https://www.scmp.com/rss/326103/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Offering businessmen and tourists everything they need within the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), KLIA Aeropolis has been master-planned by airport operator Malaysia Airports to seamlessly blend business and leisure. Malaysia is emerging as a principal Asean partner in the Belt and Road Initiative, with hard and soft infrastructure, and connectivity being the key driving forces. In collaboration with the Malaysian government and Jack Ma’s Cainiao Network, Alibaba’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125192/klia-aeropolis-airport?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125192/klia-aeropolis-airport?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 03:00:00 +0000 When BookDoc was launched by founder Chevy Beh in 2015, the online platform radically redefined health care. By making information readily available in an easy-to-use platform, BookDoc connected patient and health care professionals anytime and anywhere. In a span of less than two years since its establishment, BookDoc once again transforms patient experience by bringing together navigation, transport, accommodations and leisure functionalities into one integrated online ecosystem. Endorsed by... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125202/bookdoc-redefines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125202/bookdoc-redefines?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:30:45 +0000 Azizan Jaafar sees great opportunities ahead for Gabungan AQRS (GBG) with construction and property development booming across Malaysia. Having seen tremendous successes since he became group CEO in April last year, Azizan expects further growth for the company, considering its significant involvement in the government’s ongoing infrastructure and property development programme. From Sabah in the east to Pahang in the west, GBG is one of the country’s fastest-growing all-around construction and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125261/construction-company?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125261/construction-company?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:30:45 +0000 As one of the earliest traded commodities, palm oil has undoubtedly provided many benefits to health, society, the economy and environment, and yet the ubiquitous use of the staple oil-bearing crop has earned a controversial reputation of late. The palm oil industry is hit on disparate sides, from health risks due to the oil’s higher saturated fatty acid composition, to threats of deforestation from expanding plantations influenced by heightened demands from the food, oleochemical and bioenergy... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125189/promoting-sustainable?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125189/promoting-sustainable?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:30:00 +0000 Hilton Kota Kinabalu opened its doors early this year, signifying a grand welcoming – but not only for tourists looking to experience Sabah’s thriving biodiversity, rugged mountain ranges and unspoiled beaches. The 305-room world-class luxury hotel also ushered in a new era for Sabah’s evolving landscape, where local and international guests have something to look forward to, be it for business or leisure. “Beyond being a testament of investor confidence in Sabah, emerging industries and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125190/sabah-continues-rise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125190/sabah-continues-rise?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:30:00 +0000 Simpler, better, faster. These three key words form the cornerstone of a strategy that is seen to propel Kuwait Finance House Malaysia (KFH Malaysia) from its present level to a stronger position in the region. Thanks to fundamental adjustments that demonstrate efforts of Kuwait Finance House (KFH) to grow its Malaysian subsidiary, the outlook for KFH Malaysia has never been rosier. “After changes to the management structure in Kuwait, we came to bring the Malaysia arm in line with the group and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125193/stronger-leadership?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125193/stronger-leadership?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:15:45 +0000 Linde Malaysia, member of Linde Group – a world-leading gas and engineering solutions company – commissioned a modular automated industrial gases cylinder filling plant in Banting, Selangor in May this year. This state-of-the art facility, which is the first of its kind in South Asia and the Asean, fortifies Linde’s track record of continued investments and commitment to bring the latest world-class technologies and innovative solutions into Malaysia. In the past two years alone, Linde launched... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125227/continued-investments?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125227/continued-investments?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:15:45 +0000 Malaysia boasts a diverse population in terms of ethnicity and the religions followed by its people. The country of almost 30 million is majority Muslim Malay, but there is a large proportion of Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs and others, along with various tribal traditions followed by the indigenous people in the peninsula and Borneo states of Sarawak and Sabah. The different races live side by side in peace and, while they don’t always understand each others’ beliefs and lifestyles,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125279/religious?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125279/religious?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:13:31 +0000 Malaysia’s economic outlook is looking brighter with better-than-expected growth figures , providing a boost to Prime Minister Najib Razak ahead of general elections in 2018. The controversy surrounding Malaysia’s state investment fund, 1MDB, which was reported to be 42 billion ringgit (HK$80.3 billion) in debt when the scandal first erupted in 2015, still lurks in the background as opposition forces led by former leader and ex-mentor Mahathir Mohamed seek to topple Najib. However, on management... