Urban Renewal Act Offers Significant Benefits, Overhang Remains A Concern -- Propertyguru Malaysia

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Urban Renewal Act, expected to be tabled in Parliament this July, could bring significant benefits such as preserving heritage, revitalising communities and generating economic impact, said PropertyGuru Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh. 

PropertyGuru Survey Reveals 77 Pct Of Malaysians Consider Climate Risks When Buying Homes

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Data from PropertyGuru’s 2024 survey revealed that 77 per cent of Malaysians consider climate risks when purchasing a home.

Intra-Asia Trade Boosts Westports Net Profit By Nine Pct To RM222 Mln In First Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd's net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) rose by nine per cent to RM222.46 million, compared with RM204.51 million recorded in the same quarter a year ago.

Malaysian Workforce, Leaders Back AI To Boost Productivity – Microsoft

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) --  Malaysian workers and business leaders are increasingly aligned in adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, also known as intelligent agents, to enhance productivity and manage rising workloads, according to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index. 

Meltwater Unveils AI Teammate 'Mira' To Revolutionise Media Intelligence 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, has launched Mira, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant designed to simplify complex workflows and deliver real-time insights through an intuitive chat-based interface.

eXp Realty Promotes Felix Bravo To Managing Director, International

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Independent real estate brokerage, eXp Realty has announced the promotion of Felix Bravo to Managing Director, International, a key move accelerating the company’s mission to build the most empowering global brokerage in the world.

eXp Realty's Co-Sponsor Program To Boost Agent Growth, Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The world’s largest independent real estate brokerage and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, eXp Realty, has officially launched its Co-Sponsor Program, aimed at fostering collaboration and accelerating growth across its global agent network.

BNM Imposes Penalties Totalling RM35,000 On Merchantrade Asia, JAGS Money

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposed a total of RM35,000 in administrative monetary penalties (AMP) on Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd and JAGS Money Sdn Bhd.

China’s TMNCH Credit Ratings Affirmed Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) to The Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Company (China) Limited (TMNCH).

Türkiye Joins eXp Realty's Rapid International Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The independent real estate brokerage, eXp Realty, has officially launched in Türkiye, marking its 26th international market and its second global expansion in less than a month after Peru in March.

eXp Realty Unveils Innovative Co-Sponsor Program To Accelerate Collaborative Agent Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- World’s largest independent real estate brokerage and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, eXp Realty has introduced its transformative Co-Sponsor Program.

SC Issues Revised Guidelines On Advertising For Capital Market Products And Related Services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released a revised version of the Guidelines on Advertising for Capital Market Products and Related Services, to be effective on Nov 1, 2025.