Are we ready for an ageing Malaysia?
This article appeared in the April 9, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.
Court sets Dec 16 to decide compensation for Semantan Estate land dispute
KUALA LUMPUR (April 10): The High Court has fixed Dec 16 to deliver its decision on the amount of compensation the Malaysian government must pay to Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd.
Penang launches RTPSI 2050, Malaysia’s first local plan for greenfield area
GEORGE TOWN (April 10): Penang on Tuesday launched its Publicity and Public Participation Programme for the Final Report of the Draft of the Penang Silicon Island Local Plan (RTPSI) 2050, which was specifically designed for a greenfield area or fully reclaimed development.
Menara Merdeka 118 to be recognised for advancing fire safety standards
PETALING JAYA (April 10): Menara Merdeka 118 is set to be recognised by the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department as the first building in Malaysia to implement the Automatic Fire Monitoring System (SPKA), marking a new benchmark in high-rise fire safety standards.
IRB: Self-assessment stamp duty system simplifies processes, boosts compliance
KUALA LUMPUR (April 7): The implementation of Phase 1 of the self-assessment stamp duty system (STSDS) by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) since Jan 1 this year has facilitated the stamping of documents either by individuals or through appointed agents.
Penang to conduct legalisation for People's Housing Projects, State Rental Homes
GEORGE TOWN (April 6): The Penang government will conduct a legalisation programme for People’s Housing Projects (PPR) and State Rental Homes, which have rental arears exceeding RM2 million.
Nga: KPKT mobilises RM40 bil SJKP to assist 100,000 first-time homebuyers
PETALING JAYA (April 6): Malaysia's housing credit guarantee scheme is being scaled up significantly, with the government targeting 100,000 first-time homeowners this year under an expanded RM40 billion facility.
From startup to scale: E Trend Realty’s nationwide growth story
PETALING JAYA (April 3): In less than a decade, E Trend Realty Sdn Bhd has grown from a modest startup into a fast-growing nationwide real estate platform, driven by a strong emphasis on people, systems and vision.
All 34 sick PR1MA projects completed, over 22,000 buyers received homes, says Nga
MELAKA (April 3): A total of 34 previously sick projects under PR1MA Malaysia Corporation have been completed, enabling 22,925 buyers to finally receive their homes after years of waiting.
Malaysia occupiers to prioritise optimisation over expansion in 2026, says Knight Frank
KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Corporate real estate (CRE) players in Malaysia are embracing a dual mandate to manage cost savings, as well as long-term transformation agendas amid a weakening global outlook.
