Malaysia’s strong performance at the FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2026 is encouraging, but the value of the achievement goes beyond the medal count. Malaysian developers secured six gold and six silver awards across categories ranging from master planning and mixed-use development to affordable housing, offices, retail and environmental design. The result brings the country’s historical...

Malaysia’s property investment market is attracting more capital, but the identity of that capital is changing. Real estate accounted for RM78.2 billion of Malaysia’s record approved investment total in 2025, while private equity and venture capital investment rose sharply. At the same time, family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and other private investors continued taking a larger role in...

Chin Hin Group Property Bhd’s proposed joint development in Johor Bahru has received another six months to satisfy the conditions required before the agreement can become unconditional. The extension moves the conditional deadline from June 10 to December 9, 2026. It follows earlier timeline adjustments made in June and December 2025, meaning the proposal has now remained conditional for considerably...

Andaman Island is entering a more important stage of its development. The early phases established the location, introduced the waterfront concept and gave buyers a first look at Eastern & Oriental Bhd’s long-term plans for a new urban district off Penang Island. The next challenge is more demanding: turning a collection of attractive projects into a functioning place where people can live, spend...

Forest City has spent years being discussed primarily as a property development. Its vast residential supply, reclaimed-island setting and difficult sales history shaped public perception long before the Special Financial Zone was introduced. For many observers, the name still evokes unsold units, speculative buying and questions about whether the original development model was too ambitious. The Forest...

Johor’s property story is becoming increasingly tied to employment, technology and cross-border economic integration rather than residential construction alone. The unveiling of Johor Tech Smart City in Kulai is one of the clearest examples of that shift. Developed by Genting Property together with agriculture technology company ACGT, the 2,300-acre integrated development sits within the...

Malaysia’s high-rise property market has spent years competing through facilities, architecture, location and increasingly elaborate lifestyle concepts. The next stage of competition may be less visible. Energy efficiency, natural ventilation, water management, material selection and long-term operating performance are gradually becoming more important to buyers, regulators and institutional...

Malaysia’s luxury residential market is becoming more service-oriented, internationally recognisable and increasingly difficult to evaluate using conventional condominium comparisons alone. At the centre of that change is the branded residence. These properties combine privately owned homes with the identity, service standards and management involvement of a recognised hospitality or lifestyle brand....

Kuala Lumpur will become one of the region’s focal points for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebrations when a series of fan events begins around KLCC in September, with the upcoming Ombak KLCC mall playing a central role. The programme includes Malaysia’s first Pokémon pop-up store, scheduled to open at Ombak KLCC on September 12. The opening will coincide with a free two-day “PokéXciting”...

Genting Highlands has always been easy to enjoy temporarily. The cooler weather, forested ridgelines and concentration of leisure attractions make it one of the most familiar short-break destinations for residents of Kuala Lumpur and the wider Klang Valley. The journey is manageable, the change in climate is immediate, and the contrast with the city is strong enough to make even a short visit feel...