Industri muzik tanah air kini mempunyai alasan kukuh untuk berbangga apabila kumpulan M-pop popular, ALPHA, secara rasminya melakar kejayaan luar biasa di peringkat global. Kumpulan naungan Rocketfuel Entertainment ini telah diumumkan sebagai calon bagi kategori “Best of Listeners’ Choice: International Song” di anugerah berprestij Music Awards Japan 2026.
Pencapaian ini meletakkan ALPHA sebagai satu-satunya wakil Malaysia yang berjaya menembusi senarai akhir, sekali gus berdiri sebaris dengan nama-nama besar dunia seperti Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Blackpink, dan Jin daripada kumpulan BTS.
Kejayaan bersejarah ini dipacu oleh impak luar biasa lagu hit mereka, “P Ramlee Saloma”, yang turut mencatat rekod sebagai lagu pertama hasil ciptaan anak tempatan yang berjaya mara ke pusingan akhir anugerah tersebut. Sejak mula diperkenalkan, ALPHA yang terdiri daripada Daniel Sher, Izat Ibrahim, Rizal Rasid, Ariel Fesol, Araff, Ray-D, dan Afiq Sky telah mengumpul lebih 60 juta penstriman keseluruhan.
Malah, lagu berkenaan pernah mendominasi carta Spotify Malaysia selama 30 hari di kedudukan nombor satu, membuktikan kualiti karya mereka sememangnya bertaraf antarabangsa.
Bagi ahli kumpulan ALPHA, pencalonan ini merupakan satu lonjakan besar yang tidak pernah dibayangkan sebelum ini. Daniel Sher menyatakan bahawa pengiktirafan ini membuktikan muzik tidak mempunyai sempadan, manakala Rizal Rasid menyifatkan ia sebagai satu permulaan untuk bekerja lebih keras demi mengharumkan nama Malaysia.
Sokongan padu turut dizahirkan oleh Naib Presiden Rocketfuel Entertainment, Prem Anand, yang menyifatkan kejayaan ini sebagai bukti bahawa bakat tempatan mampu bersaing di pasaran global sekiranya mempunyai konsistensi dan visi yang jelas.
Melengkapkan profil kejayaan mereka, ALPHA bakal melancarkan album sulung yang amat dinantikan pada 15 Jun 2026 sebagai tanda penghargaan kepada peminat yang sentiasa menyokong perjalanan seni mereka. Buat masa ini, tumpuan kini terarah kepada proses undian awam di laman rasmi Music Awards Japan yang akan ditutup pada 20 Mei ini. Dengan semangat juang yang tinggi, ALPHA kini melangkah megah sebagai duta muzik Malaysia yang membawa identiti M-pop ke mata dunia.
Anugerah Seni Cameronian BOH Ke-21 (21BCAA) telah berlangsung dengan penuh gilang-gemilang di Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC) bagi mengiktiraf setahun kecemerlangan komuniti seni persembahan Malaysia. Membawa tema “COLLABeyond: Co-create the Future,” acara tahun ini memberikan tumpuan khusus kepada kolaborasi luar biasa yang merentasi pelbagai disiplin, komuniti, dan integrasi teknologi baharu dalam penceritaan kreatif. Penganjuran edisi ke-21 ini bukan sekadar meraikan pencapaian seni semata-mata, malah menonjolkan bagaimana elemen kerjasama kini menjadi teras utama dalam ekosistem seni negara, di mana para penggiat seni mentakrif semula sempadan kreativiti melalui gabungan antara tarian, teater, muzik, dan teknologi multimedia.
Malam penuh prestij tersebut menyaksikan satu sejarah tercipta apabila kategori paling berprestij, Anugerah Terbaik 2025, telah dinobatkan kepada dua pemenang bersama iaitu produksi Fragments of Tuah oleh Five Arts Centre dan Setanggi Tari Melayu 2025 – Quintessential Malay Dance oleh ASK Dance Company. Bintang popular Nabila Huda turut melakar kejayaan peribadi apabila berjaya menjulang trofi Pelakon Pembantu Terbaik menerusi watak ‘Malam’ dalam pementasan Teater Masmoona oleh Storyteller Production. Selain itu, kumpulan Gangsapura muncul sebagai antara pemenang terbesar malam itu dengan menyapu bersih empat anugerah dalam kategori Muzik, termasuk Produksi Terbaik dan Persembahan Kumpulan Terbaik bagi instrumen.
