Real Estate

WORQ launches a wellbeing-focused coworking space at Bandar Utama in a strategic partnership deal with Bandar Utama City Group The new outlet spans up to 30,000 sq ft with features…

Press Release: Sunway Property Commemorates Malaysia’s National Month with “The BIG Deal” Nationwide Campaign, Unveiling RM4.2 Billion in New Launches 16 signature projects, 5 new launches and 1 master deal…

Property Price – Actual Numbers since 2010 and property type. Which is up and which is down? No need to think, the number is up BUT… it’s actually down currently…

JUWAI IQI  – MORE THAN 80% OF GEN Z BUY CONDOS, WHILE OLDER  MALAYSIANS STILL FAVOUR LANDED HOMES Kuala Lumpur (1st September 2025) — Where you live says a lot…

EPF’s Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) Framework. What is this? When we retire, we hope to have an ‘adequate’ life. What is adequate may be different to everyone. Maybe this is…

Property prices keep rising, why not just build more units to push prices down? Just a question of demand versus supply, right? Is property demand all about demand and supply?…

The accident not my fault, can I claim insurance and NCD remains intact? My first thought was, no. Of course not. If it’s a small one, just fix it and…

EPF News: RM15 billion withdrawal from Account 3 is not good news This is the purpose for Account 3: “The Akaun Fleksibel offers you the convenience to access savings at…

TROPICANA ANNOUNCES ITS H1 FY2025 RESULTS, RECORDING RM590.5 MILLION REVENUE ● For the financial period ending 30 June 2025, the Group recorded a revenue of RM590.5 million.  ● Tropicana’s financial position…

Press Release: PropertyGuru Malaysia Launches PropertyGuru Verified Badge to Strengthen Trust & Security in the Property Market With endorsement from PDRM, MIEA, and IMPAC, PropertyGuru introduces an enhanced verification feature…

Lifetime Achievement Award 2025Erick Kho Ying Tian (E1858)IQI Realty Sdn Bhd (E(1)1584)Real Estate Agent Of The Year 2025Teh Young Khean (E2211, PM0862, V0862)Knight Frank Real Estate Sdn Bhd (E(1)2112)Real Estate…

Media Release: PropertyGuru Launches ‘Everyone Welcome’ Tag to Support Inclusive Renting in Malaysia PropertyGuru Malaysia marks Merdeka Day & Malaysia Day with the launch of its Everyone Welcome tag and…

MRTA vs MLTA. Which is cheaper, which is better? We need protection for our property investment too! We buy insurance to protect us and to ensure our loved ones are…

IKON @ CENTRIO COMES ALIVE AS THE NEW COMMERCIAL HEART OF SEREMBAN 2Growth Momentum Continues with IKON Residences Launching Q3 2025 IKON @ Centrio, the newest commercial catalyst within the…

TROPICANA HONOURED WITH TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AT THE 20TH HUBEXO ASIA AWARDS 2025 • Tropicana was honoured with the Top 10 Developers Award 2025 and was further recognised with the …

PAVILION KL THE ONLY MALL IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA TO WIN DIANPING’S POPULAR STORES IN THE SHOPPING MALL 2025 AWARD International recognition from China’s leading lifestyle platform reinforces Pavilion KL’s status…

Property Investment 101: You hate that property last year, will you like the same property this year?? I was speaking in REHDA Selangor’s MAPEX (Malaysia Property Expo) and I guess…

Mah Sing pays RM260 million for land within KLCC. How big is this piece? Land is definitely the best real estate investment. One main reason? It does not grow except…

GEN RISE: THE FASTEST-RISING STAR IN JB 100% sold-out since launch marks a bold new chapter in city living by Majestic Gen Johor Bahru, a city known as Malaysia’s exclusive…

TROPICANA METROPARK COLLABORATES WITH E-HAILING SERVICE PROVIDER KUMMUTE  • Tropicana Metropark has collaborated with e-hailing service provider Kummute to provide all residents  and visitors with transport to additional stops between SouthPlace…

Property Investment 101: Vacancy Tax – Scary or Necessary? What is Vacancy Tax? This is a tax on homeowners who owns a property but is NOT staying in it or…

Charles is Founder of kopiandproperty.com He writes from his investment experience for the the past 20 years in investments including property, stock, unit trust and more as well as readings…

13th Malaysia Plan 2026 – 2030. The numbers I personally like. Let’s face the facts. When things are not planned, we are planning to fail. Failure to plan is Planning…

EPF’s Q1 2025 investment income drops by double digits EPF’s returns are high by any standard especially in these few years where things are more uncertain. Take a look at…

