As Malaysia advances in its digital economy, the nation is making significant strides in investing in data centres and promoting government-driven digital integration efforts. These developments highlight Malaysia's commitment to technological progress, particularly in industries like property...

As a real estate agent or negotiator, the demand for affordable housing in Malaysia represents both a challenge and an immense opportunity. While the market continues to thrive, with residential properties leading the way, there is a clear need for more affordable options to cater to a growing...

Urban development in Malaysia has long been a focal point of government policy but with rapid urbanisation and the growing demand for modern infrastructure, the issue of how best to manage and revitalise cities has come under increasing scrutiny.

As we enter October, much discussion surrounds the upcoming Budget 2025, with the hope that it will sustain the recent growth momentum. In a landscape of rising living costs and increasing demand for affordable housing, various stakeholders in the property sector are seeking targeted measures to...

Over the last 30 years, Johor’s property market has played out like a horror trilogy, each installment more haunting than the last. Now, as we enter the third act, investors and developers alike are left wondering: will this chapter finally bring fortune or will it repeat the nightmares of the...

A low-carbon city comprises communities that, instead of relying on traditional methods to mitigate the effects of climate change, adopt sustainable green technologies and environmentally friendly practices and produce relatively low greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, the main goal of an LCC is to...

To address these challenges, experts at the roundtable suggested allocating substantial funds to construct modern infrastructure, including smart city technologies and expanded train networks. By investing in such projects, both urban and rural areas could benefit from enhanced accessibility and...

The Malaysian construction and housing industry is subject to level upon level of laws, policies and guidelines. It is considered one of the most highly regulated sectors because these standards are imposed at federal, state and local government levels, adding to compliance costs for the industry....

House prices grew faster than most Malaysians' salaries between 2012 and 2022, according to statistics based on average house prices from the National Property Information Centre (Napic) and median household income from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). While the median house price...

The reintroduction of an inheritance tax is emerging as a potentially disastrous proposal aimed at boosting government revenue. While the idea may seem fair on the surface, the implications for property buyers - many of whom have worked tirelessly to save and invest for future generations - are...