As temperatures continue to be stifling, the tell-tale sounds of air-conditioner compressors humming in the background has become commonplace over the past few months even as people, particularly those seeking to escape the heat, flock to the shopping centres to cool down.

Microsoft’s groundbreaking investment of US$2.2bil over the next four years to bolster Malaysia's digital transformation is the largest in the company's 32-year history in the country. The investment covers several key initiatives aimed at driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and...

In today's economic landscape, where inflation seems to be the norm, homeowners are grappling with the inevitable reality of rising expenses, particularly when it comes to remodelling or renovating their homes.

Is urban sprawl a necessary consequence of economic development? The supply of properties in Malaysia has been rising steadily and the square footage of these new urban properties is being compared to those of Hong Kong. Are developers pushing for suburban living as an excuse to justify their...

The single housing trend is a positive development for the Malaysian property market. It is creating demand for a wider range of housing types and could lead to a more dynamic market that strays away from the norm. If done right, Malaysia could see higher home ownership rates among its younger...

Property developer Sime Darby Property (SDP) will be developing a hyperscale data centre at the Elmina Business Park in partnership with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of a multinational technology company.

Encouraged by the overwhelming response for Alira Subang Jaya which has a take-up rate of 90%, Avaland Bhd recently launched Amika Residences, a freehold property project in Subang Jaya that is adjacent to Alira Subang Jaya. Amika Residences has since garnered a take-up rate of approximately 60%...

Zero waste refers to a philosophy and lifestyle that aims to minimise the amount of waste generated by individuals, businesses and society as a whole. The philosophy applies to the real estate industry as well as any industry that generates waste. The goal is based on the 5Rs, namely reduce, reuse,...

Many Malaysians invest in properties abroad - from the one-off apartments near the universities that their children are studying to the hardcore real estate investors who reap foreign revenue as income sources. And with as many as 1.86 million Malaysians working abroad, buying a home in those...

Property developer Gamuda Land celebrated milestones in its expansion to Vietnam, where the first two towers of Eaton Park were fully taken up during the preview over the weekend, while the Elysian apartment achieved a take-up rate of 93% for two out of the four towers, and the Artisan Park...