Most of everyone will NOT have RM240,000 in EPF when they retire. What about you? Never ending studies and research and it’s showing the same result We have heard this…

Property Investment 101: 10 easier signs to look for when deciding on the property to buy If we intend to buy a property, what are the signs we should look…

RTS JB – SG: ICQ complex structural completion Recently, I was the chairperson for Malaysia Land Conference 2025. Photo below. Try and find me? During the Question and Answer session,…

TROPICANA ALAM EMBODIES THE TRUE SPIRIT OF UNITY WITH A MUHIBBAH RUN & ATTRACTED MORE THAN 3,000 PARTICIPANTS • Tropicana Alam hosted a Muhibbah Run, attracting more than 3,000 enthusiastic runners…

8 Real Property Pitfalls That Could Sabotage Your Investment? When it comes to property investment, many things could go wrong. Usually, the main reason is because we just do not…

MRT3 Circle Line: Buy, Buy and Buy? Push up property price? Increase in property price First of all, many things could push up property prices. Think periods of 2008 all…

ASEAN: How big is Malaysia’s GDP by the way Who’s at the top? Where is Malaysia? Where GDP numbers are concerned, Malaysia is just ranked 6th out of 11 countries.…

MAJESTIC AMAN: A HOME DESIGNED FOR EVERY CHAPTER Majestic Gen Launches Majestic Aman, Expanding Its Vision for Thoughtful Family Living in Northern Malaysia As Penang mainland continues to evolve as…

Just some positive news for Malaysia #5 The whole Malaysia was talking about the free RM100… the cheaper petrol… the extra holiday and the no increase in toll. I think…

Let’s use Buy Now Pay Later for fried chicken too! How many Malaysians buy things now and pay later? BNPL is a worry. BNPL is common these days but fried…

Every Malaysian adult will get RM100 each and more. Enjoy! Just gotten this in my group WhatsApp. Note – whatever is from What’s app we must also do some research…

TROPICANA CENANG PHASES 1 & 2 CELEBRATE 100% TAKE-UP & TOPPING OFF MILESTONE • Tropicana Cenang celebrated another milestone for its award-winning phases 1 & 2 – Assana Serviced  Suites and…

GEN SPHERE EMERGES IN  JOHOR BAHRU AS A NEW SYMBOL OF FUTURE LIVING In a city that is entering a transformative new phase of growth, Majestic Gen is unveiling Gen…

Just some positive news for Malaysia #4 If you ask me why only publish good news about Malaysia, I think you should have the answer yeah. Every day, every media…

No property ownership, lose the business. (If the business does well) Two units down to one unit because rental was increased This has happened again and again and well, this…

Conlay Signature Suites by E&O Offers Move-In Ready Luxury New release offers 194 premium residences with access to sky dining, themed lounges and wellness floors KUALA LUMPUR, July 17: Eastern…

Potentially lower mortgage payments in the near future When interest rate rises, the mortgage rates will rise in tandem. In other words, we will have to pay a higher amount…

TROPICANA UNVEILS THE FIRST BRANDED RESIDENCES  IN JOHOR, SUPPORTED BY HOME FINANCING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MBSB BANK  • Skypark Kepler, the first branded residences by Banyan Group in Johor, hosted the…

Phase One of Sime Darby Property’s SJCC East One Draws Strong Interest with 80% Take-up Within Hours of Launch Sime Darby Property continues to make a positive impact, this time…

Just SOME positive news for Malaysia Malaysia is now 23rd MOST competitive country in the world (best ranking since 2020) “Malaysia has advanced 11 spots in the International Institute for…

Malaysian Homebuyers Redefine Value in a More Selective Market Shifting buyer priorities are creating new opportunities for developers to stand out with the right value proposition. By Kenneth Soh, Country…

Press Release: TRINITY SENSORIA’S FIRST PHASE ACHIEVES 100% TAKE-UP WITHIN SIX MONTHS Developer Celebrates Strong Demand for Malaysia’s First Condominium with 5X Protection System Kuala Lumpur, 23 June 2025 –…

Personal Finance 101: You bought the car because it has HIGH resale value? Someone told me some brands of car have a higher resale value. He mentioned that Japanese branded…

PTPTN. When we owe someone money, we MUST pay or be “encouraged’ to pay it back If I take up a home loan and I did not pay on time,…

Malaysia Emerges as Strategic Hub for Resilient Workspaces in Southeast Asia Knight Frank: Global corporates targeting over 100 million sq ft of new workspace – Malaysia primed to benefit amid…

Press Release: Malaysian-Owned The Lincoln Suites in London Among World’s Top 10% Hotels for Third Consecutive Year Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O), the lifestyle property developer and hospitality group, today…

