Contributed by Dato’ Mani Usilappan Malaysia’s 2026 economic ascent project an image of robust strength but this momentum is shadowed by the corrosive influence of systemic price engineering that threatens the very foundation of the housing sector. Behind the record-breaking gross domestic product (GDP) upgrades and optimistic forecasts lies a sophisticated practice of housing market…
Read MoreThe Niro Ceramic Group team taking a group photo at the Chinese New Year open house. SHAH ALAM: As Malaysian home owners increasingly seek premium surfaces and designer finishes, Niro Ceramic Group is accelerating its pivot toward high-value, sustainable tile solutions for 2026. Speaking at the company’s Chinese New Year open house last Friday, Niro Ceramic…
Read MoreWhat stands out about Sari Alamanda is also its focus on creating a liveable, family-oriented environment. (Hizami Safri @ FMT Lifestyle) Finding your first home is rarely just about the property. For many, it is about choosing a space that supports the life they are building. It is where routines take shape, where families grow,…
Read MoreA ringgit-based buyer today requires less capital to acquire the same Australian asset compared to five years ago, said Neoh. A strengthening ringgit presents attractive opportunities for Malaysian investors in the Australian property market, despite a temporary ban on foreign ownership for existing housing till 2027, says Knight Frank Malaysia. Trading at RM2.75 to the…
Read MoreBy 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…
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