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Kimori Residences Bukit Serdang Records 73% Phase 1 Bookings Premierex Sdn Bhd has officially launched Kimori Residences in Bukit Serdang, Selangor, with 73% of its Phase 1 units already booked, reflecting early buyer interest in the latest freehold condominium development within the established Seri Kembangan residential market. The project was unveiled on 3 October 2026 at the Kimori Showroom and...

Kuala Lumpur Office Market 2Q2026: Occupancy and Rents Rise as Leasing Strengthens Kuala Lumpur's office market recorded stronger leasing activity in the second quarter of 2026, with net absorption exceeding one million sq ft and average occupancy across KL City improving to 73.9%, according to the latest Knight Frank Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Office Monitor. The findings, published by The Edge...

Johor–Singapore RTS Link: Economic Benefits and Property Impact May Take Time The Johor–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is expected to begin passenger services in February 2027, introducing a new cross-border rail connection that could gradually reshape commuting patterns, consumer spending and residential choices between Johor Bahru and Singapore. The revised opening target was announced...

Park Regent Desa ParkCity Wins Two Awards at EPEA 2026 Park Regent at Desa ParkCity has received two major honours at the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2026, recognising the completed freehold residential development for its luxury positioning, architectural design and integration with the surrounding lakeside environment. The 505-unit development, jointly developed by Malaysia's ParkCity...

Kuala Lumpur Named Among Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2027 Kuala Lumpur has earned a place on Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2027 list, with the upcoming East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), the city's distinctive skyline and its cultural diversity contributing to its international travel appeal. The recognition was highlighted in early November 2026 by Frommer's editor-in-chief Jason Cochran, who identified...

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Opens 69,000 Sq Ft Retail Precinct With 26 Brands Pavilion Kuala Lumpur has unveiled a new 69,000 sq ft retail precinct on Level 3, introducing 26 fashion, beauty and dining brands to one of Kuala Lumpur's most established shopping destinations. Officially introduced on 4 November 2026, the new precinct, named Journey to Finer Joys, is opening in phases, with 11 brands forming its...

Johor Plans Nearly 115,000 New Homes by 2030 as RTS and JS-SEZ Drive Demand Johor's residential property market is preparing for a substantial expansion, with nearly 115,000 new homes across 609 projects expected to be completed by 2030, supported by industrial investment, the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. According to...

AEON Mall KL Midtown Opens on 5 November 2026 With New Retail and Entertainment Attractions AEON Mall KL Midtown officially opened to shoppers on 5 November 2026, introducing a new retail, dining and entertainment destination within the KL Metropolis precinct in Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur. The shopping centre features approximately 367,000 sq ft of net lettable area across eight retail levels, from Lower...

Menara Haw Par RM132 Million Sale Completed as KL's Golden Triangle Evolves The RM132 million sale of Menara Haw Par in Kuala Lumpur has been completed, placing the 32-storey commercial tower along Jalan Sultan Ismail under a new ownership structure as investors reassess older office buildings in the Golden Triangle. Singapore-listed Haw Par Corporation Ltd confirmed the completion of its disposal of...

Paramount and Mitsui Fudosan Form RM1.34 Billion JV for The Ashbourne Paramount Corporation Bhd has entered into a joint venture with Japan's Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Malaysia Sdn Bhd to develop The Ashbourne, a RM1.34 billion luxury serviced residence project in Kuala Lumpur's U-Thant enclave. The agreement, announced on 4 November 2026, involves Mitsui Fudosan acquiring a 49% equity interest in Meridian...