Malaysia among most stable economies in Asia amid global uncertainty — Nga
PETALING JAYA (May 12): Despite a challenging global environment, Malaysia stands on comparatively firm footing.
KL prime office rents rise 1.3% q-o-q to RM6.12 psf in 1Q2026, vacancy drops to 22.1%
PETALING JAYA (May 12): Kuala Lumpur's prime office market sustained its recovery trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with rental rates rising 1.
Apex Equity completes RM50m acquisition of Bangsar South office building for group HQ
PETALING JAYA (May 12): Apex Equity Holdings Bhd has completed the RM50 million acquisition of a boutique office building in Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur, with all conditions precedent fulfilled and the balance of the purchase price released to the vendor today.
Malton launches Mutiara Kempas in Johor Bahru, already 70% taken up
PETALING JAYA (May 12): Malton Bhd has officially launched Mutiara Kempas, a freehold serviced apartment development in Kempas, Johor Bahru (JB), recording a notable 70% take-up rate since its preview in April.
Glomac unveils 16 Legacy semidee enclave in Saujana Rawang
PETALING JAYA (May 12): Glomac Bhd has unveiled 16 Legacy, an intimate collection of 16 two-storey semi-detached homes within its Saujana Rawang township in Selangor, with a total gross development value (GDV) of approximately RM21 million.
Legalising 'booking fees': a case for reform — and its limits
Part 1: The case for legalising and regulating booking fees The law prohibits collection of booking fees — but no one is enforcing it.
NCT World signs term sheet for 100-acre land sale at NCT Smart Industrial Park for data centre development
KUALA LUMPUR (May 11): NCT World Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NCT Alliance Bhd, has signed a term sheet for the proposed sale of a 100-acre land parcel within NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) in south Selangor to a global data centre operator, in a transaction that underscores Malaysia's growing appeal as a regional hub for digital infrastructure.
The front-to-back AI roadmap: Understanding Malaysia's property development landscape
(First of a two-part series) Property development is an "umbrella" industry, deeply linked to the construction and real estate sectors through shared business cycles.
Hektar REIT completes acquisition and lease of 41.8-acre Melaka land from KYS College
KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT) yesterday formally completed the acquisition and lease of two parcels of leasehold land in Alor Gajah, Melaka from KYS College Sdn Bhd, with the final tranche — Lot No 9807 measuring 6.
Pavilion REIT posts higher 1Q2026 DPU on stronger NPI growth
KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) recorded a stronger first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q2026), posting higher distributable income and distribution per unit (DPU) on the back of improved net property income from its core retail assets.
