In Articles 1 and 2 on Jan 18 and 25, 2025 respectively, JPN and I (we) outlined the parameters and explained why a change is necessary. In this week’s article, we present some of our wish lists. The list below does not represent the actual amendments but rather the initial proposals being...

If you are selling your property in Australia, whether resident or non-resident, you must obtain an Australian Tax Office (ATO) clearance certificate effective Jan 1, 2025. This certificate is now mandatory to avoid the 15% withholding tax on all property transactions, up from the previous 12.5%...

Real estate agencies Cornerstone Xstate and Kith & Kin celebrated a historic milestone with an official signing ceremony to formalise their merger. This partnership unites two leading real estate firms with a shared vision of redefining the industry in Southeast Asia. The newly formed entity aims...

Trinity Pentamont at Mont Kiara has won the Silver Award for Design Excellence (Micro Scale Development) at the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) Planning Excellence Awards 2024, a recognition of the benchmark of excellence set by the high-rise development.

As a backdrop, the current Strata Management Act 2013 (SMA 2013) came into force in most states in West Malaysia on June 1, 2015, and in Penang on June 12, 2015.

Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) radiated festive energy as it celebrated the official opening of Tuah 1895, Kuala Lumpur’s newest dining and lifestyle hub. The former BBCC Sales Gallery, located along Jalan Hang Tuah, has been transformed into a must-visit destination that embraces food and...

Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) has signed five anchor tenants for its upcoming Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) Mall. The mall is located in the KLGCC Resort, next to the Sime Darby Convention Centre and is set to open at Q32025.

Tropicana Corporation Bhd (Tropicana) has won a Gold award at the Putra Aria Brand Awards 2024 edition, making it a second Gold in its third win since the award’s inception in 2022.

With 15% of Malaysia’s population projected to be over 60 by 2030, developers face the challenge of creating communities that cater to a maturing demographic while maintaining intergenerational appeal. Gamuda Land, in collaboration with Meaningfull Life, is pioneering a new eldercare initiative...

Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, a hotel designed to offer an inspiring stay with an insider’s perspective on the vibrant Southeast Asian hub, has officially opened its doors. The 312-room property serves as a unique gateway to Malaysia’s cultural heritage, featuring immersive spaces,...