Property booking fees have actually been illegal since the 1980s. Despite seemingly being a common practice in Malaysia, developers are not allowed to collect any fees to secure a buyer a unit. The Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Regulations 1989 (HDR 1989) stated that “no person,...

Are Malaysian balconies actually safe or poorly designed? For families, these outdoor spaces can be a source of joy, a spot for morning coffee. However, balconies also pose significant safety risks, especially for young children. The rise of urban living has led to the construction of countless...

In Malaysia’s vibrant and often high-priced property market, a real estate listing below RM100,000 is a rare sight, akin to finding a four-leaf clover. When they do appear, usually as sub-sale properties, they are typically older, low-cost apartments that have long passed their moratorium period...

Mah Sing Group Bhd (Mah Sing) has officially acquired a 1.485-acre freehold parcel of land, which currently houses the Corus Hotel, from The Mui Group for RM260mil.

Shopping in Malaysia has come a long way since Merdeka. What began with bustling street shops along Jalan Petaling and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman has now transformed into sprawling lifestyle malls that anchor urban living across the country.

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has recently unveiled a proposal to introduce a pay-per-use model for maintenance fees in future affordable housing developments. Spearheaded by Minister Nga Kor Ming, the initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on residents by shifting...

The highly anticipated StarProperty Bumiputera Fair, the second of its kind this year, opened its doors to a vibrant and enthusiastic crowd on Thursday, Aug 7, 2025. The fair, held at MyTown Shopping Centre, is already off to a powerful start, offering unparalleled opportunities for Bumiputera home...

Chinese battery materials giant Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Co Ltd is set to establish a lithium battery cathode manufacturing facility in Senawang, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest Negeri Sembilan (Invest NS).

Over the past few years, Kuala Lumpur has emerged as one of the finest city destinations in Southeast Asia. A melting pot of cultures and traditions, among high-rises and skyscrapers, romantics and sightseers from all corners of the world come to explore its vibrant streets. Celebrated for...

Kelana Jaya is emerging from the shadows of its more celebrated neighbours like SS2, Damansara Jaya and Ara Damansara. While these areas have long been seen as the crown jewels of Petaling Jaya (PJ), Kelana Jaya has often been overlooked—despite offering an appealing mix of accessibility, modern...