"Malaysia’s property market in 2025 shows cautious optimism with rising launches and affordable housing demand, but challenges persist due to rising costs and unsold stock, experts warn." Kuala Lumpur, 30th June 2025, 10.20am - Malaysia’s property market is poised for gradual growth in 2025, but experts warn that challenges such as rising construction costs, supply-demand mismatches, and buyer...
"Sunway Property acquires 99.6 acres in Kuang for RM65.1 mil, boosting its Rawang industrial park plans. The deal adds RM700 mil to GDV and supports Sunway’s Klang Valley industrial ecosystem expansion." Kuala Lumpur, 26th June 2025, 11.30am - Sunway Property, the property development arm of Sunway Bhd, is expanding its footprint in northern Selangor with the acquisition of 99.6 acres of freehold...
"IGB REIT will acquire Johor's Mid Valley Southkey Mall for RM2.65 billion, its first venture outside KL. The deal will boost the REIT’s property portfolio past RM8 billion and deliver a 7.2% yield." Kuala Lumpur, 25th June 2025, 01.03pm - IGB Real Estate Investment Trust has announced plans to acquire Mid Valley Southkey Mall in Johor Bahru for RM2.65 billion, marking its first venture outside the...
"KPKT has blacklisted 109 housing developers in Malaysia, but the HBA warns stronger enforcement is needed. With no prosecutions under Section 18A of the Housing Act since 2015, calls are growing to protect buyers from project abandonment." Kuala Lumpur, 24th June 2025, 10.25am - The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has blacklisted 109 housing developers and their boards of directors for...
"OCBC Group commits RM14 billion to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), backing real estate, data centres, and manufacturing. The bank plans RM3 billion more in financing by end-2025 to boost cross-border investment." Johor, 23th June 2025, 11.15am - OCBC Group has pledged RM14 billion in total financing to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), with RM11 billion...
"Oriental Kopi plans to acquire its Puchong head office and warehouse for RM23 million to reduce rental costs and secure operational continuity. The purchase includes a factory lot on 5,260 sqm of leasehold land." Selangor, 20th June 2025, 02.16pm - Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd is set to acquire a factory lot and leasehold land in Puchong, Selangor, for RM23 million, as part of its long-term plan to...
"Pahang is launching a high-tech zone in Kuantan to attract AI, automation, and big data firms. The state also eyes floating solar farms and renewable energy talent to support its net zero target by 2030." Pahang, 18th June 2025, 02.40pm - The Pahang state government has announced plans to establish a dedicated high-tech zone in Kuantan to attract companies in artificial intelligence (AI), automation,...
"CIMB warns Malaysian REITs could face profit pressures in 2H 2025 due to expanded SST and rising electricity tariffs. Axis REIT remains the top buy for its resilient portfolio." Kuala Lumpur, 17th June 2025, 04.08pm - Real estate investment trusts (REITs) in Malaysia are likely to face a more challenging second half of 2025 as the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) and rising utility costs squeeze...
"Residential properties under Malaysia’s HDA are exempted from the revised SST, following concerns from developers. Key building materials remain zero-rated, and only 2% of tariff codes are affected." Putrajaya, 16th June 2025, 10.08am - Residential properties developed under the Housing Development Act (HDA) will be exempted from the revised Sales and Services Tax (SST), following growing concerns...
"GDB Holdings appoints Datuk Chia Lui Meng as non-executive chairman, replacing Tan Sri Zaini Omar, who stepped down due to health reasons. Shares close slightly lower at 37 sen." Kuala Lumpur, 13th June 2025, 12.15pm - Construction services company GDB Holdings Bhd has announced the resignation of its non-executive chairman, Tan Sri Zaini Omar, due to health reasons. In a Bursa Malaysia filing on...
