Malaysia’s homeownership rate hit around 78% in 2024, one of the highest in the region, but does that mean homes are truly affordable? Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at the Khazanah Research Institute helps us dissect what the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia really reveal.




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Malaysia’s homeownership rate hit around 78% in 2024, one of the highest in the region, but does that mean homes are truly affordable? Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at the Khazanah Research Institute helps us dissect what the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia really reveal. Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

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High Ownership vs Malaysia’s Housing Reality

Budget 2027 expands stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers, provides RM20 billion in housing financing guarantees and allocates almost RM1 billion for public and affordable housing. Siva Shanker, Senior Director Real Estate Agency of Rahim & Co Chestertons, breaks down what all these measures mean to Malaysians and the nation's property market.

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Budget 2027 expands stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers, provides RM20 billion in housing financing guarantees and allocates almost RM1 billion for public and affordable housing. Siva Shanker, Senior Director Real Estate Agency of Rahim &amp; Co Chestertons, breaks down what all these measures mean to Malaysians and the nation's property market.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Budget 2027: Housing, Affordability, and the Property Market

Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act aims to unlock long-stalled redevelopment of ageing strata buildings, but not without controversy. Public policy advisers Han Jun Siew and Peter Leong break down the legal hurdles, the realities of redevelopment on the ground, and what homeowners should watch out for as the bill is revised and retabled.

Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act aims to unlock long-stalled redevelopment of ageing strata buildings, but not without controversy. Public policy advisers Han Jun Siew and Peter Leong break down the legal hurdles, the realities of redevelopment on the ground, and what homeowners should watch out for as the bill is revised and retabled.

Malaysia's Urban Renewal Dilemma

As Malaysia becomes increasingly urbanised, more people are living in strata developments. Behind these condos and apartments are property managers responsible for everything from maintenance and finances to community management. Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, shares insights into this career path.

As Malaysia becomes increasingly urbanised, more people are living in strata developments. Behind these condos and apartments are property managers responsible for everything from maintenance and finances to community management. Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, shares insights into this career path.

High Ownership vs Malaysia’s Housing Reality

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