Press Release: Juwai IQI Report: Home Rents Stabilise in Good News for Affordability Kuala Lumpur, 10 June 2025 – New data from Juwai IQI shows average rents declined or stabilised…

Are we living comfortably? Look at Median Age, Median Income, Median Rental. Just wanted to let everyone know that all the articles written by me here in kopiandproperty.com is by…

Press Release: SUNWAY PROPERTY TOPS OFF SUNWAY D’HILL RESIDENCES AT 85% COMPLETION, BRINGING FOREST LIVING CLOSER TO REALITY IN KOTA DAMANSARA Blending forest-side tranquillity with urban convenience, the 976-unit development…

PLAY YOUR WAY UP WITH TROPICANA’S UPGRADE CAMPAIGN  • Level up the way you live with Tropicana as we bring to you our UPgrade Campaign, offering  UPstanding deals such as stylish…

Property Investment 101: Interest Rates must interest you too In case you are wondering if today’s figure for interest rate is high or low, well the answer is, it’s low…

TROPICANA WINS FIVE AWARDS INCLUDING THE TOP 10 DEVELOPER AT THE STARPROPERTY AWARDS 2025 • Tropicana won 5 awards at the 10th StarProperty Real Estate Developer Awards 2025 and was…

INSIGHTS FROM JUWAI IQI CEO – ASEAN SUMMIT COULD DELIVER HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF RINGGIT IN  BENEFITS TO MALAYSIA   Kuala Lumpur, 22 May 2025 – This month’s ASEAN Summit might…

TROPICANA METROPARK WELCOMES MERCATO AS ANCHOR TENANT AT SOUTHPLACE SHOPPES • Tropicana Metropark has welcomed upscale grocers – Mercato as its anchor tenant covering  21,069 sq ft at SouthPlace Shoppes,…

TROPICANA APPOINTS SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL TO LEAD LIDO WATERFRONT BOULEVARD TRANSFORMATION IN JOHOR  Property developer Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or  “Group”) announces the appointment of globally acclaimed architecture, engineering and…

Myra Unveils Alam Impian’s Most Exclusive Township with Malaysia’s First Developer-Backed Renovation Financing The 70-acre Myra Tenuman township introduces premium landed homes, a placemaking vision, and a first-of-its-kind financing collaboration…

PropertyGuru’s Sustainability Report 2024 Charts Progress on Inclusive Listings, Sustainable Living Choices, and Decarbonisation According to a PropertyGuru 2024 survey, 83% of Malaysians are willing to pay a premium for…

Launch of Taman Tasik Ardea Supports the Aspirations for Affordable Housing Outlined in Perak Sejahtera 2030 Ipoh, Perak – 3 May 2025 – Majuperak Holdings Berhad (MHB), a subsidiary of…

TROPICANA UPLANDS HITS TWO MILESTONES WITH 100%  TAKE-UP FOR BOTH COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PHASES Covering 313 acres, Tropicana Uplands is fast becoming a highly  sought after address in Gelang Patah,…

Hard Rock Cafe Genting Highlands Opens Its Doors on 30th April Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, (30TH April 2025) – The wait is over! Hard Rock Cafe Genting Highlands is now…

Press Release: Wellness Starts at Home: TuJu Residences Redefines Urban Living In a city that never slows down, TuJu Wellness Weekend offered a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and reflect…

IJM LAND: SOREN AT SURIA HILL ACHIEVES 80% TAKE-UP RATE Once considered a quiet township on the periphery of Klang Valley, Bandar Puncak Alam has been undergoing a powerful transformation.…

CREAM OF THE CROP: BATIQ EPITOMISE THE BEST OF S2 HEIGHTS AMAN Seremban 2 was once a sprawling 3,800-acre agricultural land brimming with potential. In 1995, IJM Land saw the…

When can we take the train from Kota Bharu to Gombak at ETS speed? Not too distant future! Connectivity enhances productivity and economic activities. More economic activities would mean more…

Tariffs to boost property market? Well, if the tariffs will dampen the consumer sentiment, then demand for goods and services will fall. This means the economy will slow down. No…

Liberation Day for US but it’s Slowing Down Day for Malaysia ahead I do still want to think that the tariffs will not affect Malaysia as much as some other…

Tariffs from Trump may lead to 50,000 job losses in Malaysia? Liberation Day by President Donald Trump This was the list of all the countries (top ones) which will get…

TROPICANA METROPARK CELEBRATES QUALITY HANDOVER  OF SOUTHPLACE WITH HIGH QLASSIC SCORE OF 85% • Tropicana Metropark celebrates the handover of vacant possession for SouthPlace Residences to its’ happy homeowners recording a…

