Why Malaysia's housing market is failing young families
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has RM12.7bil worth of unsold serviced apartments in Kuala Lumpur and Johor alone. But the problem goes beyond unsold homes.
Targeted solutions to property overhang
PETALING JAYA: Despite measures announced under Budget 2027 to support the property sector, challenges such as the overhang of unsold properties remain a concern, highlighting the need for further intervention.
Reshaping Malaysia’s built environment
For decades, the Malaysian construction and property sector has operated under fragmented, analogue frameworks characterised by linear workflows, on-site design clashes, material inefficiencies and substantial carbon footprints.
Abandoned projects: No easy fix
Buying a home is a major financial commitment that many Malaysians save for for years. Between massive down payments and strict loan approvals, getting a mortgage can feel like an uphill battle.
Paws, permits and private property
Walking into a house and seeing a spare bedroom, a kitchen and a car porch is hardly anything out of the ordinary. These are features many homes have.
Sime Darby Property bags three awards
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd has secured three awards at the BusinessToday Industry Choice Awards 2026 and PC.com Readers' Choice Awards 2026, recognising its achievements in industrial development, integrated townships and sustainable property development.
Experts seek solutions to market imbalances
PETALING JAYA: While Budget 2027 introduced several measures to support the property sector, experts say more needs to be done to address persistent challenges, including affordability and the mismatch between supply and demand in Malaysia's real estate market.
Mah Sing to ride on Kulai to widen Johor footprint
KULAI: Mah Sing Group Bhd is banking on Kulai district's growth potential to further strengthen its presence in Johor since entering the state 26 years ago.
Make cities spongy
Heavy rainfall is nothing unusual in tropical Malaysia. For many urban residents, however, the sight of dark clouds gathering brings a familiar sense of dread.
Price homes affordable at cost
For decades, Malaysia has introduced numerous affordable housing programmes under various banners like Rumah Mampu Milik, Rumah Selangorku, Residensi Madani and Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia or PR1MA.