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125275/malaysias?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/special-reports/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125275/malaysias?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:13:29 +0000 EITA is a company with a clear-cut strategy for its business growth. Initially an electrical and electronics components distributor, EITA aspired early on to manufacture its own brand of products for the construction and manufacturing sectors. Leveraging its founders’ business background and technical know-how, EITA achieved phenomenal success – realising its milestone public listing in 2012. EITA’s manufacturing business contributed more than 60 per cent of the group’s revenue of 270.7 million... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125258/eita-elevating-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125258/eita-elevating-new?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:52 +0000 For Malaysian consumers, Sun Jiang Trading is more than a household name. The group founded as small home-based bleach manufacturer five decades ago has come to symbolise the highest standards of quality and affordability in home cleaning and personal care products. Boasting a roster of well-known brands, including Depex, Kiraw, Pipit, Tina & Biwoo, Lonkey, Toman and Liso, Sun Jiang is equally recognised as a partner of choice for original equipment manufacturers in the international space of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125255/household-name-sun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125255/household-name-sun?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:50 +0000 The demand for natural and nutritious food continuously grows as more and more consumers make conscious decisions for healthier lifestyles. Putting Malaysia on the map with its golden pieces of juicy and fragrant MD2 (ananas comosus) “super sweet” pineapples, Rompin Integrated Pineapple Industries (RIPI) answers the clamour for healthy food while providing a steady source of livelihood for the indigenous population and the local community in Pahang. “Our brand name ROMPINE is synonymous to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125254/ripi-sees-golden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125254/ripi-sees-golden?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:49 +0000 Touted as Kota Kinabalu’s one-stop premier shopping destination and one of its largest retail establishments, Imago KK Times Square has set the bar for shopping centres in Sabah’s flourishing capital. Encompassing 800,000 sq ft of world-class retail, entertainment and dining outlets, the four-level landmark mall forms part of KK Times Square – a modern, vibrant and strategically located 24-hectare mixed-use development project comprised of office, residential and commercial space. It is Kota... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125252/asian-pacs-diverse-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125252/asian-pacs-diverse-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:47 +0000 Arguably the most dynamic and fastest-growing region on the planet, Asia constantly requires tremendous electrical power that is stable and reliable to sustain its growth. In Malaysia, Electrical Components (ELCO) ensures the transmission of this energy even as it looks towards leading the industry for power capacitors in Southeast Asia by 2019. It now exports electrical products to Myanmar, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Dubai. “We are looking to be an... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125241/malaysias-elco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125241/malaysias-elco?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:46 +0000 With experience spanning 40 years in the construction of complete crude palm oil mills, Besteel has been a world leader as a turnkey contractor in the industry. From plant concept to on-site delivery, the company has world-class project management and engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning capabilities. Over the past 30 years, Besteel has expanded its market presence in Southeast Asia with clientele in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, including Papua New Guinea. The... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125240/palm-oil-mills-built?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125240/palm-oil-mills-built?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:44 +0000 What started out as a side venture of sending fresh durian to Hong Kong by three friends of banking and investment background has now grown to a global enterprise. While providing consumers worldwide access to fresh and delicious tropical produce, TRL is also helping Southeast Asian farmers reap sizeable profits from their crops. Harvested only seasonally, Musang King durian, dubbed the “King of Durian”, will soon be bought in most supermarkets and enjoyed any time of the year, thanks to TRL’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125237/malaysias-trl-brings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125237/malaysias-trl-brings?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:42 +0000 Timber Land Group has big plans to revolutionise the retail experience in the state of Sarawak. Leveraging Malaysia’s landmark Digital Free Trade Zone (DTFZ) project due for completion at the end of 2019, Timber Land Group intends to employ the boundless potential of e-commerce to revitalise the future of brick-and-mortar retail therapy. The DTFZ is touted to play a crucial role within the ambitious Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP). However, some economists have warned that the platform... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125236/timber-land?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125236/timber-land?