Malaysia continues to position itself as one of Asia’s most attractive destinations for lifestyle migration and property investment. The Malaysia My Second Home programme, better known as MM2H, has emerged as a powerful catalyst in strengthening the country’s economic ecosystem. With billions contributed to the national economy and strong participation from regional and global markets, the programme...

JS-SEZ Blueprint and Master Plan to Be Unveiled on March 30 The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) investment blueprint and master plan will be officially launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru, marking a key milestone in cross-border economic collaboration. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the decision to hold the launch in Johor Bahru was made following discussions with his...

Pavilion Park Green Bukit Jalil Review: Is It Worth Buying? Many buyers searching for Pavilion Park Green Bukit Jalil are not casually browsing. They are usually comparing it against earlier Bukit Jalil City projects, or weighing whether this final residential release next to Pavilion Bukit Jalil still makes sense at today’s price point. Park Green sits at a very specific moment in Bukit Jalil’s...

JRK Holdings Files for ACE Market IPO to Fund Expansion Property developer JRK Holdings Bhd is seeking a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market to raise funds primarily for working capital and future development activities. According to its draft prospectus, the group will issue a total of 260 million new shares under the initial public offering (IPO). This comprises 48.16 million shares allocated to...

Tropicana Unveils CNY Campaign and New Show Units at Flagship Gallery Tropicana Corporation Bhd has launched its Chinese New Year (CNY) campaign alongside a brand film and new show units at its flagship property gallery in Petaling Jaya, showcasing developments in Johor, Genting Highlands and Langkawi. The campaign reflects the group’s continued focus on resort-style and lifestyle-oriented residential...

Malaysia Emerges as a Regional Investment Bright Spot Malaysia is increasingly attracting global investors as a softer US dollar, heightened geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over regional peers drive capital towards more stable and predictable markets. After several years of lagging its neighbours, Southeast Asia’s fourth-largest economy is staging a notable comeback. Foreign inflows into...

Alliance Bank’s New Headquarters Reflects Structural Shifts in Kuala Lumpur’s Office Market Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s official launch of Menara Alliance Bank along Jalan Ampang marks more than a corporate milestone. It offers a timely lens into how Kuala Lumpur’s office market is evolving—away from volume-driven expansion and toward quality, sustainability and long-term strategic...

Penang’s international financial centre ambition moves into regulatory phase Penang’s long-standing ambition to establish an international financial centre has entered a more serious and consultative phase, as the state government engages directly with key federal regulators to assess feasibility, structure and regulatory alignment. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed that discussions are...

KLCC Roads to Be Temporarily Closed This Weekend for 2026 MotoGP Season Launch Several major roads around KLCC will be temporarily closed this weekend to facilitate the 2026 MotoGP Season Launch, with traffic restrictions implemented in stages from 2pm until midnight, according to police. The Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department said the closures are necessary to ensure safety...

The Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) has entered its final stage of drafting and is expected to be tabled in Parliament within the year, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said, marking a significant step toward formal regulation of Malaysia’s rental housing market. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 2026 Malaysia Economic Forum on Thursday, Nga said the proposed legislation is...