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Sanjay Nair
Corporate News Editor
Covers business investment, expansion, acquisitions and partnerships in Malaysia and the region.
About Sanjay Nair
Sanjay Nair is BursaKL’s Corporate News Editor. His coverage follows how businesses grow, invest and change: new facilities, market expansion, acquisitions, joint ventures and major commercial agreements. He looks at both Malaysian companies and overseas businesses investing in Malaysia.
His stories focus on the practical details of a development, including the parties involved, the investment amount, the location and the stated timetable. He keeps announced intentions separate from completed transactions and draws on company disclosures, official investment announcements and published business reports.
What they cover
- Domestic and foreign investment in Malaysia
- Business expansion and new facilities
- Mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
- Partnerships, contracts and corporate funding
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Latest stories from Sanjay Nair
- Investment & Expansion
KWAP plans RM1.5 billion investment through Dana Pemacu
The fund also outlined allocations for start-ups, climate investments, semiconductors and student accommodation.
- Investment & Expansion
RM5 billion relief facility top-up expected to support around 9,000 MSMEs
The Budget 2027 allocation increases the fund to RM10 billion, with RM3.8 billion already approved from its original allocation.
- Investment & Expansion
Budget 2027: BPMB financing of RM1 billion to support MSME exports
The government will also provide Matrade with RM60 million to help Malaysian companies develop their capacity for overseas expansion.
- Investment & Expansion
Government to provide RM6.6 billion in microfinancing for small businesses
AIM is to receive RM3 billion, while Bank Simpanan Nasional will provide RM1.7 billion under the Budget 2027 measures.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysian shippers’ tax exemption extended to 2036
Ship purchase and construction loans will attract fixed stamp duty of RM2,000 for amounts up to RM100 million, and RM5,000 above that threshold.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia’s growth forecast to ease to 4.2% to 5.2% in 2027
Private investment is projected to grow by 7.1%, with spending directed towards technology-intensive services and manufacturing.
- Investment & Expansion
Budget 2027 scheduled for tabling on Oct 9
Saifuddin expects the budget to extend the Madani government's efforts to widen prosperity and give priority to public well-being.
- Investment & Expansion
PTT Synergy and Sekatarakyat begin Pontian logistics park project
Sekata E-Logistics Park will comprise five single-storey warehouses with rainwater harvesting systems and EV charging facilities.
- Investment & Expansion
Cyberjaya Education plans RM15 million Sepang land purchase
The 24,777 square metres site is near the University of Cyberjaya, with completion of the purchase expected in the third quarter of 2027.
- Investment & Expansion
GDB plans RM81.6 million stake purchases and property expansion
Proposed share fundraising would generate between RM70.83 million and RM183.48 million to finance acquisitions, working capital and related expenses.
- Investment & Expansion
Government confident of 2030 workers’ compensation target
Workers’ compensation accounted for 33.9% of GDP in 2025, while the government aims for 40% by 2030.
- Investment & Expansion
Life Water to acquire RM15 million Sabah property for expansion
The property will serve as a warehouse, with RM12.75 million of the purchase price to be financed through bank borrowings.