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:40 +0000 Decades of experience immersed in the trading of steel have lodged AYS Ventures at the vanguard of construction materials distribution and steel manufacturing developments, thanks to founder Oh Chiew Ho’s foresight and perseverance. Starting as a general helper in the warehouse/store department in the 1960s, Oh dreamed of having his own business after learning about the steel trade for many years. Through diligence and exceptional engineering know-how, Oh co-founded Ann Yak Siong Hardware, a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125233/bridging-steel-buyers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125233/bridging-steel-buyers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:39 +0000 Malaysia continues to drive its economic growth by attracting more investors through its digital endeavour MSC Malaysia, the country’s multimedia super corridor. Strategically located within Greater Kuala Lumpur’s centre of gravity, Cyberjaya is situated adjacent to Putrajaya, the federal administrative centre, only 15 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 30 minutes to the city centre. As the foremost constituent of this special economic zone, Cyberjaya is a smart city and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125229/cyberjayas-master?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125229/cyberjayas-master?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:35 +0000 Malaysia’s Vision 2020 paints a picture of an industrialised and a fully developed nation. In line with this goal, the government has devised the National Land Public Transport Master Plan to achieve a safe, reliable, efficient and affordable land public transport to enhance socio-economic development and quality of life. Answering the call for an integrated system, Prasarana Malaysia has taken on the responsibility of managing and operating sustainable public transport systems that define... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125225/prasarana-transforms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125225/prasarana-transforms?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:33 +0000 Founded in 1992, Histotech Engineering has been working closely with customers to craft mechanical solutions to meet the high precision and ever-changing needs of the semiconductor industry. As technology evolves, the company tailors its design-and-build process to meet the unprecedented precision requirements of customers. “Histotech is building on its manufacturing roots and is scaling up to provide more engineering and value-added services to its customers,” says managing director Teoh Jia... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125224/histotech-delivers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125224/histotech-delivers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:32 +0000 Malaysian consumer electronics manufacturer Salutica is well-positioned to benefit from the rapid adoption of Bluetooth technology in the personal computer, mobile consumer, health care, vehicle and connected home segments. Founded in 1990, Ipoh-based Salutica has built a strong reputation as a vertically integrated player whose key competence is developing and manufacturing Bluetooth-enabled mobile communication products, wireless electronics and lifestyle devices for leading multinational... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125223/salutica-continues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125223/salutica-continues?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:30 +0000 Valves, tubes and fittings – these humble items form the backbone of food, beverage and pharmaceutical factories. As the main supplier of sanitary and pharmaceutical-grade stainless steel valves, tubes and fittings to manufacturers across Southeast Asia, Malaysian company Minox Valves and Fittings continues to meet the highest hygiene standards of the food processing, medical and other industries. Quality is paramount, and Minox has been ensuring that its products pass global standards. “We... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125239/malaysias-minox-sees?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125239/malaysias-minox-sees?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:28 +0000 U-Port Management has been serving East Malaysia’s heartland, global gateways and vital transport corridors with intermodal solutions since its establishment three decades ago. U-Port specialises in intermodal services including container trucking, container depot operations, warehousing and logistics, and operates a strategic depot network throughout Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. U-Port’s team of more than 150 intermodal experts, above 220 independent contract drivers and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125219/u-port-management?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125219/u-port-management?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:26 +0000 Amid the increasing number of Malaysians accepting the concept of managed communities, Instarmac Group commits to focusing on building cutting-edge properties to achieve a coherent and seamless environment. Instarmac, a property development group composed of young and dynamic game changers, has invested in Kuching city, the most densely populated area in Sarawak, since 2009. It prides itself on synthesising the cultural heritage of Malaysia and modern concepts to create salient designs to better... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125216/developer-instarmac?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125216/developer-instarmac?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:18 +0000 Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right, but with rising pollution levels, the fulfilment of this liberty becomes more challenging. Thanks to Blöndal Group, Asian markets are one step closer to living a hygienic and healthier lifestyle as they enjoy pure and filtered water. The water purification company is on a quest to save lives. It is a lofty goal, but not impossible. With a legacy in providing high-quality and cost-effective water purification and filtration systems backed by... