The Rise of Penang’s Waterfront: A New Era for Malaysia’s MICE Sector Malaysia’s real estate and tourism landscape is about to witness a transformative shift with the arrival of the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC). As part of the prestigious integrated development, The Light City, PWCC is positioned to become the largest convention centre in Penang, bolstering both business tourism and...

Malaysia My Second Home Programme 2025: Revitalised and Gaining Momentum Once regarded as one of Asia’s most attractive long-stay visa programmes, Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is showing a strong revival in 2025 under new, more flexible rules. With tiered visa categories and growing interest in state-level variants like Sarawak-MM2H and Sabah-MM2H, the programme is regaining traction among global...

Malaysia Eyes Global Talent Amid Chip War: Could a New MM2H Drive Semiconductor and Real Estate Growth? As geopolitical tensions between the US and China escalate—especially in the high-stakes semiconductor sector—Malaysia is being uniquely positioned as a strategic neutral ground. And now, industry leaders are urging the government to seize this moment, not only to solidify its role in the global...

SkyWorld Makes Strategic Entry into Mont Kiara with RM110 Million Luxury Land Acquisition In a bold move signaling its entry into the high-end residential market, SkyWorld Development Bhd has acquired a prime freehold parcel in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, for RM110 million, laying the groundwork for a new luxury development in one of the city’s most prestigious enclaves. The 3.032-acre land...

East Coast Rail Link (ECRL): Unlocking Malaysia’s Next Property and Investment Growth Corridor As Malaysia enters a new chapter of infrastructure transformation, the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) emerges as a defining project that will reshape regional connectivity, economic development, and real estate dynamics for decades to come. With 665km of modern standard-gauge rail connecting Kota Baru in...

Malaysia Rises to 4th Most Popular Luxury Property Destination Among Chinese Millionaires Malaysia has secured the 4th spot globally among destinations most searched by Chinese high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking homes priced at US$5 million (RM22.3 million) and above, according to 2024 data released by Juwai IQI. This puts Malaysia just behind Thailand, Australia, and Canada, reflecting a growing...

Singapore Tops Southeast Asia in $10M+ Individuals — A Look at Regional Wealth and Real Estate Trends According to the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025, Singapore has emerged as the Southeast Asian country with the highest number of individuals holding a net worth of at least USD 10 million, cementing its status as a magnet for wealth, investment, and family office activity. The city-state recorded...

Earthquake-Resistant Buildings in Penang: Safeguarding Infrastructure and Investment While Penang is not within a known seismic fault zone, earthquake-resistant buildings in Penang are becoming increasingly important due to the island's proximity to tectonically active regions like Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, which caused tremors across parts...

Madani Credits: Solving Affordable Housing Challenges in Malaysia with Market-Based Innovation Malaysia’s housing policy has long relied on a cross-subsidy model, requiring private developers to build a percentage of price-controlled affordable housing within their projects. While this may have alleviated some of the government's burden, the model is increasingly seen as financially...

KL Tower Temporarily Closed for Upgrades Following Management Transition Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower), a landmark of Malaysia’s capital and one of the world’s tallest telecommunications structures, is now temporarily closed starting April 17, 2025, to facilitate essential maintenance and operational upgrades. The closure follows the official handover of the tower’s management to LSH Service Master...