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Malaysia’s property market is heading into 2026 with a more defined pecking order. After several years of uneven recovery, the next phase will not be driven by broad-based growth or policy stimulus alone. Instead, performance will increasingly be determined by how well assets align with long-term demand, infrastructure readiness and execution discipline. Market signals from the second half of 2025 point...

Malaysian real estate investment trusts (M-REITs) are shaping up as one of the more compelling asset classes heading into 2026, supported by a confluence of macro, policy and sector-specific tailwinds. According to Hong Leong Investment Bank, the outlook for M-REITs remains constructive, particularly for investors seeking income stability in a moderating interest rate environment. While equity markets...

Malaysia’s residential property market is heading into 2026 with a clear message: stability, not speculation, will define the year ahead. According to Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda), home prices are expected to increase by only around one to two per cent, reflecting a market that remains disciplined despite rising costs. For buyers, investors and developers, this restrained...

Malaysia’s real estate market is entering 2026 with a different tone from previous cycles. Rather than chasing rapid price appreciation or volume-driven growth, the focus is shifting toward relevance. According to CBRE WTW Valuation and Advisory Sdn Bhd, the market is evolving from resilience into a phase where quality, sustainability and long-term value creation matter more than ever. This transition...

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,...