Kuala Lumpur Strengthens Global Financial Hub Ambitions with TRX at the Core Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced that insights from international industry players will help shape Budget 2026, with a focus on strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s competitiveness as an international financial centre and global business hub. The move signals Malaysia’s intent to elevate Kuala Lumpur’s profile...

Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur: A New Benchmark for Serviced Living Kuala Lumpur has added another world-class development to its hospitality and property landscape with the official opening of Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur. Located next to KLCC Park, this flagship property is the largest Marriott Executive Apartments in the Asia-Pacific region outside China, bringing 353 serviced...

Budi95 Fuel Subsidy Programme Rolls Out with MyKad Verification The Malaysian government is set to launch its Budi Madani RON95 programme (Budi95) this Saturday, September 27, 2025, ushering in a new era of targeted fuel subsidies. Under the initiative, MyKad readers will be installed at all petrol stations and pump terminals, allowing eligible recipients to access RON95 petrol at a subsidised price of...

KL48 Chan Sow Lin: A Benchmark for Modern Urban Living Rising proudly above the skyline of Chan Sow Lin, KL48 is more than just another serviced apartment project. It represents a new benchmark for city living in Kuala Lumpur — combining prime freehold land, a highly connected location, modern design, and lifestyle-driven amenities. Developed by BCM Holdings Sdn Bhd, part of the established EcoFirst...

Merdeka 118 and the Maybank Logo Controversy: A Clash of Branding and National Pride Standing tall at 678.9 metres, Merdeka 118 is the world’s second-tallest building, behind only Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The tower has been celebrated as a new symbol of Malaysia’s ambition, architectural prowess, and national pride. But recently, this global icon has found itself at the centre of a heated debate—not...

Malaysia Secures RM8.54 Billion BRICS Investments in 1Q 2025 Malaysia’s participation in BRICS — the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with newer partners such as the UAE — is already paying dividends. In the first quarter of 2025, Malaysia recorded RM8.54 billion in approved investments from BRICS countries, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and...

Lifestyle Migration, MM2H, and the Future of Malaysia’s Property Market Lifestyle Migration on the Rise Across the globe, lifestyle migration—moving abroad for better weather, lower costs, or a more relaxed life—is accelerating. Countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Southern Europe now offer long-term visas tailored to retirees, property investors, and digital nomads. Malaysia, long a...

LRT Mutiara Line: RM16.8 Billion Ceiling Price and What It Means for Property Malaysia’s long-anticipated LRT Mutiara Line in Penang has officially been assigned a higher ceiling price of RM16.8 billion, a figure that sparked debate in Parliament and the public domain. MRT Corp, the project developer and asset owner, has clarified that the ceiling reflects inflationary pressures, expanded project scope,...

Sarawak’s MM2H Programme Records 90% Surge, Boosting Property and Tourism Sarawak has strengthened its position as a destination for international investors and long-term residents, with the Sarawak–Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) Programme recording a 90% increase in applications since the state government took over full management from the federal authorities. This surge reflects Sarawak’s...

NCT Alliance Makes RM490m Move into Industrial Park Development In a landmark shift that underscores the rising importance of industrial real estate in Malaysia, NCT Alliance Bhd (KL:NCT) has announced its plan to acquire NCT World Sdn Bhd, the developer of two major industrial parks, in a deal valued at RM490.26 million. The move will significantly expand NCT Alliance’s portfolio beyond its traditional...