Kecemerlangan individu terus dihargai apabila Mark Teh diiktiraf sebagai Pengarah Terbaik serta memenangi kategori Skrip Asal Terbaik menerusi karya Fragments of Tuah. Naz Manterang pula membuktikan bakat serba bolehnya dengan meraih anugerah Rekaan Kostum Terbaik, Penggayaan & Solekan dalam dua disiplin berbeza iaitu Tarian dan Teater Muzikal. Pemenang lain yang turut diraikan termasuk Muzza bagi Persembahan Solo Terbaik – Vokal, serta pasangan Jyotsna Prakash dan Hariraam Tingyuan Lam bagi reka bentuk muzik dan bunyi menerusi The Artiste’s Dream.
Acara tersebut turut memberikan penghormatan tertinggi kepada Prof. Dr. Mohd Anis Md Nor menerusi “Lifetime Achievement Award” atas sumbangan berterusan beliau dalam memartabatkan seni Zapin serta memajukan kajian seni tradisional di peringkat global. Majlis yang dihoskan oleh Sean Ghazi dan Huhu Maira ini turut menampilkan kehadiran tokoh-tokoh besar industri seperti pengasas Kakiseni, Kathy Rowland dan Jenny Daneels, serta ikon seni seperti Dato’ Dr Faridah Merican. Memasuki dekad ketiga penganjurannya, 21BCAA terus memperkukuh peranannya dalam memacu kelestarian dan meningkatkan keterlihatan seni persembahan Malaysia ke persada antarabangsa.
Bintang Rocketfuel Entertainment, Hael Husaini, sekali lagi mencipta sejarah apabila diumumkan bakal membuat persembahan di 30th Asian Television Awards (ATA) yang akan berlangsung di Jakarta, Indonesia pada 28 hingga 29 November 2025. Ini merupakan kali kedua Hael dipilih untuk memukau penonton di pentas salah satu acara penghargaan televisyen paling berprestij di Asia. Dikenali dengan vokal yang memukau dan persembahan pentas yang berkarisma, Hael bukan sahaja mewakili bakat Malaysia, malah membawa imej negara ke persada antarabangsa dengan penuh kebanggaan. Penampilannya tahun lalu meninggalkan impak besar kepada penganjur ATA, sehingga beliau dijemput kembali untuk membuat persembahan pada malam kedua acara ini.
Hael menyifatkan jemputan kali kedua ini sebagai satu pengiktirafan besar dan sumber kebanggaan untuk Malaysia. Beliau berkongsi bahawa setiap persembahan bukan sahaja tentang dirinya, tetapi juga tentang membawa nama Malaysia ke pentas antarabangsa. “Setiap kali saya naik ke pentas, saya ingin menzahirkan rasa bangga sebagai rakyat Malaysia dan menunjukkan bahawa bakat tempatan mampu meninggalkan jejak yang tidak dapat dilupakan,” kata Hael. Peluang ini juga dianggap sebagai pengiktirafan terhadap usaha dan dedikasinya dalam industri muzik serta bukti bahawa muzik Malaysia kini mendapat perhatian di peringkat global.
Pencapaian Hael turut mendapat pengiktirafan daripada Rocketfuel Entertainment. Sher Leen Wee, Ketua Rocketfuel Entertainment, menzahirkan rasa bangga terhadap bintang mereka. Menurut beliau, Hael Husaini adalah contoh anak Malaysia yang berbakat, berdedikasi dan profesional. Prestasinya di ATA tahun lalu bukan sahaja meninggalkan kesan mendalam kepada penonton, tetapi juga memperkukuh kedudukan muzik Malaysia di pentas global. Jemputan semula ini menjadi bukti bahawa bakat Hael terus diiktiraf dan dihargai, dan Rocketfuel berbangga dapat menyokong perjalanan beliau ke tahap lebih tinggi.