Press Release: Malaysia’s Rental Market Hits Five-Year High   Malaysia’s rental market hit a five-year high in Q4 2024, according  to the latest IQI Malaysia Home Rental Index report, released today…

TROPICANA’S FESTIVE CERIA RAYA CAMPAIGN OFFERS MORE THAN RM50 MILLION IN EXCITING RAYA DEALS • Tropicana is offering more than RM50 million in green Raya packets and other deals to…

Convert leasehold to freehold. Somehow response is ‘lukewarm’? Jumping for joy, maybe? If the government allows you to convert your leasehold land to freehold, would you be rushing to the…

Fresh graduates should not have a credit card?! Do fresh graduates live within their means? Actually, my long time friend told me many years ago that when we graduate, it…

Press Release: The PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in Partnership with iProperty return with 23 new categories in 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 10, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – The PropertyGuru Asia Awards…

CEREMONIAL GROUNDBREAKING MARKS BEGINNING OF  BREEZE HILL SHOPPES & SERVICE APARTMENTS IN GENTING  HIGHLANDS  • Tropicana unveils its latest integrated development in Genting Highlands, with the introduction of the modern…

Juwai IQI: Data Centers, Logistics, and Housing Demand to Fuel Malaysia’s Real Estate Sector in 2H 2025 Kuala Lumpur, 4 March 2025— The Malaysian property market should maintain its surprisingly…

• Tropicana Grandhill hosted a TwinPines Bonanza Grand Draw event rewarding its TwinPines  Serviced Suites purchasers who made the purchase during its campaign period last year. • Guests were treated…

Property market 2024? Transactions and Prices, Up or Down yeah? The below two charts on the Malaysia property market were shared to me by a great industry friend, Henry Heng.…

Twin-WOW. Self-contribution is high, EPF dividend is high. In my WhatsApp group of a few very successful people and speakers, this was posted. I meant the image below showing EPF…

Press Release: IOI Properties Group Continue to Demonstrate Resilience Amid Headwinds  ▪ 6M FY2025 Overall Revenue Grew by 13% to RM1.42 billion  ▪ 53% Growth in Property Investment Segment Revenue …

PRESS RELEASE : SUNWAY BERHAD POSTS PROFIT BEFORE TAX OF RM1.5 BILLION WITH RECORD-HIGH REVENUE OF RM7.9 BILLION FOR FY2024 Sunway Berhad (“Sunway” or “Group”) today announced its fourth quarter…

EPF’s dividend is going to be quite a wow it seems The higher the merrier, of course This piece of news did not come from me. The prediction must come…

No population growth… then who will buy property… Peak population for the most populated countries today As per the latest stats from visualcapitalist.com, there are countries which has reached the…

Stellaris @ Riana Dutamas, A Defining Moment for Urban Living Segambut, once a quiet, non-descript suburb in Kuala Lumpur, has undergone a truly remarkable evolution into a thriving urban enclave.…

TROPICANA GARDENS DIANTHUS SERVICED RESIDENCES  ACHIEVES GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION • Tropicana Gardens Dianthus Serviced Residences was recently presented with the Green  Building Index (“GBI”) Silver rating certificate.   • The development…

Malaysia Makes Progress on Affordable Housing: IQI Kuala Lumpur, 18 February 2025 — New data from IQI reveals that Malaysia is an ASEAN leader in successfully expanding access to affordable…

Press Release: Malaysia’s Prime Office Market Faces Headwinds, But Bright Spots Emerge Region poised for significant changes in 2025, with a 7% increase in prime Grade A office space expected…

TROPICANA MIYU ACHIEVED 3 KEY MILESTONES – 100% SOLD OUT, TIMELY COMPLETION & HIGH QLASSIC SCORE  • Launched in 2020, Tropicana Miyu celebrated 3 key milestones recording a strong 100% take-up, …

Ladies… perhaps a gift for the guy? (hoping my wife sees this too…) Video Game Arcades – An Investment, right? Hands up, who has gone and ‘invested’ time, money and…

Can property price in my area keep rising? My personal wish has always for 1-2 percent rise in properties I own every year. A 2% increase for a RM500,000 property…

How much is your cup of latte in 2025? On a daily basis, I drink 2 cups of coffee on average. It used to be one Starbucks in the morning…

TROPICANA VOTED AS ONE OF THE BEST DEVELOPERS – BAGGING THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD AT THE PUTRA ARIA BRAND 2024 Tropicana is pleased to be named as one of the…

Media Release: E&O Berhad Unveils Maris – A New Standard in Waterfront Living PENANG, January 15: Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O), Malaysia’s premier lifestyle developer, revealed its latest waterfront residence,…

