Editor’s pick

For Malaysia’s younger, family-oriented homeowners, the meaning of “home” is evolving. Beyond shelter, it is increasingly viewed as a space that supports family traditions, personal development and everyday functionality.

For many families today, the question is no longer simply about owning a home. It is increasingly about where that home sits within a larger community.

Paramount Property has converted the land tenure of its fully sold Sinaran Residences (residential) and Sinaran Avenue (commercial) developments in Utropolis Batu Kawan, Penang, from leasehold to freehold, benefiting 980 purchasers.

Magna Prima Bhd is moving to regain control of a 20-acre Shah Alam parcel, committing RM45 million to reverse a joint venture (JV) that was originally expected to deliver RM160 million in deleveraging proceeds.

The Employees Provident Fund, the single largest shareholder in IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM), has decided to reject an offer by Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) for its shares in the construction giant.

Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) said it has been cleared by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding its takeover offer for IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM).

Noteworthy: 

• Leasehold
• Built-up: 1,200 sq ft
• Floor location: Low 
• 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• Fully furnished
• Nearby amenities: Suria KLCC, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, EtonHouse International School Malaysia, Royal Selangor Golf Club, KLCC Park
• Accessibility: Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Kia Peng, Akleh, MEX

When: October 2025

When Heineken NV announced last week that its Singapore unit would phase down large-scale brewing in favour of a regional logistics and innovation hub, the headlines focused on export projections and analyst commentary.

Noteworthy: 

• Freehold
• Land size: 2,844 sq ft
• Built-up: 2,500 sq ft
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: Sutera Mall, The International School of Johor, Danga Bay, KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital, Taman Merdeka
• Accessibility: Skudai Highway, Pasir Gudang Highway, Jalan Datin Halimah, Jalan Abdul Samad

When: October 2025