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Fan Bingbing’s Visit Shines Spotlight on Royal Lexis Kuala Lumpur When global screen icon Fan Bingbing visited the recently completed Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, her appearance did more than captivate headlines. It underscored the growing international recognition of the Lexis brand as a symbol of exclusivity, indulgence, and world-class hospitality. While Fan Bingbing’s visit drew attention to...

Setia Federal Hill: A Landmark Lifestyle Precinct in Kuala Lumpur Setia Federal Hill is set to transform one of Kuala Lumpur’s most prestigious enclaves into a new benchmark for integrated urban living. Spanning 52 acres with a GDV of RM1.4 billion, this freehold development by S P Setia, in collaboration with Japan’s Mitsui Fudosan, combines residences, offices, retail, a hotel, and a 5-acre central...

Paramount Diversifies Beyond KL Property with Envictus Stake Paramount Corp Bhd, a household name in Malaysia’s property sector, is taking bold steps outside the KL property landscape by venturing further into the food and beverage (F&B) sector. Through its subsidiary Venice Concepts Sdn Bhd, Paramount has agreed to acquire a 28% stake in Envictus International Holdings Ltd, operator of Texas...

Iconic Harmoni: A New Benchmark for Affordable Living in Bukit Mertajam As urban centres continue to densify, homebuyers across Malaysia are seeking quality developments that offer the right blend of comfort, affordability, and family-centric design. Pangsapuri Iconic Harmoni, a 36-storey freehold apartment tower in Bukit Mertajam, answers that call with thoughtful planning, value-driven pricing, and over...

How Malaysia–Singapore Cooperation Could Shape the Future of Kuala Lumpur In a bid to modernize public service delivery, Malaysia and Singapore are joining hands to explore cooperation across three strategic pillars: govtech, public housing, and public sector reform. While the focus may appear administrative, the ripple effects will be felt across Malaysia’s urban centers—especially in Kuala Lumpur,...

Sabah-MM2H Sees Uptick in Global Interest: What It Means for Property and Investment in Malaysia Malaysia continues to draw foreign attention through its Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programmes—but this time, it’s Sabah in the spotlight. With a growing number of applications from China, Taiwan, and beyond, the Sabah-MM2H initiative is proving that demand for second-home status and property...

Pavilion REIT’s Outlook: What Rising Costs Mean for KL Retail Property Investors As one of Malaysia’s most prominent retail-focused real estate investment trusts, Pavilion REIT continues to show solid performance in a changing economic landscape. While rising operational costs and macroeconomic uncertainties could weigh on margins moving forward, Kuala Lumpur’s strategic significance in both retail...

Malaysia's Data Center Framework: Unlocking the Future of Digital Infrastructure As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation, a powerful new strategy is taking shape—one that places data centers at the heart of economic growth and urban development. With the Ministry of Digital spearheading a dedicated Data Centre Task Force (DCTF), the country is laying the groundwork for a well-coordinated...

Rapid KL Expands On-Demand Van Service to 12 New Zones in Shah Alam and Klang Urban mobility in the Klang Valley just got a major upgrade. Rapid KL’s On-Demand van service has entered its next phase, expanding to 12 new service zones across Shah Alam and Klang, bringing flexible, affordable, and reliable transit access to more residents. This expansion, spearheaded by Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of...

Kuala Lumpur’s MRT3 Circle Line: Final Route Reduces Land Acquisition by 31% In a major development for Kuala Lumpur’s urban rail infrastructure, MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has announced that the number of land lots required for the MRT3 Circle Line project has been reduced by over 31%, dropping from 1,012 parcels to just 690. This adjustment follows a detailed public consultation process...