KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 13): Malaysia’s property market is entering 2026 with a clearer hierarchy of performance, where alignment with structural demand, capital discipline and execution certainty are expected to matter more than broad market momentum, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.
The Johor Bahru (JB) property market is starting to look like a circus.
Nationwide office occupancy rates fell to 77.
Much of the discussion has centred on Malaysian owners, but foreign residents, especially Malaysia My 2nd Home (MM2H) visa holders who own properties, also need to understand how the URA might affect them.
Rahim & Co International Property Consultants director of research Sulaiman Saheh said growth opportunities are strongest along the RTS and JS-SEZ corridor, but it remains uncertain how far the spillover effect will reach other parts of the state.
Padini had 149 domestic outlets with annual lease payments of RM145.
Demand in the industrial sector is expected to rise in higher-value industries such as electrical and electronics, semiconductors, data centres and technology-related manufacturing, according to CBRE | WTW’s Malaysia Real Estate Market Outlook 2026 report.
The decades-old Petaling Jaya suburb is set to evolve with the emergence of new development pockets.
“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.
The tax exemption threshold for MSMEs will be increased to include those with an annual turnover of up to RM1.
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