As Malaysia consolidates its position as a regional economic powerhouse in 2026, the sheer scale of its property-related debt has become impossible to ignore. According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) data, lending to the broad property sector reached approximately RM1.21 trillion by mid-2025,...

As Malaysia’s property sector navigates the complexities of 2026, the industry stands at a critical juncture. On one hand, the skylines of Kuala Lumpur and the burgeoning data centre hubs of Johor suggest a nation hurtling toward a high-tech future. On the other, the vast majority of mid-market...

For decades, shopping mall design has followed a familiar and predictable process. Drawings are prepared by engineers and consultants, reviewed in technical meetings, optimised through value engineering based on construction costs and finally approved according to compliance, efficiency and cost...

As Malaysia’s property sector navigates a complex landscape of rising household debt and shifting demographic ratios, the industry stands at a crossroads. While the conversation often centres on price engineering and lending risks, the true evolution of the built environment lies in the physical...

StarProperty brings together the perspectives of twelve women leaders across Malaysia’s property development sector to understand how their leadership is reshaping the industry, bringing a people-first perspective to future-proofing the traditionally hard-edged world of real estate.

In Malaysia’s property ecosystem, homes are shaped by far more than steel and concrete. Behind every development lies a network of industries from banking and manufacturing to design and engineering that determine how communities are built and sustained.

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.