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East Coast Rail Link (ECRL): Unlocking Malaysia’s Next Property and Investment Growth Corridor As Malaysia enters a new chapter of infrastructure transformation, the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) emerges as a defining project that will reshape regional connectivity, economic development, and real estate dynamics for decades to come. With 665km of modern standard-gauge rail connecting Kota Baru in...

Malaysia Rises to 4th Most Popular Luxury Property Destination Among Chinese Millionaires Malaysia has secured the 4th spot globally among destinations most searched by Chinese high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking homes priced at US$5 million (RM22.3 million) and above, according to 2024 data released by Juwai IQI. This puts Malaysia just behind Thailand, Australia, and Canada, reflecting a growing...

Singapore Tops Southeast Asia in $10M+ Individuals — A Look at Regional Wealth and Real Estate Trends According to the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025, Singapore has emerged as the Southeast Asian country with the highest number of individuals holding a net worth of at least USD 10 million, cementing its status as a magnet for wealth, investment, and family office activity. The city-state recorded...

Earthquake-Resistant Buildings in Penang: Safeguarding Infrastructure and Investment While Penang is not within a known seismic fault zone, earthquake-resistant buildings in Penang are becoming increasingly important due to the island's proximity to tectonically active regions like Myanmar, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, which caused tremors across parts...

Madani Credits: Solving Affordable Housing Challenges in Malaysia with Market-Based Innovation Malaysia’s housing policy has long relied on a cross-subsidy model, requiring private developers to build a percentage of price-controlled affordable housing within their projects. While this may have alleviated some of the government's burden, the model is increasingly seen as financially...

KL Tower Temporarily Closed for Upgrades Following Management Transition Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower), a landmark of Malaysia’s capital and one of the world’s tallest telecommunications structures, is now temporarily closed starting April 17, 2025, to facilitate essential maintenance and operational upgrades. The closure follows the official handover of the tower’s management to LSH Service Master...

Pavilion Square Bukit Bintang: Luxury Residences and Office Suites in KL’s Golden Triangle Pavilion Square Bukit Bintang redefines modern urban living in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle. This landmark mixed-use development blends upscale residences, state-of-the-art corporate suites, and lifestyle retail under one roof — offering an integrated "live-work-play" environment in Malaysia’s...

Malaysia-China Forge Deeper Ties with 31 MoUs: Boosting AI, Trade, and Malaysia's Property Outlook Malaysia and China have marked a new chapter in their bilateral relations with the signing of 31 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), covering a diverse range of sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy, tourism, infrastructure, agriculture, and cultural exchange. The agreements were...

Johor Property Market 2025: A Transformative Year Fueled by Investment and Infrastructure After more than a decade of muted growth, the Johor property market in 2025 is finally experiencing a long-awaited revival. Backed by strong foreign investment, government initiatives, and major infrastructure developments, Johor is rapidly reemerging as one of Malaysia’s most promising real estate...

Forest City and JS-SEZ Spotlighted in Sultan Ibrahim’s Meeting with Xi Jinping As Malaysia continues to deepen bilateral ties with China, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, has positioned the Forest City Special Financial Hub and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as core pillars in the next phase of China-Malaysia investment cooperation. During a state meeting at Istana...