News about state

GEORGE TOWN (Aug 18): The Butterworth-Kulim railway line, Penang Coastal Ring Road and The Penang Gateway are among 14 high-impact projects identified in the draft Penang State Structure Plan 2040 (RSNPP 2040) Review to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth.

The launch of Malaysia’s National Housing Policy (NHP) 2026–2035 has generated fresh optimism among aspiring homeowners, industry players and policymakers.

JOHOR BAHRU (Aug 15): The Johor government is expected to introduce the RM1,000 Bangsa Johor rental deposit assistance next year to help people in the state who face difficulties coming up with the upfront payment for accommodation.

GEORGE TOWN (Aug 15): Rental rates and selling prices for pre-war shophouses in George Town's Unesco core zone have skyrocketed 20% above 2024 levels, pushing per-square-foot rents past RM3 in prime locations like Campbell Street as tourism rebounds and supply tightens.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): A certified valuer told the High Court on Friday that the Valuation and Property Services Department's assessment of the 263.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): The High Court has ruled that a utility room and 115 parking bays at First Residence condominium in Kepong are not common property, reinforcing that ownership in strata developments is determined by the approved strata documents rather than how the facilities are used or perceived by residents.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): A management dispute has emerged at Green Garden Flats in Paya Terubong, Penang, after the Commissioner of Buildings (COB) appointed a new company to manage the 2,255-unit residential scheme, according to Sin Chew Daily.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): Government policy, infrastructure investment and digitalisation are increasingly shaping Southeast Asia’s real estate markets, as capital and occupier demand shift towards new economic corridors, industrial platforms and digital infrastructure hubs, according to JLL.

SINGAPORE (Aug 12): For many Singaporeans, buying or selling a property is one of the most significant financial decisions they make.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 13): Rehda Institute has backed the National Housing Policy 2026–2035’s (NHP) push for more data-driven housing planning, saying supply should be guided by demographics, household needs and actual market demand.