Penang’s Pet-Friendly Cafes Signal a Shift in Urban Lifestyle and City Living Penang has taken a notable step in redefining urban lifestyle norms with the introduction of a local policy allowing pet-friendly cafes and restaurants on Penang island. While the move reflects evolving consumer preferences and global lifestyle trends, it also raises important questions about regulation, public health, and how...

Malaysia and Singapore Finalise RTS Link Immigration Arrangement, Marking a Major Milestone for Cross-Border Connectivity Malaysia and Singapore have taken a decisive step toward transforming cross-border mobility with the signing of an additional agreement for the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. The supplementary deal finalises the long-awaited arrangement for co-located...

Clarity in city governance plays a crucial role in shaping confidence, liveability and long term investment decisions. In Kuala Lumpur, recent concerns raised by resident groups over the lack of clear communication on City Hall’s upcoming budget have brought attention to an often overlooked factor behind urban growth. Beyond national policies and macroeconomic trends, how a city plans, communicates and...

Valiram Family Said to Acquire Major Stakes in The Exchange TRX, Signalling Strong Confidence in Kuala Lumpur’s Prime CBD The Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) precinct has attracted another high-profile investor, with sources indicating that the Valiram family, a well-known name in Malaysia’s luxury retail scene, is the Malaysian family office acquiring Lendlease’s stakes in The Exchange TRX development for...

What Is Think City and Why It Matters to Malaysia’s Urban Future As Malaysia’s cities mature, conversations around development are shifting. The focus is no longer just about building more, but about building better. In this context, one organisation plays a unique and often misunderstood role in shaping how Malaysian cities evolve: Think City. Think City is not a property developer, nor is it a...

Solar ATAP to Replace NEM in 2026, Marking a New Phase in Malaysia’s Rooftop Solar Journey Malaysia’s rooftop solar landscape is entering a new chapter with the introduction of the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP), which will officially replace the long-running Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme. According to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Solar...

Airbnb Travel Data Confirms Malaysia’s Strength as a Top Global Destination, with Kuala Lumpur Leading the Surge into 2026 Malaysia continues to solidify its position as one of the world’s most attractive travel destinations, with Airbnb reporting a year-on-year increase in nights booked during the first half of 2025. The data underscores strong momentum for the tourism sector as the country prepares...

I-Bhd Soft-Opens AI World Experience Centre at i-City, Introducing Malaysia’s First Large-Scale Humanoid Robotics Showcase Malaysia’s journey toward technology-enabled living has reached a new milestone with the soft opening of the AI World Experience Centre at i-City, the award-winning 72-acre ultrapolis development in Shah Alam. Developed by I-Bhd, the centre offers a first-of-its-kind immersive...

Malaysia’s First Fully Automated Distribution Centre Breaks Ground in the City of Elmina, Marking a New Era for Logistics and Industrial Development Malaysia’s logistics and industrial property landscape has reached a defining milestone with the groundbreaking of the nation’s first fully automated distribution centre (MDC), developed through a strategic collaboration between Sime Darby Property Bhd...

Sunway Square Mall Officially Opens, Strengthening Sunway City Kuala Lumpur as a Major Lifestyle and Retail Destination Sunway City Kuala Lumpur has marked another milestone in its evolution as one of Malaysia’s most successful integrated urban townships with the opening of Sunway Square Mall, the newest retail addition under the Sunway Malls portfolio. Officially launched on Friday, the four-storey...