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The Urban Renewal Bill has been retracted by the Cabinet to allow for improvements to be made, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Berjaya Hartanah Bhd topped-out its OAKA Residences today after achieving structural completion.

Malaysia’s retail sector recorded a marginal reduction in shopping mall space in 2025, as several underperforming malls closed or temporarily ceased operations for refurbishment, while occupancy levels showed a gradual improvement.

Mulpha International Bhd (KL:MULPHA) has subscribed to US$20 million (RM80.8 million) worth of bonds issued under Sun Hung Kai & Co (BVI) Ltd’s US$3 billion Guaranteed Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme.

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (KL:LSH) plans to seek shareholders’ approval to partner with executive vice-chairman Datuk Lim Keng Guan’s Besteel Engtech Sdn Bhd and inject RM484.8 million for the Morib rejuvenation project, covering the renovation of the Sri Morib Golf Club and development of a 150-acre land nearby for residential and commercial use.

Sentral REIT’s (KL:SENTRAL) manager Sentral REIT Management Sdn Bhd has appointed Tay Hui Ling as acting CEO effective Jan 22, with her appointment to be formalised once Securities Commission approves it, according to a bourse filing on Thursday.

In a dense corner of Taoyuan, Taiwan, autonomous AGV (automated guided vehicle) robots glide through a smart warehouse with surgical precision, processing high-tech components from the second a sale is recorded, to final packing— all in under 12 minutes.

Malaysia’s central bank has kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged as expected, taking comfort in a resilient economy with moderate inflation.

A preferential withholding tax on dividends from real estate investment trusts (REITs), which expired at the end of 2025, is likely to be renewed with existing terms, said Kenanga Investment Bank.

Mah Sing Group Bhd completed M Astra in Setapak ahead of schedule, recording an 89% Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) score, the highest achieved by the group to date and the first development under its M Series to reach the rating.