Setiap persembahan Hael di ATA bukan sekadar hiburan, tetapi juga naratif tentang Malaysia, budaya tempatan, dan perjalanan seni beliau yang menginspirasikan generasi baharu. Dengan pengalaman tahun lalu sebagai rujukan, Hael bertekad untuk memberikan persembahan yang lebih dramatik, beremosi dan meninggalkan kesan mendalam kepada penonton antarabangsa. Untuk edisi ATA tahun ini, beliau telah mempersiapkan persembahan medley rangkaian lagu-lagu terbaiknya. Hael berkata, “Setiap detik di pentas antarabangsa adalah tanggungjawab besar. Saya mahu setiap nota, setiap lirik dan setiap gerak pentas mencerminkan identiti muzik Malaysia. Saya ingin persembahan saya bukan sahaja menghibur, tetapi meninggalkan kesan yang kekal dalam ingatan penonton. Ini adalah peluang sekali seumur hidup, dan saya akan berikan yang terbaik untuk negara.”
Dengan jemputan kali kedua ini, Hael Husaini membuktikan bahawa beliau bukan sahaja artis berbakat, tetapi juga duta muzik Malaysia yang mampu membawa karya tempatan ke pentas global. Persembahannya di 30th Asian Television Awards menjadi simbol bahawa muzik Malaysia kini bersaing di pentas dunia, dan Hael terus menjadi inspirasi bagi pemuzik muda tempatan. Dalam perkembangan terkini, Hael baru sahaja melancarkan video muzik “Peluk”, gandingan bersama Nadeera, yang kini boleh distrim di saluran YouTube Rocketfuel Network.
Tourism Malaysia celebrated a significant milestone after winning two prestigious honours ‘Best National Tourism Organisation (NTO) Southeast Asia’ and ‘Best Destination Marketing Initiatives’ at the 8th Arabian Travel Awards held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay on 25 November 2025. These awards highlight Malaysia’s growing appeal as a preferred destination for travellers from the Middle East and affirm Tourism Malaysia’s dedication to strengthening promotional efforts ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). The accolades were received on behalf of the organisation by Mr. Mohd Faharuddin Hatmin, Director of Tourism Malaysia in Dubai, during a ceremony attended by more than 100 influential representatives from the regional travel trade, hospitality sectors, and media.
Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, noting that it reflects the agency’s continuous commitment to showcasing Malaysia’s rich and diverse tourism offerings to the world. As the country prepares for VM2026, he emphasised that Tourism Malaysia will intensify its market engagement, deepen strategic collaborations, and boost air connectivity to support sustainable and impactful visitor growth from the Middle East and beyond.
Malaysia recorded an encouraging 28.2 million international tourist arrivals from January to August 2025, marking a 14.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This upward trend showcases the enduring appeal of Malaysia’s vibrant cities, picturesque islands, cultural heritage, and celebrated gastronomic experiences that continue to draw visitors from across the globe.
Looking forward, the recent accolades provide further momentum for Malaysia’s preparations toward achieving its Visit Malaysia 2026 target of welcoming 47 million international travellers. Key initiatives include enhancing air accessibility to Malaysia, supported by new daily Batik Air flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur starting 1 January 2026, complementing existing routes operated by Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, Air Arabia, and others.
YTL Cement Group has marked a significant step forward in Malaysia’s sustainability landscape by becoming the first cement and precast producer in the country to obtain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for products under its ECOCem®, ECOConcrete™ and precast product portfolios. This milestone positions the Group as a leader in environmental transparency and reinforces its commitment to supporting the construction industry in making more informed, sustainable material choices. An EPD is an internationally recognised, independently verified document that outlines a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle, following global standards such as ISO14025 and the ISO14040 series. Widely used in green building certification systems, these declarations help developers, architects and contractors assess and select materials that align with modern sustainability goals.
During a celebratory gathering, YTL Cement Group’s leadership expressed pride in achieving Malaysia’s first EPD recognition for both cement and precast concrete products, a milestone made possible through years of research, development and industry collaboration. The newly certified products include Castle Cement, a Singapore Green Label certified cement designed for bricklaying, screeding and concreting, as well as ECOConcrete™ Grade 40 and Grade 35, which are engineered to lower embodied carbon while maintaining high strength and durability. Eastern Pretech, the Group’s precast division, also secured EPD certifications for its range of precast concrete solutions such as hollow core slabs, beams, planks and double tee slabs, marking the first-ever EPD achievement for precast concrete products in Malaysia.
