KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has declared a 5.35% dividend for the financial year ended Dec 31 2025, its highest payout in eight years, underpinned by stronger investment income and continued progress in its institutional transformation. The dividend was announced at an event officiated by Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin today, who…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Paramount Corporation Bhd is rolling out RM1.1 billion worth of property launches in 2026 while stepping up efforts to monetise underperforming assets, as the group positions itself for stronger capital efficiency amid a structurally tightening supply environment. Backed by RM1.5 billion in unbilled sales as at Dec 31 2025, the property developer said…
Read MoreA GROWING number of young Malaysians are choosing to rent the homes they live in while buying investment properties in other states, a strategy known as “rent-vesting”, according to new insights released by property group Juwai IQI. Juwai IQI co-founder and group CEO Kashif Ansari said the approach reflects a shift in mindset among younger…
Read MoreMulti-generational living used to focus on ageing parents. Today, developers are designing homes for a different reality. They are thinking about working adult children who need their own space, privacy and independence without leaving home. This change is subtle but it reflects a broader shift in both culture and economics. For many Malaysian families, the…
Read MoreBudget 2026 is incentivising turning empty offices into homes. Starting from the 2026 assessment year, the Malaysian government will provide a 10% special tax deduction, specifically for qualifying costs, for converting commercial buildings into residential ones. Each project will have a RM10mil cap, and on paper, this sounds like a technical measure. In practice, however,…
Read MoreIn the world of social media and success stories that flood our feeds, the acronym BRRRR might have popped up. Short for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance and Repeat, it has become a popular way to quickly build a property portfolio. The idea is pretty straightforward. An investor snags an undervalued property, gives it a facelift,…
Read MoreThe health of Malaysia’s property sector is more than just buildings. Behind every high-rise and residential project, there is a delicate balance between local authorities, private developers and the public. How well these groups work together determines not only the sector’s growth but also whether Malaysians can afford to live in safe, sustainable and well-planned…
Read MoreUnder the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the Housing Ministry has several ambitious plans under its belt, including the Zero Abandoned Projects by 2030 goal. This is in response to Malaysia’s long-standing abandoned housing problem. Stalled projects leave buyers in limbo, with their booking fees, down-payments and progressive payments vanishing into thin air. As of January…
Read MoreCatenary Capital Sdn Bhd has entered into a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Main Market-listed Rivertree STF Synergies Berhad (RSSB), formerly known as Sinmah Capital Berhad, and Q Centre Management Sdn Bhd (QCM) for the development of up to four Centralised Labour Quarter (CLQ) facilities in the Klang Valley, with an aggregate indicative development value…
Read MoreBy Dato’ Mani Usilappan In the ever-evolving Malaysian property landscape of 2026, the structural integrity of the real estate market relies on a delicate system of checks and balances. On one side, the estate agency sector acts as the engine of growth, driving transactions and facilitating ownership. On the other hand, the valuation profession serves…
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