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PETALING JAYA (Sept 4): Location may be the fundamental strategy in the real estate game, but some recent data on Sepang's industrial market point to another tactical gambit that could turn the tables.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 1) : A government valuation officer told the High Court on Tuesday that the RM1,390,602.

PUTRAJAYA (Aug 24): Improvements to the governance of strata building management, the reintroduction of the Home Ownership Campaign (HOC), and the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure are among initiatives proposed by stakeholders to the Housing and Local Government Ministry for consideration in Budget 2027.

This article appeared in the Aug 13, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.

This article appeared in the Aug 13, 2026 issue of the monthly print edition.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 20): Get ready to check out more properties on the subsale market this weekend (Aug 22 and 23), courtesy of PropNex Malaysia.

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.