The transaction is part of Lendlease’s capital recycling programme and reflects growing investor confidence in the performance and long-term potential of the Tun Razak Exchange precinct. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Lendlease has secured a new capital partner for The Exchange TRX, with a Malaysian family office acquiring stakes worth approximately RM1.1 billion in the retail…
Read MoreThe award marks an important milestone for Haily, said See. KUALA LUMPUR: Haily Group Bhd (Haily), a Bursa Malaysia-listed construction company, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Haily Construction Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM97.997mil construction contract from Setia Indah Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SP Setia Bhd. The project involves the construction and…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Dec 19): The Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), which is replacing net energy metering (NEM), will be open for application from Jan 1, 2026. Guidelines for the new rooftop solar programme will be uploaded on the website of the Energy Commission on Dec 31, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water…
Read MoreThe housing and local government minister, and deputy minister are unchanged, with Nga Kor Ming, and Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu respectively. PETALING JAYA (Dec 16): Hannah Yeoh is the new federal territories minister under the Prime Minister’s Department, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a Cabinet reshuffle broadcast live today….
Read Moreby AUFA MARDHIAH SERI Negara has reopened after a major heritage restoration, with the government stressing that the historic site must remain accessible to ordinary Malaysians and not be treated as an exclusive “hall of power”. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the restored site should remain inclusive, with space for schoolchildren, youth and…
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): LBS Bina Group Bhd (KL:LBS) has launched Aulica, an RM83 million leasehold residential development within the D’Island Residence township in Puchong, Selangor. The low-density project offers 79 double-storey terraced homes. This followed the group’s RM139 million Astella launch in 2023 and comes amid LBS’ plans to roll out 2,118 units across…
Read MoreAhmad Zahid: Conduct contractor screening, avoid unhealthy competition in construction sector Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi: Some of this competition is healthy, but a lot of it is unhealthy. KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 14): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pictured) urged for contractor screening in Malaysia to be…
Read MoreTop view of 2025 number written on the wall look through magnifying glass A deep dive into a year of resilience and regulatory shift By Joseph Wong The year 2025 has cemented its place as a pivotal period for the Malaysian property market, marking a transition from post-pandemic recovery to regulatory maturity. The market dynamics…
Read MoreSulaiman Saheh is the director of research and consultancy services at Rahim & Co International. Contributed by Sulaiman Saheh The trade-off between promise, protection and practicality At a national housing policy briefing held in Putrajaya in early October, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reiterated the government’s commitment to reset the fundamentals of…
Read MoreHousing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming Madani Housing Reforms to empower homebuyers in 2026 Contributed by Nga Kor Ming As the calendar year of 2025 draws to a close, it is a crucial moment for us at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to pause, reflect and chart the course for…
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