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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...

The long-awaited LRT3 Shah Alam Line is approaching one of the most important transport milestones for western Selangor. Transport Minister Anthony Loke has indicated that operations are expected to begin by the end of June, subject to the completion of final trials. The specific opening date has yet to be announced. For residents of Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang, the new line promises an...

Bukit Jalil’s residential story is changing. For many years, the area was primarily associated with the National Stadium, sports facilities, universities and relatively accessible suburban housing. Today, it is increasingly being discussed as a more complete and higher-value residential district within Kuala Lumpur. The shift is not the result of a single project. It has been built gradually through...

Kuala Lumpur has no shortage of residential projects advertised as transit-oriented developments. Many are located within walking distance of a rail station. Some provide covered walkways, while others simply rely on the station’s presence as a marketing advantage. The Linque at Cochrane represents a more significant test. Developed through a partnership between MRT Corp and IJM Land, the estimated...

Does Malaysia’s Stamp Duty System Need Stronger Valuation Safeguards? Malaysia’s move towards stamp duty self-assessment is a meaningful step in modernising property transaction administration. Under the new framework, taxpayers or their appointed agents take greater responsibility for determining the applicable duty, submitting the relevant instrument and completing payment through the digital...

Skechers Brings Malaysia’s First World of Sports Store to 1 Utama Shopping for sports footwear is becoming less about walking past rows of shoes and more about finding the right product for a particular activity, movement style and individual fit. Skechers’ newly reopened superstore at 1 Utama Shopping Centre reflects that change. The renovated 9,207 sq ft outlet introduces the brand’s World of...

KL360 @ Menara GD is not only a new mixed-use development along Jalan Tun Razak. It is a test case for something more important in Malaysia’s property market: whether long-abandoned housing projects can be responsibly revived, delivered and used to rebuild buyer confidence. The RM1.37 billion development by GD Properties marks the official revival of the former M101 Skywheel project, a high-profile...

Radium Development Bhd’s unveiling of The Face Chancery Hotel is more than a new hospitality announcement. It marks a strategic shift in how a property developer thinks about long term value creation. Traditionally, developers earn through land acquisition, project launches, construction progress and eventual unit handover. This model can be profitable, but it is also highly cyclical. Revenue depends...