Budget

Budget 2027 Helps At The Entry Point, But Not Everywhere Budget 2027 gives Malaysia’s residential property market several forms of support, but industry professionals are already looking beyond the incentives towards deeper structural issues that remain unresolved. The most direct residential measure is the expanded stamp duty exemption for first-time homebuyers. Homes priced up to RM500,000 will...

Federal Government Backs e-ART For Johor Bahru The federal government has agreed to implement an Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system as a key solution to Johor Bahru’s traffic congestion. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the measure while tabling Budget 2027. The e-ART will form part of a wider public transport improvement programme that also includes...

Federal Government Backs e-ART For Johor Bahru The federal government has agreed to implement an Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system as a key solution to Johor Bahru’s traffic congestion. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the measure while tabling Budget 2027. The e-ART will form part of a wider public transport improvement programme that also includes...

Knight Frank Sees A Constructive Property Platform Knight Frank Malaysia has described Budget 2027 as a constructive platform for the country’s property market, pointing to measures covering homeownership, infrastructure, industrial investment and urban liveability. The consultancy’s view is broadly positive, but not unconditional. Its main point is that the Budget creates a supportive...

Budget 2027 Extends Support For Malaysian Homebuyers Malaysia’s Budget 2027 has extended several housing measures aimed at supporting first-time homebuyers, giving the residential property market greater policy visibility over the next few years. Among the key measures highlighted by research houses are the extension of stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers until the end of 2030 and RM20...

REHDA Welcomes Homebuyer Incentives in Budget 2026, Raises Concern Over Foreign Stamp Duty Hike The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia has welcomed Budget 2026’s continued focus on supporting first-time homebuyers and strengthening financing access for the middle-income group, calling it a “positive and people-centric continuation” of the Madani government’s housing...

Budget 2026: The Property Playbook Investors and Homebuyers Need Right Now Malaysia’s Budget 2026 clocks in at RM419.2 billion—slightly leaner than last year—but still firmly geared toward stability, digitalisation, and infrastructure that underpins long-term growth. For the real estate market, the message is clear: help first-time buyers, repurpose underused assets, accelerate city upgrades, and...

Budget 2026: Big Boosts for Malaysia Property Investment Budget 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most property-friendly financial plans in recent years — designed to ease the burden on households, encourage sustainable living, and stimulate homeownership across Malaysia. From tax incentives for first-time buyers to major public transport expansions, these measures not only support daily living but...

Budget 2026: Mixed Reactions from Property Experts as Malaysia Targets Balanced Growth The tabling of Budget 2026 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has drawn measured but mixed responses from Malaysia’s property experts, with most agreeing that the budget takes a balanced, growth-supportive approach rather than a direct stimulus for the property market. While industry players welcomed targeted...

Budget 2026: Will Malaysia’s Property Market Finally Reset? As Budget 2026 heads to Parliament on October 10, expectations are running high across the property industry. This year’s budget isn’t just about fiscal policy — it could represent a defining moment for Malaysia’s housing sector, one that determines whether the market experiences a long-awaited reset or slides further into...