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Skechers Tarcor Park Adds A New Retail Layer To Melaka Melaka has long been understood through heritage streets, food culture, weekend tourism and historical landmarks. The opening of Skechers Tarcor Park adds a different layer to that identity: large-format lifestyle retail designed to work as a destination in itself. For a city that already attracts domestic tourists, day-trippers and family visitors,...

Malaysia’s Economic Goal Should Be Bigger Than A Label Malaysia’s ambition to become a high income nation has long been part of the country’s development narrative. It is a simple target, easy to communicate and useful for international comparison. But economist Geoffrey Williams’ argument that Malaysia should focus more on building an equitable economy raises an important point: a country’s...

Merdeka 118 Is No Longer Just A Skyline Story Merdeka 118 has always been easy to understand visually. It is tall, prominent and globally recognisable. But its designation as Malaysia’s first MD Nexus recognised building under the Malaysia Digital Location Recognition framework gives the tower a more important commercial story. It positions Merdeka 118 not only as a national landmark, but as a benchmark...

118 Mall Turns Merdeka 118 From A Landmark Into A More Complete Precinct The opening of 118 Mall this August gives Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka 118 precinct something it has needed from the beginning: everyday activity at ground level. Menara 118 is already internationally recognised as the world’s second tallest skyscraper, but a tower alone does not create a complete city destination. A working precinct...

Malaysia’s Digital Investment Story Is Becoming An Office Market Story Malaysia’s digital economy is no longer just a technology or foreign direct investment story. It is becoming a real estate absorption story. The latest Knight Frank Malaysia and MDEC whitepaper highlights a clear mismatch in the market: Malaysia has attracted a large pool of approved digital investments, but the country does not...

Mutiara Kempas Enters Johor Bahru With a Practical Buyer Proposition Mutiara Kempas by Malton Berhad adds a new freehold serviced apartment option to Johor Bahru’s residential market, but its significance is not simply that another developer has launched another high-rise project. The more relevant point is how the project is positioned. It is aimed at practical homebuyers who want a functional property...

Johor Bahru is entering a different phase of property attention. For many years, JB’s main advantage was simple: it was close to Singapore. That was useful, but also incomplete. Proximity alone does not always create a strong property market. What changes the equation is when proximity becomes predictable, repeatable, and convenient enough to support daily life. That is why the Johor Bahru Singapore RTS...

Malaysia’s Resilience Story Matters, But It Should Be Read Correctly Malaysia being identified by Moody’s Ratings as one of the more resilient emerging markets during recent global financial shocks is not a direct property market forecast. It does not mean condominium prices will rise immediately, rental yields will improve across the board, or foreign buyers should rush into the market. But for...

PropNex Malaysia’s Record Is More Than An Agency Milestone PropNex Malaysia’s recognition for organising the largest paid real estate sales masterclass featuring a millionaire trainer panel is, on the surface, a corporate achievement. The programme, Advance Sales Techniques, also known as AST Millionaire Mastery, reportedly drew 803 paid participants in a single seating, with 23 millionaire trainers...

118 Mall Gives Merdeka 118 A More Complete Urban Story The upcoming opening of 118 Mall this August is more than another shopping mall launch in Kuala Lumpur. It is an important step in turning Merdeka 118 from a landmark tower into a more complete urban precinct. The mall is positioned at the foot of Menara 118, close to Petaling Street, Stadium Merdeka and the wider historic core of the city. With more...