By Joseph Wong For the global real estate investor, the most lucrative opportunities often emerge from a growth surprise: That specific window of time where economic reality outpaces consensus projections. As the nation moves through 2026, Malaysia has become the epicentre of such a phenomenon. Economists and institutional analysts have transitioned from cautious optimism to…
Read More(Seated, from left) Jai, Heng, Chow, Sundarajoo, Voon and Yeoh at the signing ceremony between Mah Sing and Baker Tilly (Malaysia). PENANG: Mah Sing Group Bhd (Mah Sing) has been appointed as the financier to facilitate the revival and completion of two Rumah Mutiaraku (RMKU) affordable housing projects in Balik Pulau, Penang, marking a significant…
Read MoreBy Joseph Wong Even as the lunar calendar turns toward the Year of the Fire Horse in February 2026, Malaysia’s shopping malls have already undergone a transformation that is more than just aesthetic. The immersive festive environments curated by shopping malls are a proven catalyst for consumer spending, effectively converting holiday foot traffic into tangible…
Read MoreMarket has calmed to a steadier rhythm By Sulaiman Saheh As Malaysia enters 2026, the property market has calmed from an earlier vengeful rebound into something that feels measured and deliberate. The booms and busts of the past have given way to a slower but steadier rhythm, where value, sustainability and discipline matter more than…
Read MoreBuying a home in Malaysia is no longer the straightforward milestone it once was. Skyrocketing prices, rising rents and wages that fail to keep up are pushing many young adults to rethink what a first home should be. House hacking offers a practical solution. By living in one part of a property and renting out…
Read MoreIOI Properties Group Bhd has entered into an agreement to sell three plots of land measuring 136.03 acres at its IOI Industrial Park @ Banting for RM740.68 million, marking another major data centre–related transaction for the group. The sale and purchase agreement was executed on Jan 29, 2026 between Fortune Growers Sdn Bhd, a wholly…
Read MoreContributed by John Butler The Urban Renewal Act (URA) has become one of the most contentious pieces of draft legislation in recent years. Designed to accelerate the redevelopment of ageing or under-utilised urban land, the Bill has prompted intense debate about property rights, constitutional protections and socio-economic effects. While much of the discussion has centred…
Read MoreBy Joseph Wong The anticipated arrival of 47 million international tourists for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY 2026) is more than a tourism milestone. It is the catalyst for a fundamental structural shift in the Malaysian rental market. And with a projected RM329bil in tourism spending, this massive injection will create a perfect storm for…
Read MoreBy Joseph Wong The second half of 2025 (2H 2025) marks a watershed moment for Malaysia’s property landscape, indicating a shift away from speculative volume toward a disciplined framework centred on capital discipline, asset purpose and structural alignment. This shift, highlighted in Knight Frank Malaysia’s Real Estate Highlights (REH) 2H2025 report, marks a clear inflexion…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR — The government has taken three major steps to control house prices in a bid to ensure the people continue to have access to affordable homes. Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu said one of them is capping the ceiling price for affordable homes under the National Affordable…
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