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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
Citaglobal partners Kitaran Tabah to assess mangrove carbon credit projects
The proposed projects cover Pahang and Lampung, Indonesia, with Kitaran Tabah handling carbon development from feasibility through international verification.
- Investment & Expansion
Dutch Lady plans RM17.5 million purchase of Johor dairy stake
The proposed deal would give Dutch Lady 35% of Jemaluang Dairy Valley, while Kulim’s holding would fall to 30%.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia to review D-8 trade target of over US$500 billion before Cabinet consideration
Ahmad Zahid also plans talks on Malaysia’s trade surplus with Türkiye after Turkish officials sought higher Malaysian imports.
- Investment & Expansion
ECRL trials begin as Dec 12 passenger service target approaches
The first trial trip carried 170 passengers from Gombak to KotaSAS in Kuantan, taking 88 minutes.
- Investment & Expansion
Bitdeer plans further Malaysian investment, prepares AI infrastructure proposal
Anwar said the investment must provide jobs and training for Malaysians in AI, engineering and advanced computing.
- Investment & Expansion
Klanggroup completes handover of RM112 million Bukit Beruntung project
The developer said all 88 two-storey shopoffices at K Commercial Camellia have been taken up.
- Investment & Expansion
MIHAS 2026 records RM6.78 billion in sales, surpassing target
The halal trade showcase attracted 69,104 visitors from 93 countries, while its longer-term economic contribution will require further tracking.
- Investment & Expansion
Penang records RM20.2 billion in investment approvals for January to June 2026
The investments are expected to create 20,216 new jobs, with local hiring and training among the government's measures to support residents.
- Investment & Expansion
Government open to structured support proposal for growth-stage SMEs
Fadillah says the proposal needs further assessment, taking existing initiatives and businesses’ practical needs into account.
- Investment & Expansion
Macallum-Penang Sentral LRT construction scheduled for third quarter of 2027
The alignment will include a 5.5km marine bridge, with completion targeted for December 2031.
- Investment & Expansion
Kedah Rubber City draws RM3.344 billion in investment commitments
Discussions with three more potential investors involve an estimated RM450 million, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
- Investment & Expansion
Government to safeguard industrial electricity supply as data centres develop
Data centre projects must meet a minimum local content requirement of 30%, including participation by local consultants, contractors and engineers.