This recognition strengthens YTL Cement’s continuous efforts to decarbonise the construction value chain. Over the years, the Group has introduced its pioneering ECO range comprising ECOCem®, ECOConcrete™, ECOSand™ and ECODrymix™, all developed to lower environmental impact without compromising performance. YTL Cement has also collaborated closely with CREAM, the research arm of CIDB Malaysia, to support national initiatives that advance sustainable construction. Through its Construction Development Laboratory (CDL), the Group accelerates research and innovation in low-carbon building materials, while the CDL Academy provides training and development programmes that have benefited more than 10,000 industry professionals and students seeking knowledge in sustainability and construction technology.
Rachel Yeoh, Executive Director of YTL Cement, described the certification as a meaningful landmark in the Group’s sustainability journey. She noted that obtaining EPDs for the ECO range demonstrates YTL Cement’s ongoing commitment to innovation and its dedication to providing materials that help customers meet their own carbon reduction objectives. She emphasised that the Group will continue refining its portfolio to offer high-performance, low-carbon solutions that support the growing demand for sustainable construction across Malaysia.
By securing these globally recognised EPD certifications, YTL Cement Group reaffirms its position as a trusted provider of environmentally responsible building materials. As the Group looks ahead, it remains committed to working with regulators, industry bodies and research institutions to strengthen sustainable construction practices nationwide and contribute to Malaysia’s long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
HONOR, a global leader in AI-powered innovation, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to youth development across the Asia-Pacific region with the launch of the AI + Youth Empowerment Society (AYES). Announced at the first-ever HONOR AI + Design Summit 2025 (APAC Edition) in Malaysia, the initiative aims to equip young people with vital AI literacy, digital skills, and creative confidence to prepare them for an increasingly technology-driven future.
With a population of over 700 million youths in APAC, AYES seeks to close the widening skills gap as AI reshapes industries and job requirements. The initiative begins with 25 founding members made up of government agencies, universities, and industry partners, including the National AI Office (Malaysia), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), the Central Academy of Fine Arts (China), Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore), and GSMA APAC. HONOR will lead coordination efforts as the initiating unit for the programme.
During the launch, Martin Xu, Senior Vice President of HONOR, highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in strengthening the region’s digital future. He shared that empowering young innovators will be key to driving economic progress while generating sustainable solutions for emerging challenges. Xu also noted HONOR’s ongoing support for young creative talent through efforts such as the HONOR Talents Design Competition, which has attracted more than 35,000 participants from over 40 countries. He emphasised that HONOR views the Asia-Pacific region as a partner in growth, and that the company is committed to supporting industrial transformation through localised innovation and an open AI ecosystem that enhances productivity across sectors.
The summit brought together more than 200 scholars, industry leaders, digital creators, and the region’s promising young talents. It also welcomed participation from key technology media platforms such as Amanz, Zing Gadget, and TechNave. Attendees engaged in discussions, formed new partnerships, and collaborated on ideas aimed at addressing the region’s evolving digital challenges.
As part of the event, HONOR presented the first AYES Outstanding Contribution Award to distinguished Malaysian designer Joseph Foo, honouring his influential role in nurturing youth creativity and championing design education throughout the region. Foo, who has served as a judge for the HONOR Talents Global Design Awards for two consecutive years, has also empowered over 10,000 young creators through workshops, the HONOR Global Design Summit, and the Alpha Technology & Art Tour.
HONOR proudly announces that its HONOR X9 Series has been officially recognized as the Top-Selling Mid-Range Smartphone Series by ASEAN Records, a renowned organization that acknowledges outstanding achievements across Southeast Asia. This prestigious recognition underscores the exceptional sales performance of the HONOR X9a, X9b, and X9c models, which have dominated the Malaysian mid-range smartphone market with remarkable consistency and consumer trust.
ASEAN Records, widely respected for documenting regional accomplishments, celebrates milestones that reflect innovation, excellence, and influence within Southeast Asia. This acknowledgment further solidifies HONOR’s growing presence and impact in the regional tech industry, reaffirming the brand’s dedication to continuous innovation, superior product quality, and the strong confidence it has earned from Malaysian users nationwide.
Gillian Ooi (left) and Eldrick Koh (right), Managing Directors of ASEAN Records, Tan Pei Ling (middle), Head of Channel Sales HONOR Malaysia
The award presentation took place during the HONOR X9d 5G Roadshow at IOI Mall Puchong, where Gillian Ooi and Eldrick Koh, Managing Directors of ASEAN Records, presented the accolade to Tan Pei Ling, Head of Channel Sales at HONOR Malaysia. The event marked a significant moment for the brand, celebrating not only its current success but also its ongoing commitment to innovation in the mobile industry.
