News by Bernama

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the management of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to provide a complete report regarding the proposed sale of a hotel owned by the agency, which was allegedly at a price far lower than the original purchase price.

Penang will conduct a statewide assessment of the structural safety of heritage buildings following Tuesday's (Aug 4) incident on Armenian Street in George Town, where debris fell from a heritage shophouse and injured two Sri Lankan tourists.

The demand for data centres in Selangor has so far not placed pressure on domestic water supply, particularly in densely populated areas, said state Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han.

Batu Kawan Bhd (KL:BKAWAN) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Whitmore Holdings Sdn Bhd’s voluntary takeover offer of MKH Bhd (KL:MKH) has become unconditional after the former’s shareholders approved the proposed acquisition at the group's extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Aug 5.

Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB) is targeting to increase group revenue from about RM12 billion currently to RM30 billion within the next five years through a business restructuring that focuses on defence, property development and commercial services.

Malaysia’s Free Industrial Zones (FIZs) recorded exports worth RM106.7 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), reflecting continued strong growth momentum.

The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is finalising the Residential Tenancy Bill to balance the rights and protections of tenants and landlords.

The free service period for the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line has been extended until August 14.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan is expected to be officially launched in conjunction with the annual leaders' retreat this December, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

A proposed Real Property Development Act is in the final stage of drafting as part of efforts to strengthen regulation of Malaysia’s property sector, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.