Media Release: THE MET CORPORATE TOWERS REDEFINE CORPORATE SPACES WITH INNOVATIVE 3RD SPACE CONCEPT First Grade-A Strata Office in KL Metropolis Leads the Way in Work-Leisure Integration Kuala Lumpur, 17…

Property Investment 101: REIT aka Real Estate Investment Trust can be trusted? Property investment is too risky Too many people have told me that property investment is too risky. They…

Property Investment 101: Just get ready a minimum of RM600,000 if you do not like to buy a property. Period. If anyone tells you to skip property investment totally… These…

Private investigator checking if your sick leave is real? When I read this news, I thought this must be some online humor. Then again, it’s not April Fool’s Day yet.…

Property Investment 101: 7 reasons why we will fail to buy a property “Propertyless” is perfectly fine okay, stop believing sales people telling you their property is must-buy Not everyone…

LRT Mutiara Line Penang has 21 stations. Are you ready? Building the LRT is an important step, taking it will determine its success Frankly, I am not that confident that…

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) update. What is the latest happening with regards to JS-SEZ? Is it still going strongly? Okay, let’s be direct. There are certainly no ground breaking…

Property Investment 101: Mortgage is RM2000 and rental is RM2000. Rent or sell? Make your own decision yeah, below is just numbers for your reference The first thing we need…

JPPH: 3Q 2024 has highest residential property transactions in 10 years! Number of residential property transactions more accurate sign than our friend’s prediction Until today, I continue to have many…

Super Easy Coffee Cheesecake Recipe by Uncle Charles Uncle Charles Bakes Coffee Cheesecake. Easy recipe here. It does not even need water bath. (if you know what this is) Updated…

RHB Investment Bank: Positive property sector momentum in 2025 Property market transactions in 2024? If we use the available property transaction numbers for comparison, we have the Q3 2024. In…

Latest Happenings for UK, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore property market. Prices are Up or Down? Malaysia’s property market is not leading the world obviously… People ask me what is…

Bursa Malaysia’s 2024 performance and the expected new listings in 2025 Stock market is one key reflection of the economy To explain in super briefly and simplified manner. When the…

Property Investment 101: CHEAP things to know before buying any property As you know, kopiandproperty.com is not affiliated with any major media outlet, the founder himself has no REN tag…

The longer the mortgage tenure, the higher the interest payment. Bad thing, right? No property comes poverty. Imagine never ending rental for generations and you will understand why this is…

OVER 130 LEADING DEVELOPERS AND DESIGN PRACTICES FROM ACROSS ASIA GATHER IN BANGKOK FOR FINALE OF 2024 AWARDS SERIES BANGKOK, Thailand — The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand…

Hong Kong has New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme to attract investors. Are you the one? Investors do love to invest. Question is where? Sometimes, you (as in governments all over…

Press Release by Juwai IQI : Malaysia Increases Foreign Homebuyer Lead Over Asean Competitors, Investment To Climb in 2025 Malaysia has maintained its advantage against regional  competitors in the competition…

Press Release: Sunway Property Unveils RM 150 million GDV Serene Villas in its Thriving Sunway Wellesley Master-Planned Community Master Community Developer Sunway Property has officially launched Serene Villas, the latest…

Over the past decade, IJM Rimbayu has materialised from an initial ambitious vision into a dynamic township that epitomises the future of suburban living. Home to over 15,000 residents, with…

Tropicana & Banyan Group Sign Agreement To Build Skypark Kepler Branded Residences In Lido Waterfront Boulevard • Tropicana signed its first residential project with Banyan Group to build Skypark Kepler,…

Property Prices are rising again or the culprit is actually the salary rising too slowly? Do you feel that the property price is already too high? Double storey landed terrace…

[Branded] TuJu Residences : Holistic Living In The Heart Of Segambut’s Thriving Wellness Hub Developed by Distinctive World Sdn Bhd, TuJu Residences & Retail at KL Duta North in Segambut…

Tropicana Aman Wins FIABCI’S Best Housing Masterplan 2024 In Malaysia Tropicana Aman, the holistic development by Tropicana  Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or “Group”), is named the Best Housing Masterplan in  Malaysia…

ViO Banj’ran by IJM Land has achieved a remarkable 60% take-up rate since its launch on 23rd Jan 2024, affirming its position as the premier eco-conscious sanctuary for discerning homeowners.…

Conlay By E&O Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony E&O and Mitsui Fudosan Celebrate Conlay Topping-Out Ceremony, Marking a Milestone in Luxury Urban Living. Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O), in collaboration with Mitsui…

