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Malaysia’s property sector is gradually expanding beyond traditional development models, as energy resilience and infrastructure readiness become increasingly important to long-term asset viability. The latest move by NCT Alliance Bhd to explore battery energy storage system (BESS) projects reflects a broader shift in how developers are positioning themselves for future demand, particularly in data...

Malaysia’s Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has recorded 744 completed residential property purchases as of the end of 2025, with the majority of buyers originating from China, Taiwan and Singapore. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing disclosed the figures during a Dewan Rakyat session, noting that an additional 2,637 MM2H participants are currently in the process of...

Kuala Lumpur’s office market is entering a transitional phase where supply constraints, rather than demand uncertainty, may define performance over the next few years. According to JLL Malaysia, the pipeline of new non-strata Grade A office space is set to thin dramatically after 2026, a shift that could alter bargaining power, leasing strategies and asset performance across the Greater Kuala Lumpur...

Johor’s emergence as a strategic industrial and logistics node continues to gain traction, underscored by DHL Supply Chain Malaysia’s opening of its South Region Hub 2 in Senai Airport City. The expansion follows the full occupancy of South Region Hub 1, which began operations earlier in 2025, and reflects sustained demand from technology-driven multinational corporations operating in southern...

Malaysia’s tourism strategy heading into Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is increasingly focused on experience, storytelling and integration with urban life. Sunway Group’s latest tourism initiative, launched under the theme Our Malaysia Story, reflects this broader shift — one that positions attractions not merely as entertainment venues, but as cultural touchpoints that reinforce national identity,...

Johor Consolidates Position as Malaysia’s Second-Largest Residential Market Johor has firmly established itself as Malaysia’s second-largest residential property market in 2025, trailing only Selangor, based on both transaction volume and value. In the third quarter of 2025, the southern state recorded 10,500 residential transactions with a combined value of RM5.49 billion, outperforming the national...

Exsim Hospitality Secures RM21.9mil Fit-Out Contract in Kuala Lumpur Exsim Hospitality Bhd has secured a RM21.9 million sub-contract for interior fit-out works at a 50-storey mixed commercial development located along Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the group said its wholly owned subsidiary, Exsim Concepto Sdn Bhd, accepted a letter of appointment from HAB...

Kuala Lumpur is a city defined by contrast. Glass towers rise beside colonial-era buildings, and modern infrastructure intersects with historical public spaces. In this evolving urban landscape, the conservation of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building represents more than the restoration of a historic structure. It reflects an ongoing effort to balance growth with identity, and development with memory. Prime...

Kuala Lumpur’s development landscape has entered a new phase, with immediate changes to how large-scale projects are reviewed and approved. Going forward, major developments in the capital will no longer proceed without consultation and feedback from the elected Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the affected constituencies. The move signals a significant shift in governance, introducing an...

Johor’s rapid emergence as one of Southeast Asia’s most active data centre hubs is now encountering a critical sustainability checkpoint: water security. As more large-scale, water-intensive facilities cluster across the state, experts are warning that continued reliance on public water infrastructure could create long-term risks for households, industries and the broader economy. The concern is not...