REHDA welcomes continued provisions made in Budget 2026 for first-time homebuyers
REHDA however expressed “trepidation pertaining the announcement to increase the stamp duty for foreign residential ownership, from the current 4% to 8%.
MBAM: RM81b Budget 2026 allocation signals infrastructure push
“MBAM commends the government’s proactive measures in Budget 2026, which prioritises key infrastructure projects and underscores the critical role of the construction sector in driving Malaysia’s socio-economic development, particularly in transportation and housing.
TA Global breaks ground on RM3b Ativo Annexe in Bandar Sri Damansara
Located on a 15-acre site, Ativo Annexe will comprise Amaya Residences (high-rise residences), The Arden (office suites) and DA Central Mall.
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New step-free Underground entrance opens at Battersea Power Station
The new entrance provides quicker and more direct access to the station for those travelling to and from the riverside neighbourhood’s new pedestrianised high street, Electric Boulevard, as well as improving links for residents in the wider Battersea area.
Kampung Sg Baru redevelopment had no consent threshold at approval, says FT minister
As a result, the project went ahead under the Land Acquisition Act 1970, with 67% of landowners agreeing and the remaining 33% facing compulsory acquisition.
Govt says residents, not authorities, chose Kampung Sg Baru developer
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said residents themselves agreed to redevelop the area, selected the developer, and signed a deal without government interference.
Partnering Mitsui Fudosan in RM1.3b Semenyih project will reduce financial stress on S P Setia, analysts say
The joint venture will allow S P Setia to reduce its capital outlay for the project and comes at a time when the company is targeting to lower its financial leverage, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank and Kenanga Investment Bank.
GreenRE and SHAREDA ink agreement to boost sustainable development in Sabah
Both organisations aim to facilitate capacity-building and training programmes for developers in Sabah, support the certification of residential and commercial projects under the GreenRE framework, and enhance industry awareness of the economic and environmental advantages of sustainable development.
Malaysian city leaders say funding gaps hinder urban resilience—global survey
As cities absorb burgeoning populations, they are increasingly vulnerable to social and climate-related pressures ranging from inadequate infrastructure to public health crises.
HLIB cuts Pavilion REIT to ‘hold’ as price surpasses target amid lower yield outlook
While Pavilion REIT continues to benefit from a rebound in tourism with expected drive spending and traffic at key assets such as Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Pavilion Elite, the research house said the recent share price rally had already priced in much of this optimism and “tilted its risk-reward to be less compelling”.
