Malaysia’s long-anticipated Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link has taken another decisive step toward full implementation, with legislation to facilitate cross-border control arrangements set to be tabled in Parliament next month. While the move may appear procedural, its implications extend far beyond transport policy, carrying significant weight for Johor’s economy, labour...

Anyara Hills, KHK Set to Benefit from Semenyih Bypass as Malay Reserve Land Replacement Assured The development of the Semenyih Bypass Project has taken a decisive step forward following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s assurance that all Malay Reserve Land affected by the project will be fully replaced, reinforcing confidence in infrastructure-led growth near Anyara Hills, KHK. Speaking at...

Putrajaya and Cyberjaya sit side by side in the southern corridor of Greater Kuala Lumpur, yet their property markets are increasingly telling two very different stories. Conceived in the mid-1990s as twin national projects, each city was designed with a distinct purpose in mind: Putrajaya as Malaysia’s federal administrative capital, and Cyberjaya as the country’s technology and innovation...

Malaysia’s property market is heading into 2026 with a more defined pecking order. After several years of uneven recovery, the next phase will not be driven by broad-based growth or policy stimulus alone. Instead, performance will increasingly be determined by how well assets align with long-term demand, infrastructure readiness and execution discipline. Market signals from the second half of 2025 point...

Malaysian real estate investment trusts (M-REITs) are shaping up as one of the more compelling asset classes heading into 2026, supported by a confluence of macro, policy and sector-specific tailwinds. According to Hong Leong Investment Bank, the outlook for M-REITs remains constructive, particularly for investors seeking income stability in a moderating interest rate environment. While equity markets...

Malaysia’s hospitality sector continues to gain traction, and the latest expansion by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts offers a clear signal of growing confidence in the country’s tourism and real estate fundamentals. In 2025 alone, Wyndham opened five new hotels and signed three additional properties across Malaysia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market and highlighting the depth of demand...

Suria KLCC has once again set the tone for festive celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, unveiling its Chinese New Year programme in grand fashion as it welcomes the Year of the Horse. With an immersive showcase that blends heritage, cultural artistry and experiential retail, the iconic mall has transformed its Centre Court into a vibrant festive destination that draws both shoppers and visitors into the spirit of...

Malaysia’s economic story has long been shaped by geography and history. While the nation has achieved remarkable progress since independence, deep structural imbalances remain. Nowhere is this more visible than in the persistent divide between the West Coast and the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The West Coast, anchored by Klang Valley, Penang and Johor, evolved into an industrialised, globally...

Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75% sends a clear signal as the country moves into 2026: policymakers are confident that the economy remains on a steady footing, with growth supported by domestic demand and inflation staying within manageable bounds. The rate decision, which came at the first of six scheduled monetary policy reviews for the year, was...

Malaysia’s domestic travel market is showing renewed strength, and the implications extend well beyond tourism. New data from Agoda reveals that all top five domestic destinations recorded positive year-on-year growth in accommodation searches for December travel, signalling a clear shift toward local getaways. For property investors and urban stakeholders, this trend reinforces the resilience of...