Best Of The Property Show 2024

This year saw sustainability take center stage across all property projects in Malaysia, from installing solar panels to make homes more environmentally friendly to assessing the climate resilience of communities across the country. This wrap-up show delves into the different aspects of sustainabil…

The Homeless Crisis In The Klang Valley

NGOs and reports have warned that the homelessness crisis in Kuala Lumpur has worsened over the years. The rising cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing have pushed thousands of people onto the city's streets. In this two-part series, Natalie Tan will speak with CK Chew, Chairman o…

Transforming A Hotel Into A Retirement Village

As Malaysia rapidly becomes an ageing population senior care centres that provide everything from assisted living services, post-surgery care as well as rehabilitation services especially tailored for the elderly are becoming increasingly in demand. Anna Chew, the CEO of ReU Living, an eldercare an…

Defective New Homes

Every so often, we see reports of homeowners complaining of defects after collecting the keys to their new home. These defects range from minor fixes to major structural repairs. As for the final product, there have also been complaints of units that look nothing like what they saw in sales showroo…

Laws Governing Stratified Properties

As Malaysia becomes more and more urbanised, stratified or strata properties are becoming increasingly commonplace, and with this progress, comes the need to ensure a harmonious way of living within such shared spaces. Lawyer, Raymond Mah, the managing partner of MahWengKwai & Associates, talk to u…

Are Property Agents Needed To Own A Home?

In this day and age, when everything we need is online, some may question whether we actually need a property agent to buy a house. We will be speaking with Tan Kian Aun, President of the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents, about the relevance of property agents, their responsibilities in today’s…

TLC For Heritage & Ageing Buildings

Over the last 167 years, since Kuala Lumpur was founded by a group of tin miners, this muddy confluence has grown into a city of modern skyscrapers, many of which are at least 60 years' old. This means many need to undergo refurbishment, upgrading and modernising. Ar Dato Zulkhairi Md Zain, a direc…

Are Malaysian Cities Sustainable?

Goal 11 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) states that cities and human settlements should be made inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in September that our country excels beyond the global average in achieving the UN’s …

Budget 2025 Goodies For The Property Sector

Budget 2025 turned out to be Malaysia’s largest ever budget at RM421 billion and was focused on revitalising the economy, catalysing transformative change and improving the overall well-being of the people. Sulaiman Akhmady Saheh from property consultants Rahim & Co International helps us unpack wh…

MM2H: Creating Demand For High-end Properties

The Malaysia My Second Home Programme has undergone several changes since its introduction in 2002, the latest of which is making it a condition that successful applicants must also purchase a residential property of a certain minimum value. Anthony Liew, president of the MM2H Consultants’ Associat…