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125215/blondal-aspires-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125215/blondal-aspires-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:17 +0000 For generations, the humble coconut has been celebrated as the fruit of life. A highly nutritious source of fibre, oil, juice, milk, vitamins and minerals, it is a superfood with amazing medicinal and health-boosting properties – feeding and nourishing nearly one-third of the world’s population. With global demand for coconut products such as coconut water and virgin coconut oil continuously soaring at the risk of outstripping supply, family-owned business Linaco Manufacturing – Malaysia’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125214/coconut-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125214/coconut-products?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:15 +0000 Infectious diseases such as tuberculosis conventionally take as long as two months to diagnose, by which time the infected individual may have already spread the disease to many others. This is one of the biggest reasons – despite the availability of vaccines that prevent it and drugs that kill it – tuberculosis remains a major challenge in modern medicine. There is growing hope, however, that early detection can finally help eradicate such diseases. “Early diagnosis means early patient... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125212/medivens-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125212/medivens-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:14 +0000 The pervasiveness of readily available palm-based products for consumer and industrial use has considerably alarmed environmental groups, but leading palm oil supplier Able Perfect believes meeting the demand for affordable palm-based products without compromising quality and the health of the environment is possible. “Palm oil is a sustainable edible oil,” says Ng Keng Hoe, president. “We can produce it while protecting the environment and conserving the forest. We have been doing this as a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125211/able-perfect-enforces?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125211/able-perfect-enforces?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:12 +0000 As one of five regional development plans aimed at transforming Malaysia into a high-income economy by 2020, the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) – a hub for high energy-intensive industries – is vital to the country’s economic ambitions. Central to SCORE’s success is Samalaju Industrial Port, a 393-hectare port serving the needs of SCORE’s heavy industries and one of three key projects spearheaded by world-class port developer and operator Bintulu Port Holdings. By the end of 2013,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125210/bintulus-strategic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125210/bintulus-strategic?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:11 +0000 As disposable income continues to rise in Asia, businesses globally are gradually recognising the region’s importance as a consumer hub. However, consumers today are more discerning with the products and brands they support as these reflect their lifestyles and personalities. Evyap Sabun Malaysia aims to connect with consumers looking to transform dull personal care routines to enjoyable experiences as it gears itself for future growth in Asian markets. “Our goal is to let consumers enjoy the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125207/evyap-seeks-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125207/evyap-seeks-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:09 +0000 Producing workplace-ready graduates is something that Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) has perfected over its 33-year history. As a university that was established to specialise in management education, UUM has raised the bar for higher education in Malaysia, offering internationally recognised and accredited academic programmes designed to train tomorrow’s business leaders to successfully remain competitive in a global economy. Considered a “young” university, UUM has proven that age is just a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125206/uum-nurtures-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125206/uum-nurtures-new?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:08 +0000 The proliferation of new technologies and the implications for the future of domestic last-mile delivery have a direct impact on the way delivery providers interact with their customers. Last-mile delivery involves three main stakeholders – customers, merchants and delivery providers – each with their own set of expectations and challenges. Capitalising on this understanding, MMAG Holdings, through its fully owned subsidiary Line Clear Express & Logistics, is set to disrupt the traditional... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125220/mmag-promises-deliver?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125220/mmag-promises-deliver?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:06 +0000 For Penfabric Malaysia, creating innovations is more than a vital strategy to grow its business. It is also a meaningful way for the integrated textile company to contribute to society in sync with its corporate philosophy. As the textile arm of Toray Malaysia, Penfabric pushes the envelope in research and development to pioneer textile functionalities that could transform everyday life. Penfabric draws its expertise from the diversified businesses of its mother company, the Japanese... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125201/penfabric-weaves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125201/penfabric-weaves?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:05:04 +0000 As the first property developer to construct a multilevel office tower with an elevated car park in Sandakan city during the 1970s, Grand Merdeka Development has founded a legacy of ground-breaking projects in Sabah’s local real estate market – a trailblazing reputation it still carries today. From building Wisma Merdeka, Sabah’s first certified shopping mall, to introducing condominiums to the North Borneo state, Grand Merdeka has three decades of proven industry-leading expertise as a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125199/iconic-property?