Master planning the future is a community initiative
This was put forth during the Arec: Forum 2025 panel discussion titled "Masterplanning the Future: Reawakening Cities that Breathe and Thrive".
Shopping mall operators renew call to address rising cost concerns and SST expansion in Budget 2026
PPK Malaysia cautioned that such cost burdens could undermine the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the retail property sector, while also impacting rental affordability and the ability of landlords to recover shared operating costs from tenants.
KPKT wants ‘pay-per-use’ maintenance fees in future affordable developments
Nga Kor Ming: We are starting with the Rumah Bakat Madani initiative led by SkyWorld Pearlmont in Penang, which features a pay-per-use clubhouse with an infinity pool, pickleball and badminton courts, a children’s playground, and gyms.
Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week debuts with RM2b boost, public installations in Chinatown
Held in conjunction with the International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (Archidex) 2025, the week-long initiative is themed “Reviving the City’s Heartbeat”, aiming to transform old Kuala Lumpur into a walkable showcase of public installations, design trails, sketching sessions and curated food stops.
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.
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.
