As 2026 approaches, a major merger between two large Malaysian companies has begun to take shape. Sunway, well known in the property and industrial sectors, has announced a plan to acquire all shares of major construction firm IJM for approximately RM11 billion. Through this acquisition, Sunway aims to become one of Malaysia’s largest integrated groups combining both property and construction businesses.

Great news for book lovers!BookXcess, well known as a discount bookstore specializing in English-language books, has opened a 24-hour bookstore called “The Library by BookXcess” at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. It is one of the largest bookstores of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Jakarta Becomes the World’s Largest City According to recent United Nations data, Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has reached a population of approximately 42 million, overtaking Tokyo to become the world’s largest city. Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka follows in second place with 36.6 million people, while Tokyo ranks third with about 33 million. Asian cities dominate the top of the ranking.

Another major development appears to be unfolding in TRX (Tun Razak Exchange), one of the most closely watched areas in central Kuala Lumpur. According to reports, the family office of Malaysia’s Valiram family is set to acquire stakes in The Exchange TRX mall and the adjacent TRX Campus Office from Lendlease.

A bookstore on a ship—an exciting and unique concept, but not something you get to experience every day. This holiday season, the world-famous floating book fair, Doulos Hope, returns to Port Klang. Step aboard the former cruise liner and browse over 2,000 titles spanning literature, lifestyle, and children’s books, all while enjoying reading on the waves.