PETALING JAYA: SP Setia Bhd was honoured with the AI (Real Estate) Category award at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2026 recently. Setia chief information digital officer Alex Chi Chong Lim received the award on behalf of the group. Setia was recognised for its deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across selected property development processes. Delivered…
Read MoreAS Malaysia enters the individual tax filing season, taxpayers are encouraged to move beyond last-minute submissions and adopt a more strategic approach to their tax filings.Filing an income tax return is not merely a statutory obligation but it is also an opportunity to optimise one’s tax position within the tax law framework.Personal tax returns for…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR — A walk through Petaling Street, better known as Chinatown, still carries the familiar rhythm of bargaining voices and the irresistible pull of street food. But today, the historic enclave offers something more; a renewed charm that is steadily captivating both local and international visitors. Framed by rows of old, character-rich buildings, the…
Read MoreVic Sithasanan, managing director, PropertyGuru & iProperty, Malaysia, sharing insights and trends at their Hari Raya Open House for media and creators. (PropertyGuru pic) PETALING JAYA: Malaysians remain firmly set on owning homes, with more than half planning to make a purchase within the next two years, according to a new nationwide study. The H1…
Read MoreLim (centre) accepting the award at the event. PETALING JAYA: LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) has been honoured with the Property Excellence Award 2025 at the Business Excellence Awards 2025, organised by one of Malaysia’s leading Chinese media outlets. The award ceremony was held at the Sunway Resort Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. This achievement marks…
Read MoreBy Joseph Wong For decades, the narrative surrounding Johor’s property market was one of potential, a sleeping giant in the shadow of Singapore’s skyline. But as it moves through March 2026, that narrative has shifted from speculation to a high-velocity reality. Johor has officially decoupled from the rest of the national market to become Malaysia’s…
Read MorePopulation growth is projected to drive a 15% rise in Malaysian housing transactions over five years, with 582,000 new households forming nationwide. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s residential property transactions are forecast to increase by 15% over the next five years. IQI co-founder and group chief executive officer Kashif Ansari said this growth will be driven primarily…
Read MoreBy Samantha Wong One enduring trend in urban development has ridden the investment wave to deliver significant value but only to a targeted segment of the market. In many urban developments today, apartment layouts are getting smaller, car park bays are maximised along minimum baselines and any facilities provided within the development are designed with…
Read MoreContributed by koh Kean Kang On Feb 26, 2026, a statement in the Dewan Rakyat by Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu sparked a nationwide debate among strata dwellers. The deputy minister asserted that local councils in Peninsular Malaysia have no authority to take action against abandoned vehicles within strata-titled properties…
Read MoreREHDA Institute is proud to announce it is leading a distinguished delegation of Malaysian housing and real estate leaders on a pivotal study mission to the United Kingdom, from 19 to 25 March 2026. This high-level initiative aims to immerse participants in global models of sustainable urban regeneration, cutting-edge transit-oriented development (TOD), and progressive housing…
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