COVID-19 has thrust the world into recession, which as a result akin to a domino effect, has led to rapid and accelerated change. Most notably, industries have pivoted online as we hurtle headlong into an increasingly digitalized society. In response to extended lockdowns, society has become more reliant on technology than it has ever been.

As urban populations continue to expand and citizens’ expectations grow, the development of smart cities – enabled, powered and integrated by digital technologies – is set to be one of the crowning achievements of societies worldwide in the 21st century.

Issuance of green debt doubles in Southeast Asia USD7.8bn in 2019 from USD4.1bn in 2018

Malaysia will lockdown Wednesday, closing all borders. It will restrict the movement of citizens until the end of March, to combat a potential “second wave” of coronavirus cases in the country, It was announced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday.

Malaysia was once ranked 9th in the world for tourist arrivals. Latest Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report ranks Malaysia 25th out of 141 countries overall.

Malaysian engineering, property and infrastructure company Gamuda Berhad has acquired a 50% share of Martinus Rail, a New South Wales-based railway infrastructure firm.

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Malaysian customs officials said that the number of travelers passing through Malaysia‘s entry points at the Banguan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex and Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ (KSAB) Complex is expected to triple tomorrow due to the Deepavali holidays.

By 2050, over 70% of the world population will be living in cities covering less than 2% of the earth’s surface. Never had city been so challenged and the trend continues to grow. And, this rise to many issues like rising inequality, environmental pollution, infrastructure access, traffic congestion, mobility, safety and health of residents are only a few examples.

M&A Report (July 2019)