A random question that popped into his mind during a motorcycle ride 20 years ago has brought Ng Chong Kiat, managing director of CK East Group, to where he is today.

Popular as a student and sports hub, the neighbourhood is beginning to grow into a lifestyle destination with the second Paradigm Mall and the second Pavilion Mall coming up in the vicinity.

Rehda’s green rating certification is changing the way buildings are being constructed, renovated and maintained.

While the Malaysian property market continues to face challenges in 2016, Mah Sing Group Bhd remains our top pick. We like Mah Sing’s focus on affordable housing (approximately 50% of financial year 2016 [FY16] launches) in key economic areas, especially the central region.

The highest end of the market will always be in vogue

The impact of the Johor government’s move to freeze new applications for non-landed developments continued to be felt in 1Q2016, says KGV International Property Consultants (Johor) Sdn Bhd executive director Samuel Tan.

Genting Property Sdn Bhd has established a reputation for its well-planned townships and affordable homes. Among its current projects are landed properties such as Kensington, double-storey garden homes, in Genting Indahpura in Kulai, Iskandar, Johor.

The highest relative price growth can be found at Tropika Paradise, with the average price up 32.5% or from RM101psf to reach RM 410 psf in the 12 months to 1Q2015.

OSK Property Holdings Bhd took a step closer towards its vision of becoming a leading integrated property developer after merging with PJ Development Holdings Bhd (PJD) last year. OSK Property CEO Ong Ghee Bin says the enlarged entity is able to offer more diversified, holistic and integrated products.

While the newer properties are becoming more upscale, most of the older projects in USJ are predominantly within the mid-end segment.