Since making its debut in Malaysia in 2022, the HONOR X9 Series has maintained impressive performance across both retail and online channels. Designed with durability, strength, and high performance in mind, the series quickly became a consumer favorite. Its market share in the mid-range category has surged from 33% in 2023 to 56% in 2025, meaning that one in every two mid-range smartphones sold in Malaysia now belongs to the HONOR X9 Series a testament to its market dominance.
HONOR X9a, X9b, X9c and newly launched X9d
Adding to this success, the newly introduced HONOR X9d 5G has already made waves by selling out during its pre-order phase, surpassing the achievements of its predecessor, the X9c. This milestone reinforces HONOR’s strong foothold in the competitive mid-range smartphone market as the X9d 5G officially launches nationwide.
The HONOR X9d 5G is now available across Malaysia, offering users 24GB RAM (including 12GB HONOR Turbo RAM) and 256GB storage at RM1,499, while the 512GB variant is priced at RM1,699. Each purchase includes a complimentary gift bundle worth RM946, featuring a HONOR Watch 2i smartwatch, 365-day Front and Back Crack Protection, a 1-Year Extended Warranty, and a 1-Year Liquid Damage Protection Warranty, providing users with added value and peace of mind.
Lima karya terbitan dan edaran Media Prima serta Primeworks Studios sekali lagi membuktikan dominasi mereka dalam dunia kandungan tempatan apabila menerima pengiktirafan berprestij di Festival Filem Malaysia ke-34 (FFM34). Kejayaan ini menegaskan kekuatan produksi, naratif dan mutu penceritaan kedua-dua entiti yang terus berusaha mengangkat kandungan Malaysia ke tahap antarabangsa. Ia menjadi bukti komitmen Media Prima dan Primeworks Studios dalam memperkukuh daya saing industri kreatif tempatan melalui karya yang bukan sahaja menghiburkan, tetapi juga membawa mesej bermakna kepada masyarakat.
Antara karya yang menyerlah di FFM34 ialah tiga produksi TV3 iaitu Fail Mahkamah: Derita Zara, Fail Mahkamah: Rindu Tak Berpenghujung, dan Majalah 3: Nadi Peralihan Tenaga yang menampilkan kekuatan penceritaan berasaskan realiti, sarat dengan nilai kemanusiaan dan mesej inspirasi. Turut menjadi tumpuan ialah dua karya besar Primeworks Studios, Blood Brothers: Bara Naga dan Ejen Ali The Movie 2, yang berjaya mengangkat martabat filem tempatan menerusi penceritaan mantap serta visual sinematik setaraf produksi antarabangsa.
Filem animasi Ejen Ali The Movie 2, hasil kerjasama Primeworks Studios dan WAU Animation, mencipta fenomena luar biasa apabila mencatat kutipan tertinggi di pawagam tempatan. Kejayaan itu diteruskan di FFM34 dengan tiga pencalonan utama iaitu Skor Muzik Asal Terbaik untuk Azri Yunus dan Hakim Kamal, Kesan Khas Visual Terbaik untuk Faiz Hanafiah dan Naim Sarip, serta Penataan Bunyi Terbaik yang diwakili oleh Fadhil Shafian, Hakim Kamal, Shafiq Isa dan Qayyim Zamani.
Sementara itu, Blood Brothers: Bara Naga terbitan Skop Productions dan Primeworks Studios terus menjadi antara filem paling berpengaruh tahun ini dengan pencalonan dalam pelbagai kategori utama di FFM34. Filem arahan Syafiq Yusof dan Abhilash Chandra ini bukan sahaja mencatat kejayaan box-office, malah menerima pujian meluas daripada pengkritik dan penonton. Antara kategori yang dipertandingkan termasuk Filem Terbaik, Pengarah Terbaik, Pelakon Lelaki Terbaik, Pelakon Pembantu Lelaki Terbaik, Lakon Layar Terbaik, Sinematografi Terbaik, Aksi dan Lagak Ngeri Terbaik, Penataan Bunyi Terbaik, Penataan Seni Terbaik, Lagu Tema Terbaik serta Rekaan Kostum Terbaik menjadikannya antara karya paling dominan dalam edisi kali ini.
