The income shift reshaping Malaysia’s emerging townships
Despite changing lifestyles, one housing preference among young Malaysian families appears remarkably consistent: the aspiration to live in modern, well-designed communities.
Malaysia’s ECRL enters testing phase as 519km Kota Bharu-Gombak track completed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Malaysia’s flagship East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a major rail project designed to connect the country’s less-developed east coast states with the Klang Valley economic hub, entered into its testing and commissioning phase following the completion of track construction and key system installations.
Malaysia's REIT sector still offers defensive appeal backed by tourism push, policy support, says RHB Research
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Malaysia’s real estate investment trust (REIT) sector remains a defensive investment case supported by steady dividend yields and domestic growth catalysts led by Visit Malaysia 2026, RHB Research said.
PNB rejects Sunway’s takeover offer for IJM over valuation, small cash component
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has decided not to accept the voluntary takeover offer (VTO) by Sunway Bhd for its 13.
Penang CM denies delays to work on Mutiara Line LRT project
GEORGE TOWN (March 17): The Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project has not experienced any delays as claimed, even though the contract bidding process for Package 2 has not yet been implemented.
ECRL construction at 92.62% as of February 2026, says Amir Hamzah
GOMBAK (March 17): The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached 92.
JRK Areca in Seri Kembangan is a contemporary urban living in a strategically connected township
JRK Group introduces JRK Areca @ Seri Kembangan, a modern residential development designed to deliver practical urban living within one of the Klang Valley’s rapidly evolving growth corridors.
Tuan Straits Residency modern living rooted in heritage
CPI Land introduces Tuan Straits Residency, a contemporary serviced apartment development inspired by Malaysia’s rich Straits and Peranakan heritage.
Semantan files further discovery application for pre-Merdeka land records, ahead of assessment proceedings
KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd has filed a further discovery application to obtain pre-Merdeka land records and zoning documents for its upcoming compensation assessment proceedings.
EcoWorld partners JLand Group to develop projects in Johor and Australia
PETALING JAYA (March 16): Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) has partnered JLand Group, the real estate arm of Johor Corp, to jointly develop three projects in Johor and Sydney, Australia, spanning residential, mixed-use and industrial segments.