Media Release: PAVILION REIT EXPANDS PORTFOLIO WITH RM480 MILLION ACQUISITION OF ICONIC KUALA LUMPUR HOTELS Kuala Lumpur, 5 December 2024: Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) has announced the…

IJM Land Brings Fun and Wholesome Goodness to Families with Upin Ipin Fun Run, Alam Suria Carnival, and Soren Show House Preview Bandar Alam Suria was a hive of vibrant…

Tropicana Introduces Fraser Heights The Latest Landed Phase At Tropicana Uplands Johor • Tropicana Uplands hosted a soft launch event introducing Fraser Heights, the latest landed residential phase, which attracted…

Press Release: Experience The Magic Of Christmas At Battersea Power Station ● Battersea Power Station will transform once again into London’s most magical destination this festive period with sparkling lights,…

EPF Flexible Account: 3.86 million members have less money for their future (compounded…) Are we worried that we may not have enough money when we retire in the future? I…

Press Release: Final Stretch: Completion Of Savvy @ Riana Dutamas And Vacant Possession Convenience, Privacy and Community Living in Kuala Lumpur with Savvy and soon Stellaris Savvy @ Riana Dutamas,…

Tropicana Posts RM877.8 Million Revenue In Q3 FY2024 ● For the financial period ended 30 September 2024, the Group recorded a revenue of RM877.8  million.  ● Tropicana’s financial position continues…

Press Release: Singapore, Australia, Japan and Malaysia lead the rankings as Asia-Pacific’s leading lifestyle and investment hotspots according to Knight Frank’s “Quality Life-ing” Report KUALA LUMPUR, 27 November 2024 –…

Press Release: IOI Properties Group Maintains Resilience Amid Headwinds  ▪ Q1 FY2025 Overall Revenue Grew by 6% to RM688 million  ▪ 52% Growth in Property Investment Segment Revenue  ▪ Hospitality…

Press Release: Redefining Luxury Living: Lightwater Residences at The Light City IJM Land proudly presents Lightwater Residences, epitomising the pinnacle of exclusive waterfront living in Penang as a distinguished integrated…

EPF’s 2024 shariah savings dividend may beat conventional savings. We know EPF is doing exceptionally well thus far for 2024. Earlier article here: EPF’s Dividends may be higher! Way better…

Lower Interest Rates means Higher Property Transactions? This morning, I was invited to give a talk to one whole big group of seasoned property investors. So, I did not talk…

Media Release: IPC Shopping Centre Celebrates Its 21 st Anniversary with the Unveiling of “The Lagom Life, It’s Just Right” Marking over two decades of community spirit, IPC unveils new…

Press Release: E&O Group Unveils Andaman Island Masterplan A New Chapter in Penang’s Sustainable Property Landscape Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O), Malaysia’s premier lifestyle property developer, today announced its masterplan…

Tropicana Unveils Its First Luxurious & Branded Residence, The Skypark Kepler By Banyan Group In Lido Waterfront Boulevard, Johor • Tropicana unveils its first luxurious and branded residence, the Skypark…

Media Release: Sunway Property Secures RM42 Million in Sales for Final Landed Homes in Sunway City Ipoh Prior to Launch Sunway City Ipoh, Nov 15 – Sunway Property, the Master…

Media Release: STRONG OUTLOOK FOR TERRACED HOUSES IN 2025: EXPERT Kuala Lumpur, 13 November 2024 — Industry experts expect Terrace houses to perform well in 2025, according to new insights…

Starting pay of RM4,000 for an engineer? Johor has it. Someone told me that the salary of RM4,000 is not a lot. In fact if the engineer were to earn…

Gen Starz Residences: Where Heritage Meets The Future A Vibrant Fusion of Tradition and Contemporary Living on Old Klang Road Old Klang Road is one of Kuala Lumpur’s most vibrant…

Media Release: Asia-Pacific prime office rents stabilise in Q3 2024, signaling market resilience amid global uncertainties  The influx of multinational companies seeking regional headquarters in KL is contributing to…

Tropicana Begins Construction On Lido Waterfront Boulevard In Johor With A Groundbreaking Ceremony For Its First Phase Branded Residence With Banyan Group, The Skypark Kepler • Lido Waterfront Boulevard, Tropicana’s…

Tropicana Alam Phase 1 Achieved 70% Take Up & Hosted Show Units Grand Opening Welcoming Over 3,600 Visitors • Tropicana Alam, Puncak Alam hosted the grand launch of Avisa Residences…

Did you know? People are traveling 8,000km to Langkawi island. Would you fly 8,000km to go your holiday destination? Well, if the destination is somewhere I really love to go,…