Dalam kategori dokumentari, Fail Mahkamah: Derita Zara menonjol dengan penceritaan berani tentang perjuangan seorang wanita menuntut keadilan dalam sistem perundangan yang mencabar. Karya ini dicalonkan bagi kategori Dokumentari Terbaik sebagai pengiktirafan terhadap pendekatan realistik dan nilai kemanusiaan yang diketengahkan. Fail Mahkamah: Rindu Tak Berpenghujung pula menyentuh emosi penonton dengan naratif yang jujur serta penuh empati, sekali gus turut menerima pencalonan untuk Dokumentari Terbaik di FFM34. Sementara itu, Majalah 3: Nadi Peralihan Tenaga pula memberikan perspektif informatif mengenai strategi tenaga boleh diperbaharui dan pembangunan mampan negara, sekaligus mengukuhkan reputasi rancangan ini sebagai penerbit kandungan berkualiti tinggi.
Kejayaan Media Prima dan Primeworks Studios di FFM34 membuktikan dedikasi berterusan dalam memperkukuh landskap kreatif negara. Setiap karya bukan sahaja berfungsi sebagai hiburan semata-mata, tetapi turut menjadi medium untuk menyampaikan mesej bermakna dan inspirasi kepada masyarakat.
Malam kemuncak Festival Filem Malaysia ke-34 akan berlangsung pada 1 November 2025, jam 8.30 malam, menampilkan persaingan hebat antara karya terbaik tanah air. Acara berprestij ini akan disiarkan secara langsung di TV2 RTM dan saluran rasmi YouTube FINAS, memberi peluang kepada penonton seluruh negara untuk menyaksikan detik bersejarah dalam meraikan bakat dan dedikasi penggiat seni Malaysia.
Johor Bahru has emerged as Malaysia’s fastest-growing property market in 2025, according to new demand data unveiled at the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty. For the first time, the awards integrated expert judging, market insights, and consumer preferences to create a comprehensive, data-driven view of the nation’s property landscape. The findings highlight the regions where Malaysians are most actively seeking homes and investments, as well as the developers that have successfully earned their trust.
Drawing from millions of searches and engagement metrics across PropertyGuru.com.my and iProperty.com.my, the results reveal a nationwide shift in consumer demand away from traditional urban centres toward well-connected regional hubs, particularly Johor and Selangor. Malaysians are increasingly gravitating toward integrated townships, mixed-use developments, and ESG-aligned projects that balance lifestyle convenience, long-term value, and sustainable design. This shift mirrors evolving affordability concerns, improved infrastructure, and changing lifestyle priorities among modern homebuyers.
The inaugural Consumer Demand Awards recognised eight developments most sought after by Malaysian property seekers. Leading the list were R&F Princess Cove and Leisure Farm, which underscore Johor Bahru’s growing prominence as a desirable living destination. In the office segment, Johor’s City Square Office Tower was named the Most In-Demand Office for Lease (Johor), while Kuala Lumpur’s The Exchange 106 topped the same category for the capital city.
Welcome speech by Mr. Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events
Dr. Lee Nai Jia, Head of Real Estate Intelligence at PropertyGuru Group, stated that Malaysian home seekers are increasingly exploring opportunities beyond the Klang Valley. He noted that Johor Bahru’s dominance across multiple categories reflects its transformation into a dynamic regional hub, driven by major infrastructure projects such as the RTS Link and the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone. These initiatives are boosting cross-border connectivity and investor confidence while reinforcing Johor’s appeal as a centre for liveable, self-contained communities where residents can live, work, and play seamlessly.
The People’s Choice Awards, based on nearly 28,000 public votes, recognised 10 developers most trusted by Malaysian consumers. The winners included Berinda Group, CPI Land, Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd, Mah Sing Group Berhad, Malton Berhad, Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS), Platinum Victory, Tiland Group, Tropicana Corporation Berhad, and TRX City Sdn Bhd. These results reaffirm Malaysians’ continued trust in reputable developers that consistently deliver quality, value, and innovation, offering key insights for policymakers and investors into which companies command the highest consumer confidence.
