Sabah’s Bumiputera housing quota approach should be adopted by other Malaysian states, which retains the 30% allocation but provides homebuyers with more flexibility in terms of unit selection and removal of the holding period for reselling, according to participants of the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) Institute’s workshop on housing quota on Wednesday.

Malaysia’s industrial growth hinges on strategic clusters, as electric vehicle (EV) makers and electronics firms drive demand for green-rated, well-connected sites in emerging regions.

Malaysia is experiencing a major talent boom in the semiconductor sector, with recruitment drives attracting more than 5,000 students across the country.

The outlook for Malaysia’s industrial sector next year remains stable, supported by a steady pipeline of enquiries, though a slower momentum is expected compared to the past two years.

Industry experts and developers have urged closer coordination between government agencies, local councils, utility providers, and the private sector to strengthen Malaysia’s industrial development.

Modern industrial investment favours places that operate as functioning systems rather than loose collections of factories, says a real estate veteran.

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Rehda Group Collaborators—comprising Rehda Institute, Rehda Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur) Branch, and GreenRE Sdn Bhd—to rejuvenate Taman Botani Perdana under a people-public-private partnership framework.

The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) has established an environmental, social and governance (ESG) committee to strengthen the property industry’s sustainability agenda.

“A comprehensive study covering legal, technical, and financial aspects is being conducted to ensure such initiatives can benefit the public without imposing additional fiscal strain on the government.”

Demand for residential properties in Negeri Sembilan continues to increase strongly, driven by economic stability and high consumer confidence.