In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, these women are breaking barriers and building a community at Foreward Realty.

StarProperty spoke to Veritas Design Group (Veritas) principal and director Alif Arif Iskandar Abd Wahab and vice president Lillian as well as Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) president Adrianta Aziz to get their take on the use of glass in high-rise buildings.

The conversation about women’s impact in the industry continues. StarProperty spoke to ten women from various agencies about the female-led cultures emerging within real estate shaped by digitalisation, mentorship, emotional intelligence and collaboration.

StarProperty takes a moment to reflect on the voices that are truly moving the needle. We asked these trailblazers for a single, defining thought on what it means to be a Woman of Worth in an industry where glass ceilings once felt as permanent as concrete foundations.

Mah Sing Group Bhd’s (Mah Sing) open house, themed The Year of the Horse Brings Prosperity to the World, was a testament to the group’s commitment to fostering community spirit and cultural appreciation.

Heng Guan Development (HGD) has broken ground on the Balik Pulau Commercial Centre (BPCC), a boutique commercial development comprising 13 two-storey shop offices with built-ups ranging from 2,800 sq ft to 3,802 sq ft.

IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has partnered with Affin Bank to provide homebuyers and commercial property buyers access to Affin Home Reno/-i and Flexi Save/-i Financing Solutions for selected residential and commercial developments in Klang Valley and Johor. 

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (Matrix Concepts) has topped out Levia Residence Kuala Lumpur, marking an early structural completion 60 days ahead of schedule. With a gross development value (GDV) of RM523mil, Levia Residence is targeted to be completed by 1H2027. 

Mah Sing Group Bhd (Mah Sing) has unveiled its first sales gallery of 2026 with the grand opening of the M Aurora sales gallery, marking the group’s debut at Old Klang Road.

Multi-generational living used to focus on ageing parents. Today, developers are designing homes for a different reality. They are thinking about working adult children who need their own space, privacy and independence without leaving home. This change is subtle but it reflects a broader shift in...