Maybe it’s the T10 and not the T15 who will not enjoy the petrol subsidy. Are you in T10? This is something that will affect the ones who are affected…

Survey: Selayang residents asking for inclusion into MRT3 Line SELAYANG, 25 th October 2024 – As traffic congestion and pollution worsen across urban centres in Malaysia, Selayang residents are rallying…

Sime Darby Property Fuses Art, Nature, and Sustainability ARA DAMANSARA, 25 OCTOBER 2024 – Sime Darby Property Berhad (“Sime Darby Property” or the “Company”) is pleased to champion arts and…

Diverse achievements celebrated in 11th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia in partnership with iProperty EXPERTS AND CONSUMERS RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, AND ESG ACROSS 58 CATEGORIES KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia —…

What if subsidy is based on the car we drive and not the salary we earn? I am someone who believes subsidy has to be targeted and it’s not supposed…

Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit. Penangites, are you ready when it’s ready? Penang’s traffic jam on first bridge is actually getting worse these days. In fact if we have a…

7-seater. EV. Below RM110,000. Famous brand. You still did not know? Header image from https://byd.simedarbymotors.my/models/byd-m6.html The EV we are talking about is BYD’s M6 MPEV. (their own term to describe…

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Malaysia? I was the chairperson for another full-house event by Comfori. It’s their “Malaysia Property Law Conference 2024.” (image below) I…

Budget 2025: A Commentary by PropertyGuru Malaysia We commend the government’s proactive measures outlined in Budget 2025, which clearly demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing the needs of first-time homebuyers in Malaysia.…

Too much debts! Ticking time bomb for Malaysia. It’s important to note that even if we are able to pay our home loans on time, our car loans on time,…

Malaysia Construction Sector Achieve Remarkable Growth in 2024 The Construction industry has achieved a remarkable growth in 2024 with an impressive 17.3% GDP growth as at end of September 2024,…

So many news about T15. Who are they, really? Are they the ones earning more than RM13,000 household income? This is the news article: focusmalaysia.com This is the statement inside…

Media Release: SUNWAY REIT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES MAIDEN ISSUANCE OF RM500 MILLION RATED SUSTAINABILITY – LINKED PERPETUAL SECURITIES o First ever rated perpetual securities by a REIT in Malaysia, also the…

Opportunity to buy gold at a super heavy discount? Who is the seller? If I am offered something at a heavy discount, I would ask why is the item on…

Property Investment must start with KNOWLEDGE As someone who loves property investment and yet not affiliated to any property media, not a real estate agent and does not run any…

If your employer refuses to pay you higher, is that because they are bad? Every now and then some of my friends would tell me that their employers are treating…

PURCHASERS OF IOI PROPERTIES GROUP’S 2RIO RESIDENCE AT BANDAR PUTERI PUCHONGTOOK HOME PRIZES WORTH RM260,000 INCLUDING A BYD SEAL EV CAR PUCHONG, 20 October 2024 – Purchasers of IOI Properties…

Buy now and pay later is dangerous for some people actually. Regulations coming… I always tell people that even if we could buy a property using cash, we should still…

Kuala Lumpur (18 October 2024) — Kuala Lumpur-headquartered 27-country real estate agent network IQI, a member of Juwai IQI, celebrates Malaysia Budget 2025’s focus on efficiency and investment, according to…

Malaysia Budget 2025 for the property market? Help is coming… Let’s just say that I do not agree if people were to buy a property at a price way above…

Knight Frank Malaysia on Budget 2025: Driving Real Estate Transformation Knight Frank Malaysia acknowledges the government’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive growth, particularly through strategic infrastructure initiatives and sustainability measures…

The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) celebrate modern and heritage real estate at Melbourne gala AUSTRALIA’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS DEVELOPERS HONOURED FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, AND SUSTAINABILITY PropertyGuru Group…

Owning a 236 sq ft unit still better than paying never ending rental, right? In a property market where both property price and rental is high, a good option may…

Transactions for residential properties increasing. Is your home one of them? Before we start with H1 2024, let’s start with the past. Actual transactions dipped in H1 2023 versus H1…

Many weeks ago, someone asked me what’s the better investment when it comes to real estate. Is it property or is it land? In fact, for properties, what is the…

Property market Malaysia? Just one slide to show us what’s happening My good friend, Henry Heng (a valuer by profession) sent me the slides from NAPIC. He is an amazing…

Tropicana Transforms Southplace 2 Residences With The Makeover Guys Offering Fully-Furnished Designer Homes At Unbeatable Value • Tropicana continues to redefine the art of living through a strategic partnership with…

