Malaysia launches new mega-island as Forest City’s $100B ghost haunts regional ambitions

JARA CARBALLO
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:56:58 +0000
Malaysia, Andaman, forest city

MALAYSIA: Malaysia is once again stretching its borders out into the sea—quite literally. Off the coast of Penang, a brand-new multi-billion-dollar island is rising from the waves. It’s called Andaman Island, and although it’s only been in the works for a few years, it’s already taking shape at impressive speed. However, there’s a familiar shadow …