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KUALA LUMPUR (March 13): Malaysia may see moderate property project delays and rising construction costs with protracted geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, developers cautioned.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 13): The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) said over two-thirds of prospective homebuyers in Malaysia fail to obtain financing for property purchases, mainly due to high debt obligations and inadequate income levels.

This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 16): A local industry leader notes that Malaysian firms are reassessing their strategies to position real estate as an institutional-grade asset class capable of delivering stable, long-term returns.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 16): Wellness and healthcare-focused property developments require careful planning to ensure financial viability and strong returns.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 15): Malaysia’s economy is near its potential, supported by stable monetary policy and gradual fiscal consolidation, signalling steady conditions despite external uncertainties.

“Cross-border integration is no longer just about geography or infrastructure; it requires coordinated planning, policy, and investment to ensure sustainable growth, and long-term value creation.

Sabah’s approach 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.

“People now see that Malaysia is an attractive destination,” he said, noting that companies have already diversified their risks, and will continue to value locations that offer stability, should similar disruptions recur.

Rising project costs were a recurring theme, with several noting that higher electricity tariffs, operational expenses, labour constraints, and utility charges could erode Malaysia’s competitiveness against regional markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia.