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AVALAND ACQUIRES 2.2-ACRE LAND IN PETALING JAYA FOR RM49 MILLION   Subang Jaya, 1 July 2025 – Property developer Avaland Berhad (“Avaland”) has entered into an agreement to acquire a 2.2-acre prime development land in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, for RM49 million. Strategically located in the matured and affluent Petaling Jaya neighbourhood, the 2.2-acre site...

TROPICANA UNVEILS THE FIRST BRANDED RESIDENCES IN JOHOR, SUPPORTED BY HOME FINANCING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MBSB BANK   Johor Bahru (2 July 2025) – Property developer, Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana”) continues its momentum for Skypark Kepler, its first branded and most luxurious residences in collaboration with the prestigious Banyan Group at Lido...

Kota Madani a comprehensive, value-based housing solution for civil servants, says PM Bernama June 30, 2025 | Updated 6 hours ago (Photo from Facebook of Anwar Ibrahim) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim: “This is not an ordinary housing project. It offers exceptional comfort with nearby facilities, such as a school, mosque, gymnasium and playground. All factors taken...

Neighbourhood Lens: Pickleball, fresh businesses revive PJ’s SS2, Section 19 Veishnawi Nehru /June 30, 2025 | Updated 3 hours ago Hyprground’s Section 19 outlet houses seven indoor courts, along with private lounges for events and coaching programmes. The rising rents could be a double-edged sword, on one hand signalling the appeal of the once-forgotten areas, but also...

Genting Malaysia submits bid for New York casino licence Yap Yan Qing / theedgemalaysia.com June 30, 2025 | Updated 3 hours ago The bid was submitted on June 27 in response to the New York State Gaming Commission’s request for applications for up to three commercial casinos in downstate New York, where its Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is located, Genting Malaysia...

Malaysia, Singapore unveil first driverless train set for RTS Link Bernama June 30, 2025 | Updated 2 hours ago (Front row, from left) Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Singapore’s acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow; and Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook at the unveiling of the first of eight train sets for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS)...

Putra Heights blaze: Weak soil beneath gas pipeline the root cause, no criminal element found Choy Nyen Yiau / theedgemalaysia.com June 30, 2025 | Updated 28 minutes ago The incident resulted in 87 houses being completely destroyed and 148 others requiring repairs. (Photo from social media) While the pipeline met technical specifications, a segment of it was not fully...

Mulpha to receive RM933.7 mil from sale of interest in Australia’s Aveo Group John Lai / theedgemalaysia.com June 27, 2025 | Updated 12 hours ago Brookfield Asset Management Inc, AOG Limited Partnership (AOG LP), and Hydra RL MEP Pty Ltd are selling all their shares in Hydra RL TopCo Pty Ltd, which indirectly fully owns Aveo. Mulpha, through its unit Mulpha Investments...

I-Bhd earmarks RM10 mil for i-City digital infrastructure as tech push accelerates theedgemalaysia.com June 27, 2025 | Updated 12 hours ago I-Bhd chairman Tan Sri Lim Kim Hong says the transition aligns with i-City’s founding vision as Malaysia’s first digital city. (Photo by I-Bhd) Artificial intelligence and robotics will be deployed throughout i-City to support...

Eco World Malaysia on track to beat RM3.5b sales target after record 2Q earnings Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com June 27, 2025 | Updated 11 hours ago The stronger earnings were mainly driven by the RM402.3 million sale of 123 acres of industrial land at the QUANTUM Edge business park to Microsoft Payments (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, as well as full contributions from Paragon...