Sulaiman Saheh is the director of research and consultancy services at Rahim & Co International. Contributed by Sulaiman Saheh The trade-off between promise, protection and practicality At a national housing policy briefing held in Putrajaya in early October, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reiterated the government’s commitment to reset the fundamentals of…
Read MoreHousing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming Madani Housing Reforms to empower homebuyers in 2026 Contributed by Nga Kor Ming As the calendar year of 2025 draws to a close, it is a crucial moment for us at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to pause, reflect and chart the course for…
Read MoreRough monsoons and a rare cyclone leave damage worth billions When flood waters finally recede, what remains is not just mud-streaked walls and warped floorboards. It is unease. While Malaysia is no stranger to seasonal flooding, in this year alone, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) reports flooding across eight northern states: Kelantan, Perlis, Perak,…
Read MoreDatuk Ho Hon Sang is the president of the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). Contributed by Datuk Ho Hon Sang Rehda charts a sustainable path for Malaysian property The Malaysian property market is poised for a phase of stable and sustainable expansion in 2026, driven primarily by an ambitious government agenda focused on…
Read MoreThe grand opening of the Mutiara Lake Puchong Sales Gallery was officiated by the Malton senior management. PUCHONG: Malton Bhd has officially opened the Mutiara Lake Puchong Sales Gallery and Show Unit, offering the public an early preview of its upcoming lakefront condominium in the heart of Puchong town centre. Mutiara Lake Puchong is designed for…
Read MoreAdrianta Aziz is the president of the Malaysian Association of Architects (PAM). A strategic outlook for Malaysian architecture in 2026 By Joseph Wong The Malaysian architectural sector is currently navigating a period of intense transformation, driven by ambitious national mandates for sustainability, the necessity of urban renewal and a relentless pace of technological change. The…
Read MoreDatuk Johnny Wong is the president of the Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Shareda). A strategic dialogue with Shareda on the Land Below The Wind By Joseph Wong Sabah’s real estate landscape is navigating a dynamic period of transition, driven by the dual engines of a strong, resource-based economy and a dramatic post-pandemic…
Read MoreDatuk Augustine Wong is the president of the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda). Contributed by Datuk Augustine Wong Sheda’s deep dive into the housing industry and Sarawak’s Fiscal Policy Sarawak’s FY2026 fiscal policy, which dedicates the majority of the development expenditure toward enhancing socio-economic connectivity, is designed to reinforce economic resilience despite…
Read MoreHo Hup said the proposed scheme of arrangement will be detailed in an explanatory statement and put to a vote at a court-convened creditors’ meeting, where it must secure approval from at least 75% in value of those voting. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Practice Note 17 (PN17) company Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (KL:HOHUP) applied…
Read MoreSunsuria said it has signed an agreement to acquire the additional 41% stake for RM21.46 million from four existing KLCG shareholders, namely Suez Capital Sdn Bhd, Scenic Starhill Sdn Bhd, Yedor Holdings Sdn Bhd and Yeoh Ah Tu. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Sunsuria Bhd (KL:SUNSURIA) is raising its stake in KL City Gateway Sdn Bhd…
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