 1, 2026.
Gamuda Land reaffirms Malaysia focus, highlights 'Money Mari Home' initiative
Gamuda Land said Malaysia remains its core market within its geographically diversified portfolio as it continues to strengthen its regional footprint across Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia and the United Kingdom.
MBSB IB sees marginal property sector growth in 2026
Malaysia’s property sector is expected to record marginal growth in buying interest this year, despite a high base in 2025, supported by a sustained positive outlook and steady demand fundamentals, said MBSB Investment Bank (MBSB IB).
Dewan Rakyat passes JB-Singapore RTS Link Bill 2026
The Dewan Rakyat on Thursday passed the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Bill 2026 to strengthen the legal framework for cross-border transport operations between the two countries.
Over 9,000 complete BIM training to boost construction digitalisation, says Nanta
A total of 9,375 participants have undergone Building Information Modelling (BIM) training through platforms such as the myBIM Centre and the nationwide myBIM Satellite network, supporting the digitalisation of Malaysia’s construction industry.
Malaysia, Singapore to finalise RTS Link border laws by June 30—deputy minister
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to finalise their respective domestic laws governing the cross-border operations of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link by June 30.
MACC chief says in midst of exchanging info with UK SFO over IJM’s RM2.5b overseas investments
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is collaborating with the United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in an ongoing investigation involving IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM) over financial transactions and overseas investments amounting to approximately RM2.5 billion.
ECRL operations to require 2,000 general and specialist workers—Transport Ministry
Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd is preparing the workforce making preparations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation, which is expected to start in January 2027, according to the Transport Ministry.
No postponement of data centre investments due to water supply constraints—Miti
As of January 2026, no data centre investment in Malaysia had been deferred, was at risk of being deferred or might potentially be transferred to another country due to water supply constraints, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).
Malaysian Bar says HIMS does not replace legal safeguards in home purchases
The Malaysian Bar stressed that the Housing Integrated Management System (HIMS) under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government does not govern or replace the legal stages of a housing transaction.