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125199/iconic-property?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:04:29 +0000 With global population forecast to grow by 2.3 billion people by 2050, the demand for food is expected to rise by as much 98 per cent in the same period. Amid shrinking tillable lands and changing climates, this poses a daunting challenge, particularly to the agriculture sector, whose fate largely lies in a humble yet formidable ally: fertiliser. “The global pursuit for food security and sustainability drives the demand for efficient, high-nutrient fertilisers,” says Tey Seu Ann, director of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125198/agromate-enriches-role?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125198/agromate-enriches-role?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:04:27 +0000 A property boom is sweeping Asia’s emerging markets, and many projects claim to be game changers when it comes to design, location and affordability, but few actually deserve the accolade. Binastra Land has been successfully launching groundbreaking residential and commercial projects in Malaysia for decades, and it continues to build landmarks in desirable locations, while assuring buyers of its projects’ quality, workmanship and timely delivery. While Binastra Land is not in the same league as... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125197/binastra-land-develops?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125197/binastra-land-develops?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:04:26 +0000 Spiralling in a smooth curve achieving a remarkable 90-degree spiral over the course of its 306-metre height, the 80-storey Cayan Tower at the Dubai Marina opened as the world’s tallest twisting tower in 2013. As with many construction marvels, however, the skyscraper’s most extraordinary features are often unseen: in this case, the formwork that formed its unique shape. MFE Aluminium Formwork ensured that every floor was identical, yet set exactly 1.2 degrees clockwise from the floor below –... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125191/mfe-formwork?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125191/mfe-formwork?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:04:23 +0000 Milling high-quality rice grown from Kedah – Malaysia’s “rice bowl” – Serba Wangi (SW Foods) continues to dominate the Malaysian market. Its brown rice brand, ecoBrown, has already been exported to Singapore for more than a decade – and to New Zealand in the past eight years. The company is now ready to set forth into the wider Asian market. SW Foods has full control of its production and quality assurance processes since it purchases and grows its own rice paddies. “We ensure that what we... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125205/sw-foods-brings-kedahs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125205/sw-foods-brings-kedahs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:04:21 +0000 Sustainable farming begins in the soil, and advanced materials such as slow-release fertiliser are helping maintain ecological balance across Southeast Asia. “We have successful results around the world showing that fertiliser applied once or twice is enough to sustain desired crop yields,” says Tan Yu Wea, managing director of Greenfeed Malaysia, manufacturer of palletised slow-release fertiliser that is revolutionising farming in the region. Greenfeed is an advocate for reduced fertiliser use... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125187/greenfeeds-modern?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125187/greenfeeds-modern?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:04:18 +0000 TESS International foresees rapid growth over the next few years as local banks harmonise their know-your-customer compliance processes, automated regulatory reporting and communications monitoring with global standards. It is expanding aggressively in the Asean region, and is taking steps to extend its reach and capture the markets of North Asia and the Middle East. “The world is our market now,” says Liew Boon Yen, CEO and co-founder of the financial crime solutions provider. TESS has a strong... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125232/tess-international?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125232/tess-international?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:00:30 +0000 Leading global media and campaign production company Discovery Reports Group (DRG) has told the stories of more than 3,000 companies worldwide. From Fortune 500 companies and small- to medium-sized enterprises to government entities and trade organisations, these have been featured in DRG’s special country-focused business reports published in the South China Morning Post (SCMP). Aspiring to provide a more comprehensive service offering, DRG has expanded to content writing services through its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125188/discovery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125188/discovery?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:00:15 +0000 In a move to diversify its business in Malaysia, DML Products is launching this year its innovative highway guardrails that feature eco-friendly materials, easy installation and anti-theft technology. DML is known as a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial green sun protection solutions, which include metal ceiling and sun louvres. This segment rakes in around 25 per cent year over year, amid the challenges of a saturated market. A key feature of doing business with DML is its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125259/dml-products-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/malaysia-business-report-2017/article/2125259/dml-products-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:00:00 +0000