Behind The Skyline: Malaysia’s ‘Building Doctors’ Who Keep Landmarks Standing - A Merdeka Story

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysians have long lifted their eyes with pride to the nation’s skyline, from the clock tower of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building to the soaring Petronas Twin Towers, and now the shimmering spire of Merdeka 118.

Northstar To Join JTB Corp In Strategic Acquisition Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Northstar Travel Group (Northstar), a powerhouse in business-to-business (B2B) travel industry events, media, and information services, is set to be acquired by JTB Corp, one of Japan’s leading travel solutions providers.

Axiata On Track To Achieve Gearing Ratio Of 2.5 Times Net Debt To EBITDA In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is on track to achieve a gearing ratio of 2.5 times net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) by the end of 2026, as the level stood at 2.76 times as at June 30, 2025.

CMA: Dune Returns To Abu Dhabi's Sands For Third Instalment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi has returned as a principal shooting location for the next chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction saga Dune.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Proposes RM6 Bln Sukuk Programme For Merdeka 118 Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV) has proposed an Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme (Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah Programme) of up to RM6 billion in nominal value.

Binastra Secures RM132 Mln Piling Works Contract In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd has accepted a contract worth RM132.0 million from Exsim Lumba Kuda Sdn Bhd for a property development project in Johor. 

IOI Properties Shares Up In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) shares rose in the early trading session, buoyed by positive market sentiment.

Ascott, Coronade Properties Ink Hotel Management Agreement For Coronation Square

SINGAPORE, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered hospitality firm The Ascott Ltd has been appointed by Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd to manage the hotel component of the Coronation Square integrated development in Johor Bahru.

Mah Sing Shares Up After M Grand Minori Launch In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd shares rose in early trade on Thursday, following the launch of its M Grand Minori project in Johor.

PM Anwar To Reinforce Importance Of Multilateralism, Inclusive World Order At BRICS Summit

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to reinforce the importance of multilateralism amid a rapidly polarising global landscape and Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to a more balanced, inclusive world order at the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6-7.

Financial Park Labuan To Revive Long-idle Block 5 Tower Into Modern Office Space

LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s largest mixed development developer, Financial Park (Labuan) Sdn Bhd, is breathing new life into the long-vacant Block 5 Tower by transforming it into a modern office building, in a move expected to enhance the island’s commercial property offerings.

EDOTCO Partners Sitetracker To Modernise Tower Operations Across 9 Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- EDOTCO Group, one of Asia’s leading digital connectivity infrastructure companies, has entered into a strategic partnership with United States-based Sitetracker Inc to enhance its field operations through digital transformation across nine Asian markets.