by 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 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 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 MoreRough monsoons and a rare cyclone leave damage worth billions When flood waters finally recede, what remains is not just mud-streaked walls and warped floorboards. It is unease. While Malaysia is no stranger to seasonal flooding, in this year alone, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) reports flooding across eight northern states: Kelantan, Perlis, Perak,…
Read MoreDatuk Ho Hon Sang is the president of the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). Contributed by Datuk Ho Hon Sang Rehda charts a sustainable path for Malaysian property The Malaysian property market is poised for a phase of stable and sustainable expansion in 2026, driven primarily by an ambitious government agenda focused on…
Read MoreThe grand opening of the Mutiara Lake Puchong Sales Gallery was officiated by the Malton senior management. PUCHONG: Malton Bhd has officially opened the Mutiara Lake Puchong Sales Gallery and Show Unit, offering the public an early preview of its upcoming lakefront condominium in the heart of Puchong town centre. Mutiara Lake Puchong is designed for…
Read MoreAdrianta Aziz is the president of the Malaysian Association of Architects (PAM). A strategic outlook for Malaysian architecture in 2026 By Joseph Wong The Malaysian architectural sector is currently navigating a period of intense transformation, driven by ambitious national mandates for sustainability, the necessity of urban renewal and a relentless pace of technological change. The…
Read MoreDatuk Johnny Wong is the president of the Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Shareda). A strategic dialogue with Shareda on the Land Below The Wind By Joseph Wong Sabah’s real estate landscape is navigating a dynamic period of transition, driven by the dual engines of a strong, resource-based economy and a dramatic post-pandemic…
Read MoreDatuk Augustine Wong is the president of the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda). Contributed by Datuk Augustine Wong Sheda’s deep dive into the housing industry and Sarawak’s Fiscal Policy Sarawak’s FY2026 fiscal policy, which dedicates the majority of the development expenditure toward enhancing socio-economic connectivity, is designed to reinforce economic resilience despite…
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