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KL Retail Supply Surge in 2026 and What Investors Watch

Kuala Lumpur’s retail landscape is heading into a pivotal phase as more than 1.2 million square feet of new retail space is expected to come onstream. At first glance, the headline raises familiar concerns around oversupply and vacancy. Yet, for investors and the public who follow real estate trends closely, the more important question is how this new supply fits into broader shifts in tourism, consumer...

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Vantage Data Centers Completes Cyberjaya Campus as Malaysia’s Data Hub Grows

Malaysia’s Data Centre Momentum Continues as Vantage Completes Cyberjaya Campus Malaysia’s position as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data centre hub has been further strengthened with the completion of Vantage Data Centers’ four-building campus in Cyberjaya. The final 16-megawatt (MW) facility is now operational, completing a six-acre hyperscale campus that forms one of Vantage’s three...

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Bukit Bintang Festival Signals Strong City-Centre Momentum

Kuala Lumpur’s most recognisable shopping and lifestyle corridor is preparing for a high-visibility moment, as Jalan Bukit Bintang is set to close on two nights to accommodate the rehearsal and official launch of the “I Lite U” Festival 2026 Lighting Programme. While the announcement centres on traffic management, the implications extend far beyond logistics. For those who follow city dynamics,...

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JW Marriott Hotel Johor Bahru to Open in 2026 as YTL Expands Luxury Portfolio

Johor Bahru Welcomes Its First JW Marriott as YTL Deepens Hospitality Investment Johor Bahru’s hospitality market is poised for a major upgrade with the announcement that YTL Hotels & Properties, a subsidiary of YTL Corp Bhd, will officially open JW Marriott Hotel Johor Bahru on December 1, 2026. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony with Marriott International, held at JW Marriott Hotel...

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Astrum Ampang Tops Out All Six Towers, Strengthening Transit Living in KL

Astrum Ampang Achieves Major Topping-Out Milestone, Reinforcing Demand for Transit-Oriented Living Transit-oriented developments continue to shape the future of urban living in Kuala Lumpur, and Astrum Ampang has reached a major milestone that underscores this trend. Developed by Setia Awan Group, the RM1.6 billion integrated project has officially topped out all six residential towers, marking a...

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Village Grocer to Anchor Seremban 2 Under RM25m Investment by IJM Land

IJM Land Strengthens Seremban 2 with Village Grocer, Elevating Township Living Beyond Klang Valley Master planned townships outside Kuala Lumpur are increasingly redefining lifestyle expectations, and Seremban 2 is emerging as one of the strongest examples. IJM Land has announced that Village Grocer will be introduced to the township under a RM25 million investment, with completion targeted for the fourth...

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Malaysia AAA Rating Reinforces Confidence in Property Market

Malaysia’s investment narrative received another vote of confidence following the reaffirmation of its top-tier sovereign rating on the national scale. For property buyers and investors, such assessments are more than abstract financial endorsements. Credit ratings influence borrowing conditions, capital flows, currency stability and ultimately the long-term attractiveness of real assets. What an AAA...

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IHG Expands in Malaysia with New Luxury Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Beyond

IHG Signals Strong Confidence in Malaysia with New Hotel Brands and Major Expansion Plans From the 24th floor of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, overlooking the KL Tower and the evolving city skyline, it becomes clear why global hospitality leaders are doubling down on Malaysia. It is here that IHG Hotels & Resorts outlines its next growth chapter, led by Vivek Bhalla, Managing Director for...

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A Quiet Christmas Reflection on Living in Kuala Lumpur

Christmas in Kuala Lumpur Feels Different in a Good Way Christmas in Kuala Lumpur is not loud or dramatic. It is calm, familiar, and quietly comforting. The city keeps moving, traffic still exists, coffee shops are still full, but something softens in the air. Lights come on earlier. Malls feel warmer. Even the skyline feels gentler at night. For many people, this is the time of year when you slow down...

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Kuala Lumpur Joins Asia’s Most-Visited Cities as Tourism Fuels Urban Growth

Kuala Lumpur Emerges Among the World’s Most-Visited Cities as Asia Dominates Global Tourism in 2025 Asia has firmly established itself as the world’s tourism powerhouse, with cities across the region topping global rankings for international arrivals. In 2025, destinations such as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur have emerged as the most-visited cities globally, attracting...