Malaysia Property Trend

Fifteen years after Malaysia first launched its electric train service, the project is set to be completed in about a month. The ETS, which travels at a maximum speed of 160kmh and makes 22 trips a day, connects major cities across the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It will cut travel time between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur to about three and a half hours. Commuters have welcomed the service, describing it as a better experience than travelling by bus and a more afforda

Buying a property is a significant financial commitment, but many homebuyers focus solely on the property price while overlooking additional costs. These related expenses can impact affordability and should be factored into financial planning. Understanding all costs associated with purchasing a home ensures that buyers are well prepared for their investments. Here is a list of some of the major costs. 1. Down payment One of the first major costs when buying a home in Malays

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): Khazanah Nasional Bhd has invested over RM6 billion in the development of Medini Iskandar and Desaru Coast in Johor to date, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF said in a written reply at the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Oct 28) that the amount was aimed at attracting more investments and creating job opportunities for Malaysians, especially in the property development, housing, education and tourism sectors in the two areas. "Khazanah's in

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): The study on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) action plan, which focuses on investment development in the area, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026). Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the government is targeting 50 high-impact projects in the JS-SEZ within the next five years and 100 projects over the next 10 years, while creating at least 20,000 high-skilled job opportunities over the n

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): The government has introduced several incentives at federal and state levels to encourage more developers to adopt the build-then-sell (BTS) concept. These include “priority processing for planning approval ( Kebenaran merancang /KM) and exemption from the 3% housing development account deposit,” said Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming (pictured) in Parliament while responding to an oral question today. “Under the 10:90 BTS approach

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): The government has introduced several reforms to the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme to ensure that national security remains safeguarded, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He said the reforms include the integration of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) database with the Immigration Department’s system to strengthen data management, ensuring integrity and compliance with national security standards.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Malaysia has identified 14 earthquake 'hotspots' nationwide, with developers now required to ensure that new buildings in those areas comply with seismic-resistant design standards, said acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. (pictured) The hotspots, identified through a study by the ministry, include Ranau and Lahad Datu in Sabah; Niah in Sarawak; Bukit Tinggi and Janda Baik in Pahang; Batang K

Terrace houses in Taman Dato’ Amar Diraja (Photo from instantstreetview) PETALING JAYA (Oct 16): Kluang, long cherished for its coffee culture and affordable lifestyle, is quietly positioning itself as a property hotspot. The new Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3), which connects Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Johor Bahru Sentral, is set to enhance regional accessibility.   With the KL Sentral–Kluang route already launched on Aug 30, the complete link to JB

PETALING JAYA (Oct 14): Singapore-based companies have committed over $5.5 billion (about RM17.88 billion) worth of investments into Johor, announced Gan Kim Yong, deputy prime minister and trade minister, at the second Johor-Singapore special economic zone (JS-SEZ) joint investment forum today. In his keynote address, Gan notes that the JS-SEZ has made “good headway” following the designation of nine flagship zones in January and the establishment of the joint JS-SEZ project

Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 14): Malaysia Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has launched a series of tenders and expressions of interest (EOI) for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line, inviting bids from qualified local and international contractors as the project enters its implementation phase. The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary MRT Mutiara Sdn Bhd, in a tender notice published on Monday, called for submissions for the m

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): The Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) has attracted the interest of 104 potential investors, which may invest an estimated RM29.51 billion in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), during the period of January to Sept 15 this year. In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the economic zone had continued its exceptional momentum in attracting strategic international investments. “In the first h

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): A total of 5,972 foreign nationals have obtained Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visas under the revamped programme as of Aug 31, 2025, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing (pictured) said. Of these, 2,134 are principal pass holders and 3,838 are dependents. Chinese nationals make up the largest group with 3,414 participants, followed by Taiwan (611), Hong Kong (292), Singapore (184) and the United States (174), Tiong said in a written par

(Photo taken from Facebook of Lim Guan Eng) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 16): Bagan member of Parliament Lim Guan Eng (pictured) has proposed the establishment of a special financial zone (SFZ) in Penang as a new economic catalyst to sustain growth in the state, amid escalating global trade tensions. Debating Budget 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday, the former finance minister said Penang is Malaysia’s only fully industrialised state, with 95% of its gross domestic product (GDP) der

Aerial view of Bukit Jalil (Photo by Low Yen Yeing/The Edge) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): Bukit Jalil, located approximately 20 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur, is experiencing continued growth as a major residential, commercial, and institutional hub in the Klang Valley.   Anchored by the Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex, the precinct is home to the 87,500-seat National Stadium, Axiata Arena, National Aquatic Centre, National Hockey Stadium, and other premier sports faciliti

Jalan Radin Bagus (Photo by EdgeProp.my) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Sri Petaling, developed in the 1980s as a residential township, has grown more vibrant in its commercial sector, particularly along Jalan Radin Bagus where property values and rental rates have increased in recent years.  Also known as Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, it spans 620 acres (250 hectares) within the Seputeh constituency. It is bordered by other mature neighbourhoods, namely Happy Garden, OUG, Salak South Ga

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Think City, the subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Bhd, has lauded Budget 2026’s focus on improving public housing, community facilities and local infrastructure, marking a meaningful shift toward people-centred development. “Budget 2026 moves the focus from growth for its own sake to growth that fosters quality of life,” said Datuk Hamdan Abdul Majeed (pictured), managing director of Think City in a media release today. “It recognises that social wellbein

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Budget 2026, which was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday, Oct 10, drew a mixed but measured response from property consultants, noting its focus on regional growth and targeted stimulus. Rahim & Co director of research Sulaiman Saheh opined that Budget 2026 is relatively muted for the property sector, similar to last year’s. “The government’s strategy this time is to ease the rakyat’s cost-of-living pressures and strengthen the

(Photo by Zahid Izzani/The Edge) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa told Parliament there was no official consent threshold in place when the Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment project was approved in 2020. As a result, the project went ahead under the Land Acquisition Act 1970, with 67% of landowners agreeing and the remaining 33% facing compulsory acquisition. The approval rate later rose to 7

(Photo from Facebook of Dr Zaliha Mustafa) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): The government on Thursday said it had no role in choosing the developer for the Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment project—the decision was made entirely by the residents, Parliament was told. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pictured) said residents themselves agreed to redevelop the area, selected the developer, and signed a deal without government

SS15 Subang Jaya (Photo by EdgeProp) KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): SS15 Subang Jaya, once almost synonymous with shisha cafes, bubble tea queues, and a buzzing student crowd, is quietly building a reputation for something else—sustained growth in property values across the board.       SS15 has grown into far more than a student enclave. By day it hums with cafes, long-running kopitiams and steady foot traffic from nearby academic campuses, and by night its restaurant rows, boutique