The Roof Realty (TRR) has made history by shattering two Asian Records, propelling the agency into the ranks of real estate royalty after accumulating an extraordinary RM19.78bil in gross sales value (GSV), driven by 53,626 successful property transactions.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way professionals across various industries access information, analyse data and make decisions. In Malaysia, the government is entering a new phase of its AI agenda by shifting its focus from building digital infrastructure to accelerating...

When conversations turn to future cities, the focus often falls on smart technologies, transport networks and ambitious infrastructure projects. Yet, one panel at the Future Cities Summit 2026, organised by Star Media Group, argued that creating liveable cities begins at a much smaller scale,...

The story of modern Asian corporate dominance is frequently told through corporate balance sheets, aggressive market capitalisations and institutional asset growth. Yet, the foundational DNA of true enterprise is forged in the crucible of real-world adversity, structural volatility and human...

As Malaysia works towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the property and construction sectors are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint. However, speakers at the Future Cities Summit 2026 stressed that reaching the target will require far more than...

Speaking at the Future Cities Summit 2026, Aecom Hong Kong buildings and places vice president Shirley Chen presented a fresh take on how Malaysia can elevate its construction industry. She introduced the concept of smart infrastructure-oriented development (SIOD), which is an evolution of...

For many renters, a room without windows would normally be a last resort, but in parts of China’s largest cities, it is becoming an increasingly common choice among young people trying to stay close to work and opportunity. Known as micro rooms or youth apartments, these spaces are small,...

During inspection day, how many people actually think about what sits inside and beneath the structures around them? For landed home owners, gateposts are often seen as functional features. They hold the gates in place, support sliding or swinging systems and sometimes even reflect the home...

With plenty of developments currently underway, is Malaysia’s landfill space becoming increasingly constrained? What happens to the debris after it leaves the site is a common question and it is drawing even greater attention as the country keeps building.

A shopping mall's prime address used to be enough. If the location was right, the tenants would follow and the crowds would usually come with them. Today, that equation no longer holds true in every case. The way people use cities has changed. Online shopping has lowered the need for routine retail...