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.

The government will offer incentives to property developers that adopt the ‘build and sell’ policy, with the aim of eliminating abandoned projects by 2030.

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.

Penang’s residential landscape is evolving steadily, with notable differences between the island and the mainland in terms of market dynamics and housing trends.

Worker dormitories are increasingly viewed not only as regulated housing solutions but also as emerging investment assets, with a shift in focus towards community well-being, sustainability, and long-term viability.