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...

Budget 2026 is incentivising turning empty offices into homes. Starting from the 2026 assessment year, the Malaysian government will provide a 10% special tax deduction, specifically for qualifying costs, for converting commercial buildings into residential ones. Each project will have a RM10mil...

In the United States, BRRRR has proven to be a game-changer, thanks to a wealth of distressed properties, adaptable refinancing options and solid rental yields. But here in Malaysia, things are not quite so simple. This begs the question: Can BRRRR really deliver similar results in our local market...

In recent years, policymakers have been pushing for better collaborations as the backbone of Malaysia’s housing industry. The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has been at the forefront, trying to have closer engagement with developers to ensure that policies, market realities and...

Urban regeneration is no longer just about building. It is about rethinking how cities function, blending economic opportunity with cultural preservation, environmental sustainability and human-centric design. Policymakers and urban planners are increasingly emphasising that successful regeneration...

Under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the Housing Ministry has several ambitious plans under its belt, including the Zero Abandoned Projects by 2030 goal. This is in response to Malaysia’s long-standing abandoned housing problem. Stalled projects leave buyers in limbo, with their booking fees,...

Malaysia’s property sector is defined by its hard-earned resilience, consistently rebounding from periods of volatility to maintain a trajectory of robust growth. Across the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor, Sarawak and several other states, cranes are now a constant part of the view. New residential...

Hearing what neighbours are doing in the sanctity of one’s own home is like having an unwanted roommate, living with someone and hearing their daily life but not wanting to be there. What should be a sanctuary, a space to unwind, has become a stage where every activity travels through walls...

Imagine a guardhouse cluttered with parcels left and right, each signed for by a disgruntled guard squashed in the middle of it all. This is the reality of many apartments that do not have a dedicated parcel collection room or automated lockers. This quiet chaos of Malaysia’s e-commerce boom is...

Armani Group has officially opened Oakwood Cameron Highlands managed by The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a 383-key golf-front serviced residence in Tanah Rata, marking a significant addition to the group’s hospitality and lifestyle portfolio in Cameron Highlands.