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Kuala Lumpur Hosts 47th Asean Summit, Strengthening Regional Ties and Global Confidence The world’s attention turns to Kuala Lumpur (KL) this week as Malaysia welcomes heads of state, ministers, and senior officials for the 47th Asean Summit, held from October 26 to 28 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” the landmark event underscores Malaysia’s...

Penang & Langkawi Among Asia’s Best Islands — A Win for Malaysia’s Global Appeal Malaysia’s island destinations continue to make waves internationally. In the latest Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, Penang and Langkawi have been listed among the “Top 10 Best Islands in Asia”, securing the 10th and 7th spots, respectively. The recognition places Malaysia alongside the...

JS-SEZ Spurs RM37 Billion Investments, Strengthening Johor’s Economic Momentum Johor’s transformation into Malaysia’s southern economic powerhouse is accelerating. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) — a landmark cross-border initiative designed to deepen economic integration between Malaysia and Singapore — has already secured RM37.1 billion in approved investments in the first...

Shared mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in ASEAN’s construction industry Gamuda Berhad, a homegrown regional engineering, property, and infrastructure group, continues its support for the country’s largest and most influential construction industry event – the International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo 2025. Themed as “Constructing the Future of ASEAN”,...

Chin Hin’s RM1.1 Billion Taman Connaught Project to Redefine Kuala Lumpur Living The Kuala Lumpur property landscape continues to evolve as Chin Hin Group Property Bhd charts a bold new chapter in the city’s residential market. The developer has entered into a development agreement for a RM1.1 billion project in Taman Connaught, underscoring both its strategic shift and renewed confidence in Kuala...

Rare KLCC Land Tender Signals Renewed Investor Confidence Kuala Lumpur’s city-centre real estate market just received a major confidence boost. A prime 3.55-acre freehold parcel along Jalan Changkat Kia Peng, one of the city’s most exclusive streets, has been put up for sale by tender — and industry watchers estimate it could fetch around RM3,000 per sq ft (psf). The offering, which comprises three...

KLCC Gears Up for ASEAN Summit with Traffic Plan and Global Attention Kuala Lumpur is once again taking centre stage as the city prepares to host the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings from October 26 to 28, reinforcing KLCC’s enduring status as Malaysia’s diplomatic, economic, and investment heart. The summit, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), will bring together heads of...

Johor & Penang Surge While KL Recalibrates: What It Means For kl property Buyers Malaysia’s property cycle is shifting gears. Overall transactions eased slightly in the first half of the year even as total values inched higher, signalling that prices are broadly holding despite slower volumes. Beneath the headline numbers, however, the story is uneven: Johor and Penang are gaining momentum—thanks...

Sri Petaling: Kuala Lumpur’s Evolving Property Hotspot Once a modest residential township built in the 1980s, Sri Petaling has transformed into one of Kuala Lumpur’s most sought-after suburban addresses — a thriving ecosystem of homes, eateries, and bustling retail strips. Located just 12km south of the city centre and strategically flanked by Happy Garden, OUG, Kuchai Lama, and Bukit Jalil, this...

Malaysia’s Smart City Plan to Transform Urban Living Malaysia is stepping confidently into a new era of sustainable, technology-driven urban growth. The soft launch of the National Planning Congress (NPC) 2025 in Putrajaya has set the stage for one of the nation’s most important conversations yet — how to build smarter, greener, and more inclusive cities. Organised by the Malaysian Institute of...