In 2025, Malaysia is moving toward tightening regulations on short-term residential accommodations (STRA), including platforms like Airbnb.At the same time, Airbnb has drawn attention by releasing a new report highlighting its contributions to the Malaysian economy.

Mah Sing Group Bhd announced the acquisition of the Corus KLCC Hotel site, located in front of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic KLCC, for RM260 million , with plans for a major redevelopment.

The casual dining chain “Saizeriya” will expand into Malaysia. Around September 2025, it plans to establish a local subsidiary, “Malaysia Saizeriya,” and begin opening restaurants. The opening date of the first restaurant and specific expansion plans will be decided later.

In celebration of the “National Day & Malaysia Day Commemorative Month,” which runs from August 31 (National Day) to September 16 (Malaysia Day), KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur) will feature special nightly light-ups from August 19 to September 16.