Kuala Lumpur Joins Unesco’s Creative Cities Network: A Catalyst for Design, Innovation, and Property Growth Kuala Lumpur has achieved a global milestone — it has been officially named a Unesco Creative City of Design in 2025. This recognition marks a defining moment for Malaysia’s capital, affirming its rise as a world-class hub for creativity, innovation, and sustainable urban development. The...

Malaysia Welcomes the World: Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and the Rise of KL Property Investment Malaysia is rolling out the red carpet for global visitors under Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), an inspiring national celebration themed “Malaysia – A Culturally Rich and Sustainable Destination.” The initiative showcases the nation’s remarkable diversity, from its world-famous islands and lush...

Johor & Penang are Defying the Chill: What It Means for Buyers of kl property Malaysia’s property market is sending a split-screen message. Overall transactions have eased slightly, yet values are edging higher, revealing firm pricing where demand is real and product–market fit is strong. Two states—Johor and Penang—are doing more than holding the line; they’re setting the pace. Meanwhile,...

Malaysia Property Market Strengthens in 3Q 2025, Driven by Johor and Digital-Economy Growth KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s property market continued its upward momentum in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), supported by firm residential demand, expanding industrial investment, and strong activity in the data-centre sector, according to JLL Malaysia. At JLL’s 3Q 2025 press conference on Tuesday,...

Malaysia’s Data Centre Capacity to Surpass 4,000MW by 2030, Says JLL KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s data centre sector is entering a new strategic consolidation phase, as developers integrate substantial new capacity and expand supporting infrastructure, according to JLL Malaysia. The country’s total installed data centre capacity currently stands at 835 megawatts (MW) and is projected to exceed...

Bank Negara Malaysia Keeps OPR at 2.75% — Reinforcing Economic Stability and KL Property Confidence Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%, affirming its commitment to sustaining economic growth while ensuring price stability. The decision, announced at the conclusion of the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, reflects a balanced approach...

Construction and engineering group Binastra Corporation Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) has secured a new RM188.5 million contract for the mechanical and electrical (M&E) fit-out of a data centre project in Cyberjaya, Selangor — further cementing its position as a key player in Malaysia’s fast-expanding digital infrastructure sector. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Binastra said the scope of work includes the...

Sunway Property Rebrands Singapore Arm as Sunway MCL, Expanding Regional Presence SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR — In a landmark regional expansion, Sunway Property, the property division of Malaysia’s Sunway Group, has officially rebranded its Singapore operations as Sunway MCL following the completion of its S$738.7 million (RM2.42 billion) acquisition of MCL Land. The new entity represents a powerful...

RTS Link Trials to Begin in December, Strengthening Johor–Singapore Connectivity JOHOR BAHRU — The highly anticipated Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is entering its next milestone, with first-phase trials beginning this December, according to Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Although the December tests will not yet include passengers, they mark a major step...

Monash University to Build RM2.8 Billion Campus in TRX Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — In a landmark move that cements Malaysia’s position as a regional education and innovation hub, Monash University Malaysia has announced plans to build a new RM2.8 billion (A$1 billion) campus in the heart of Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Kuala Lumpur’s international financial district. The future Monash Malaysia...