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Johor Proposes RTS2 Link Between Tuas and Iskandar Puteri Daily commuters from Johor’s southwestern townships may soon see a game-changing transport option. Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi has proposed a second Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, connecting Tuas in Singapore to Iskandar Puteri in southern Johor. This RTS2 link would complement the under-construction RTS between Bukit Chagar and...

Chin Hin Group Property Secures RM394m Nilai Project in Negeri Sembilan Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP) has announced a significant expansion of its development pipeline with the acquisition of a 55% controlling stake in Sunrich Victory Sdn Bhd. The deal, valued at RM9.37 million in cash, positions CHGP to lead a RM394.3 million mixed-use project in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, adding depth to its growing...

Radium Launches First Hospital Project in Melaka, Eyeing Growth in Medical Tourism and Wellness Real Estate Radium Development Bhd has officially broken ground on Radium Hospital @ Ayer Keroh, a 140-bed tertiary care centre that marks the group’s first foray into Malaysia’s healthcare sector through its new division, Radium Healthcare. The hospital—previously known as A Famosa Specialist...

8 Conlay Officially Up for Sale: What It Means for KL’s Luxury Property Market One of Kuala Lumpur’s most ambitious luxury property projects, 8 Conlay, has officially been listed for sale following years of delays, legal disputes, and financial deadlock. The RM5.4 billion development, launched in 2015 as the maiden property venture of KSK Group, was once touted as an architectural icon that would...

MRCB Secures RM6.25 Billion Ipoh Sentral Project: A Game-Changer for Transit-Oriented Development in Perak Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) has officially firmed up its role as the master developer of Ipoh Sentral, a RM6.25 billion transit-oriented development (TOD) project in the heart of Perak’s capital city. Through an agreement with Ipoh Sentral Sdn Bhd (ISSB)—a 50:50 joint venture between...

Eastin Hotel to Rebrand as Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel in RM100 Million Revamp Petaling Jaya’s hospitality landscape is set for a prestigious upgrade with the announcement that Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be rebranded as the five-star Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel. The transformation, expected to cost close to RM100 million, marks a significant collaboration between TSM Global Bhd and Marriott...

Johor Bahru’s Coronation Square to Host Ascott’s First Luxury Hotel in JS-SEZ The hospitality landscape in Johor Bahru is about to level up. The Ascott Ltd, a Singapore-headquartered hospitality giant, has been appointed by Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd to manage the hotel component of Coronation Square, a landmark integrated development in the heart of the Ibrahim International Business District...

Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown: Hospitality and Property Synergy Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown has officially opened, marking the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to Malaysia’s capital and strengthening the city’s profile as a hub for global hospitality and property investment. The launch also signals the first component of KL Midtown, an 8.95-acre development within KL...

ETS Rail Extension: Southern Malaysia’s Next Growth Catalyst Southern Malaysia is on the brink of a connectivity breakthrough as Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) continues progress on extending the Electric Train Service (ETS) beyond Segamat to Kluang and eventually Johor Bahru. More than just a transport upgrade, the ongoing ETS southern expansion is poised to reshape travel, trade, and investment...

Urban Renewal Bill 2025: Safer Cities and Property Market Transformation The Urban Renewal Bill 2025 is shaping up to be one of Malaysia’s most significant pieces of legislation for urban development. Announced by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), the Bill introduces new rules to address the challenges of ageing housing stock, dilapidated neighbourhoods, and stalled redevelopment...