JLand Group emerged as the most decorated developer of the night, earning titles such as Best Developer (Malaysia), Best Developer (Southern Malaysia), and Best Industrial Developer. Its flagship development, Bandar Dato’ Onn in Johor Bahru, also received multiple accolades including Best Township Development (Malaysia), solidifying JLand Group’s reputation as a leader in integrated community design. Meanwhile, PKNS stood out as an ESG trailblazer, winning both Sustainable Design Champion and Low Carbon Champion awards for its strong environmental initiatives showcased through projects like Linkar 52, Aludra Residensi, and Galeria SA Sentral.
JLand Group receives Best Developer (Malaysia)
According to Jules Kay, General Manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, the awards reflect more than excellence they reveal what truly matters to today’s market. Developers are setting new benchmarks in sustainability, connectivity, and livability, while consumer data highlights the growing demand for high-quality, well-planned developments. There is a visible shift toward self-contained, connected communities, especially in Johor and Selangor, where large-scale mixed-use projects are reshaping the nation’s property landscape. Kay emphasised that sustainability is now integral, not optional, with developers embedding ESG principles at the core of every project.
The 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia honoured winners across 73 categories, celebrating excellence from luxury residences to affordable housing and innovative commercial developments. Marking its 20th edition in 2025, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series will culminate at the Grand Final in Bangkok on 12 December 2025. From Malaysia, 23 winners will advance to compete for the Best in Asia titles against participants from 14 other markets on this prestigious regional platform. For more information, visit AsiaPropertyAwards.com.
Dunia ratu cantik melakar sejarah baharu dengan penganjuran Miss M World & Miss M Universe 2025 yang berlangsung gilang-gemilang di W Hotel Kuala Lumpur pada 21 September 2025. Bertemakan “Beauty, Earth & Peace”, pertandingan ini menghimpunkan 40 peserta daripada 25 negara bagi meraikan kecantikan dalaman, kelestarian alam sekitar dan perdamaian sejagat.
Antara pemenang utama yang mencuri tumpuan ialah Katerina Vlasenko (Ukraine) dan Angie Jane (Malaysia) yang dinobatkan sebagai Miss M World 2025, manakala Kristina Barskaia (Russia) merangkul gelaran Miss M Universe 2025. Turut diumumkan sebagai pemenang ialah Tatiana Fedorishcheva (Russia) bagi kategori Mrs M Universe 2025, Yuni Putri (Indonesia) sebagai Miss Global M Universe 2025 & Duta Keamanan Dunia (UNPKFC), Sharon Gool Sek Hui (Malaysia) sebagai Mrs Global M Universe 2025, Julie Rolle (USA) sebagai International M World 2025, serta wakil dari Azerbaijan Culochra Rao dan Gulchokhra Faro bagi kategori Mr & Mrs International M World 2025. Para pemenang ini bakal mewakili negara masing-masing dalam pelbagai program seni dan kebajikan global bersama World Peace Committee dan UNPKFC.
Sebagai penaja rasmi, LnR EMPIRE tampil memperkenalkan produk unggulan mereka LnR Luxury Hair Mist, haruman rambut mewah yang diiktiraf Halal, mesra wudhu, serta sesuai untuk semua jenis rambut dengan keharuman lembut dan tahan lama. Kejayaan LnR EMPIRE turut diiktiraf di peringkat antarabangsa apabila menerima International Entrepreneurial Excellence Award 2025, Global Honor Award 2025 dan Prestige International Entrepreneurial Excellence Award 2025.
Bersempena kejayaan tersebut, acara eksklusif bertajuk “An Afternoon with M World and LnR EMPIRE” telah diadakan di W Hotel Kuala Lumpur dan diteruskan di Royale Chulan Damansara. Acara ini dihadiri tetamu kehormat seperti Dato Freddie Fernandez, Mr Aaron Tan, dan Tan Sri Kayveas, menjadi titik pertemuan antara diplomasi wanita, kecantikan berjiwa dan jenama yang mengangkat nilai spiritual sebagai definisi kecantikan sebenar.
Dalam satu pengumuman istimewa, Dato Dr Reiss Tiara, Pengasas & Penganjur Miss M Universe/M World, melantik secara rasmi Dato Dr Azlin, Pengasas LnR EMPIRE, sebagai Duta Kecantikan & Martabat bagi program Islamic Beauty Empowerment Pageant 2026. Pelantikan ini menandakan komitmen bersama dalam memperkasa wanita melalui keanggunan spiritual, martabat dan representasi berjiwa.