When average rent moves upwards, what is happening in the market? Oversupply? Two weeks ago, I was asked again about the state of the property market. As usual, if it’s…

Tropicana Inked Another Data Centre Land Deal Worth RM240 Million In Johor • Tropicana inked another data centre land deal in Johor Bahru soon after its recent RM383  million land…

KL Wellness City Unveils Exclusive Air Ticket Rewards For Purchasers KL Wellness City (KLWC) is excited to announce the launch of its Complimentary AirAsia Ticket Campaign, which will run from 10…

Juwai IQI – Malaysian Rents Climbed In The Second Quarter; Economic Growth Suggests More Increases Are Ahead The average rent in Malaysia in the second quarter was  RM1,995, up 3.9%…

Tropicana’s Edelweiss Development Celebrates 100% Take-Up & Topping Off Milestone • Tropicana celebrated another milestone for its award-winning Tropicana Gardens, an integrated  and Transit-Oriented Development (“TOD”) at Tropicana Indah.   •…

Sunway Acquires Prime Freehold Land in Kuala Lumpur for a RM3.2 Billion Mixed-Use Development Sunway Berhad (“Sunway” or “Group”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sunway Melawati Sdn Bhd, has entered into…

Gold is coming back… Ready to grab some and how high could it go? Sometimes they say US$ is a safe haven when there are uncertainties since this is the…

IJM Land – S2 Heights Aman Welcomes Batiq  Exquisite Living within a Verdant Sanctuary   As an exclusive offering for those seeking a home that promises an unparalleled sense of belonging…

RST Link. Latest Progress and Photos and my comments I wonder when is my next JB trip I know I will definitely be driving down to JB within this year…

Fly from Subang to Jakarta for RM299 (one way ticket…) via TransNusa. My first thought was… is RM299 for one way flight ticket very cheap? Answer is, no. Perhaps the…

What is homelessness? What causes homelessness? As per missionaustralia.com.au, this is the explanation for homelessness. Homelessness is a problem that goes beyond ‘rooflessness’ and a lack of access to safe…

Property Investment 101: Are you buying a property which is unaffordable to you? What is considered affordable property price? In order to know if the property price is affordable, the…

How High Speed Rail (HSR) benefits smaller towns and the economy No latest news online I searched but there were no latest news which is of interest for the High…

Oh dear. Ringgit vs other currencies, up or down? Suddenly, we have good news about Ringgit. Okay, actually there has been some good news here and there within the past…

TNB: Illegal Bitcoin mining causing billions of losses If electricity theft continue to go up, soon electricity price will go up too Dear all, in case everyone does not know…

Demographics Malaysia: living longer but fewer new births If the fertility rate falls below 2.1, population will start declining sometime in the future For population to rise, new births must…

Benefits of Investing into REITs. Another REIT choice may be coming. What is REIT? It’s Real Estate Investment Trust. Let’s have Bursa Malaysia telling us a little about what is…

Interest Rate Latest News: Homeowners pay the same, Depositors get the same. Briefly, nothing has changed. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided. So, homeowners would not not need to pay…

Homeowners, your interest rate may stay the same or go higher? BNM will decide today. OPR lah. Source: https://www.bnm.gov.my/ How much extra if I have a RM500,000 home loan today?…

Penang LRT News: What’s coming soon? I just read that the LRT line for Penang is finalised. In fact, it’s now in the open tender phase too. For Penangites who…

Do we REALLY need to pay the CEO 200x higher than the median salary of an employee? (Malaysia not yet this number I think… fortunately) Median Remuneration of all CEOs…

Personal remittances back to home country could be up to US$125 billion per year If I am the one working abroad, I would also save a lot too My brother-in-law…

Gamuda Luge Gardens, have you visited yet? (Only 8 in the world…) Okay, even I have not yet visited Gamuda Luge Gardens but I shall visit soon! So many friends…

Property Investment 101: The ONLY reason to buy is freehold status? Freehold versus Leasehold, which is better? This question is as old as time… Truth is, when everything is exactly…

EPF News: Aim to save RM1 million by 60 years old EPF is never enough, people say Well, if we did not withdraw any amount and we continue to save…

Digital currency scam: RM400,900 lost to a scammer via Facebook These were the earlier scam articles. All the different ways that people have been scammed. I seriously hope that when…

ETS News: 6 more ETS Express services and it’s faster too! Header image source: https://www.ktmb.com.my/ets.html ETS train tickets are not easy to get Buy them 2 weeks before and usually…

Petrol news: Why some people love to “buy” petrol in Malaysia (if they could) I guess everyone wants low petrol prices, right? From what we read from some important ministers,…