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Why Malaysia’s Economy in 2025 Was Defined by Stability, Not Crisis As Malaysians look back on 2025, the prevailing sentiment is not one of exuberance or disappointment, but something far more valuable in uncertain times: stability. Against a backdrop of global volatility, geopolitical tensions and uneven growth across major economies, Malaysia managed to navigate the year without major economic...

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...

Malaysia’s Economy on Track for Steady Growth Into 2026 as Experts Downplay Recession Concerns Malaysia’s economy continues to defy global volatility, with economists projecting stable expansion through 2026 despite lingering concerns over geopolitical tensions, US economic pressures, climate risks and shifting global trade dynamics. According to leading analysts, key indicators show no signs of...

Malaysia Pushes Property Market Into a New Digital Era, Strengthening Transparency and Investor Confidence Malaysia’s property landscape is approaching a major inflection point as the government accelerates its commitment to building trusted digital infrastructure that enhances transparency, compliance and financial integrity across the entire real estate ecosystem. This national shift — driven by...

Property Market Q3 2025: What the Numbers Reveal About Malaysia’s Property Momentum Malaysia’s property landscape in Q3 2025 tells a compelling story of resilience, recalibration and renewed demand. With over 108,000 transactions recorded and a total value surpassing RM64 billion, the market demonstrates steady confidence—particularly in residential properties, which continue to dominate activity....

Malaysia Property Market Strengthens in 3Q 2025, Driven by Johor and Digital-Economy Growth KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s property market continued its upward momentum in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), supported by firm residential demand, expanding industrial investment, and strong activity in the data-centre sector, according to JLL Malaysia. At JLL’s 3Q 2025 press conference on Tuesday,...

JLL Malaysia: Broad-Based Strengthening in KL’s Property Market in 2025 Kuala Lumpur’s real estate market is showing renewed momentum across multiple sectors, according to the Q2 2025 Market Research Report by JLL Malaysia. From Grade A office spaces attracting tech and finance firms, to industrial warehouses experiencing record demand, to steady absorption in retail and high-end residential segments,...

Understanding the Unsold Property Market in 2025 According to the Laporan Pasaran Harta H1 2025, Malaysia recorded 26,911 unsold residential units with a total value of RM16.44 billion. While this is a slight reduction in unit numbers compared to previous years, the total value remains high because many of these properties sit in the mid-to-high-end price range. This situation reflects a dual reality. On...

KL Property Market in Transformation: From Oversupply to Opportunity Kuala Lumpur’s skyline may be dotted with “For Rent” signs, but the reality of the kl property market runs deeper than simple oversupply. What the city truly faces is an issue of outdated inventory—spaces that no longer meet the expectations of modern businesses, investors, and consumers. While vacancy rates remain high in older...

Malaysia Property Sector in 2025: Resilient, Diversified, and Poised for Transformation Despite ongoing global uncertainties—from US AI chip restrictions to shifting trade dynamics—Malaysia’s property sector is showing signs of sustained recovery and long-term structural strength, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research. From renewed demand in high-end residential units in Kuala...