KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) is set to boost Johor’s property market by making cross-border living more practical, said Rahim & Co Chestertons director Siva Shanker. He described the RTS Link as a potential “game changer”, although its impact will depend on affordability and convenience. “Everything depends on how…
Read MoreMalaysia’s property market is about to enter uncharted territory. I-Bhd is set to launch AI Living at i-City in Shah Alam this October — positioning it as not only Malaysia’s first robot-enabled residential development, but the world’s first of its kind. With prices starting from RM1,050 psf, the project signals a bold new chapter in…
Read MoreMalaysia’s property market held its ground in the first quarter of 2026, maintaining steady momentum across the residential, office, industrial, and data centre segments despite mounting global headwinds. According to JLL Malaysia, the market continues to be underpinned by resilient domestic demand, supply constraints in key asset classes, and sustained investor interest — even as…
Read MoreNga (centre) with the Rehda Institute comittee members during the luanch. KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia prepares for the transformative goals of the 13th Malaysia Plan, a high-level delegation, led by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Rehda Institute, has concluded a landmark strategic tour of the United Kingdom (UK). The 2026 UK…
Read MoreSelangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has moved to dispel misinformation surrounding a 168-acre plot of land in Permatang Kumbang, Puchong city centre, clarifying that the land is not a permanent forest reserve and that its sale was conducted transparently through an open tender process. Addressing representatives from fourteen residents’ associations and Kinrara assemblyman…
Read More“We are witnessing one of the most significant shifts in global wealth distribution in modern history,” said Bailey. Malaysia’s billionaire population is set to grow 39% by 2031, earning the country the fifteenth rank among nations with more than five billionaires in 2026, according to The Wealth Report, Knight Frank’s flagship publication covering global perspectives…
Read MoreMalton Berhad (Malton) has officially launched Mutiara Lake Puchong, a new lakeside high-rise development in Puchong Town Centre. With an estimated gross development value of RM400 million, this green-certified condominium marks the final development and milestone in a wellestablished township, offering strong connectivity and urban conveniences. Located in a serene lakefront environment, the development is…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Property developer Gold Li Holdings Bhd plans to expand its product offerings, including the construction of its first high-rise residential project in Muar, Johor, which is expected to begin in the first half of 2027. Executive director and chief operating officer Datin Lau Siew Su said this development marks an important step forward…
Read MoreThe REHDA Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI) 2026 held its first corporate mentorship session recently, bringing together up to 50 selected students from more than 15 universities nationwide for direct engagement with senior industry leaders as part of efforts to strengthen graduate workforce readiness in Malaysia’s built-environment sector. The mentorship session formed part of a structured…
Read MoreThe pulse of Kuala Lumpur’s urban core has long been a barometer for the nation’s economic temperature. For years, the narrative surrounding the inner-city rental corridor was one of relentless upward pressure. However, new comprehensive data from IQI, one of Asia’s largest real estate networks, suggests that the market has reached a significant turning point….
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