State REHDA welcomes SPEED Selangor policy to accelerate approvals
Scheduled to be launched in October 2025, SPEED Selangor is expected to shorten processing times at the local authority (PBT) level.
REITs see sentiment boost from OPR cut, but valuations already reflected move—analysts
Malaysian REITs would still leverage on robust domestic spending, lower bond yields and active inorganic growth strategies, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd.
Economists split on further OPR cuts in 2025 as BNM turns dovish
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ Research) in a note said BNM has historically only made back-to-back cuts during major shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic or the Global Financial Crisis.
Bank Negara Malaysia cuts overnight policy rate to 2.75%
“While the domestic economy is on a strong footing, uncertainties surrounding external developments could affect Malaysia’s growth prospects,” BNM said.
SkyWorld acquires Penang land to kickstart RM13 bil affordable housing project
The land, referred to as Parcel 1, is part of a larger 161.
Ng Ping Ho: ‘Kindness in urban design is putting the emotional experience of a place first’
Community builder and storyteller, Ng Ping Ho, talks to EdgeProp.
Abandoned housing: Rehda’s solutions missing the forest for the trees
Datuk Chang Kim Loong: "For the average Malaysian, we have repeatedly said, owning a home is not just a dream but the largest financial commitment of a lifetime.
Court rules housing minister had right to extend I-City handover deadline
“We are of the considered view that a reasonable minister would have concluded that there are special circumstances that the EOT was necessary to the interest of the purchasers to ensure that the project is not abandoned.
Strata Conference 2025: Clear policies, strong enforcement, joint commitment needed towards first-class strata management
There's a lack of synchronisation between new regulations and existing practices, and there is a need to refine the current strata management law, a KPKT official conceded.
Many owners still waiting for strata titles, some up to 20 years
This happens because developers either have not settled the land premium payments or have outstanding issues with the land office.
