As Malaysia's real estate industry continues to undergo a transformative period, the rising participation of women stands out as a key driver of positive change. The commitment to inclusivity and gender equality is not only reshaping the industry but also positioning it for a more sustainable and...

Astaka Holdings Ltd (Astaka), a leading integrated property developer based in Johor, has appointed Knight Frank Property Management Sdn Bhd (KFPM) as the property manager for Astaka’s upcoming prestigious residential project in Mount Austin, Aliva Mount Austin (Aliva), which has an estimated...

To recount the construction sector’s journey in ESG, the following excerpt is from the keynote address by Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Chief Executive Datuk Mohd Zaid Zakaria at the CIDB Malaysia International Construction Transformation Conference (ICTC) 2023.

Though it is not yet known how the fourth quarter has performed at the time of writing, 2023 has positioned itself to be the highest in the number of transactions for the first nine months since 2012’s peak point. Market normalisation aside, 2023 remained coherent to the post-pandemic recovery...

The evolution of urban areas and the distribution of towns in Malaya were primarily influenced by British intervention in the mainland during the 1850s. After gaining independence, Malaysian cities experienced rapid expansion, with approximately 75% of Malaysia's current GDP being generated in...

The IMF, in its latest World Economic Outlook, has predicted a global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowdown from 3% in 2023 to 2.9% in 2024, a figure well below the historical average of 3.8% from 2000 to 2019. Despite this, several local research houses, including Maybank Investment Bank,...

After the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia’s property market performed reasonably well in 2022 and has been stable throughout 2023 in the face of different challenges affecting the various sectors.

As we enter 2024, the Asia-Pacific commercial real estate market is set to experience a significant impact from the strategic involvement of private capital. According to Knight Frank's New Horizon Outlook 2024 Part 1: Asia-Pacific Tomorrow report, the enduring influence of private capital, with a...

As more residential property developers venture into industrial development, attention is shifting to the often-overlooked aspects of industrial property, with a particular emphasis on functionality and connectivity. One such aspect gaining prominence is centralised labour quarters (CLQs).

As Malaysia aims for more sustainable housing, architects and researchers find merit in looking to the past for a better understanding of what these houses could be. Resilient communities are founded on environmental to social sustainability and traditional Malay architecture can provide wisdom to...