Many stakeholders and potential clients still view culture as a “nice to have”—only worth investing in after basic needs are met.

“These seven iconic landmarks will soon be revitalised to showcase Malaysia’s heritage and culture." 

The 16th International Conference on World Class Sustainable Cities (WCSC 2025) will be held on Sept 30 at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.

Developers should prioritise functional, easy-to-maintain designs over flashy facades to build homes that are comfortable, practical and valued by residents.

High-density residential plans are being approved without proper research on demand, leading to further pressure on oversupply, says an expert. 

Unsuitable locations and a mismatch between property prices and local income levels are the main factors driving the high proportion of unsold affordable homes in Malaysia.

The Penang property market is showing signs of stabilisation after the post-pandemic rebound, with both transaction volume and value holding steady.

Developers must change how they approach bumiputera lot sales, shifting from a “compliance mindset” to genuine demand-matching if they want to clear stocks faster.

The fifth International Green Build Conference (IGBC) 2025 convened more than 800 delegates, including two Cabinet Ministers and industry leaders, to discuss strategies for decarbonising the built environment, strengthening urban resilience, and advancing sustainability initiatives.

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) said the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) is still in talks with authorities on the expansion of the sales and service tax that raised costs for developers.