Malaysia property

Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar said to mull property company IPO

WM Senibong develops property including luxury homes in Malaysia’s Johor state

“We are doing it just for commercial purposes. We find that it is an attractive vehicle to have,” said Sunway founder Jeffrey Cheah of the company’s offer to acquire IJM.

Sunway is willing to walk away if RM11 billion IJM bid rejected

The bid faces political scrutiny over concerns it dilutes government equity and indigenous rights

Andaman Island is a 30-year development with an estimated gross development value of about RM60 billion, placing it among Malaysia’s largest private township projects.

Penang’s rising horizon: E&O’s RM60 billion Andaman project moves from homes to hubs

Malaysian state’s Gurney Drive gains a new neighbour with the opening of a second bridge linking the artificial island to George Town

The Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System is a "major step-change" in cross-border connectivity between Johor and Singapore, says Maybank Securities analyst Wong Wei Sum.
BROKERS’ TAKE

Johor-Singapore SEZ to ‘anchor’ industrial properties in Malaysia: Maybank

However, there is a risk of oversupply in Johor’s high-rise residential segment

Questions remain over whether a handful of family offices can generate enough economic activity to revitalise the Forest City mega development.

From ghost town to potential wealth magnet: 6 family offices get green light to operate in Forest City

Malaysia hopes these SFOs can give the zone an economic purpose beyond a cautionary tale

Kuala Lumpur’s residential overhang was valued at around RM3.2 billion in the first six months of 2025.

Malaysia’s property divide: Johor and Penang sizzle as Kuala Lumpur cools amid condo glut

Johor leads the country’s housing market in early 2025 on JS-SEZ and RTS Link momentum, though older high-rises keep overhang high

From Jul 1, Johor will raise the levy on property purchases by foreigners to 3% or a minimum of RM30,000 (S$9,060).

Johor’s billion-ringgit property market braces for higher foreign-buyer tax

Foreigners are scrambling to seal property deals in the state to beat the Jul 1 levy hike. Industry players are concerned over the short notice

Eric Teng, chief executive officer at Straits Developments, expects the Straits City project to transform Butterworth from an industrial area into a vibrant, sustainable urban community.
TOPLINE

Straits Trading Company makes bold move in Malaysia with Penang’s Straits City project

The 40-acre mixed-use development in Butterworth aims to establish a vibrant hub of retail, residential, office and leisure spaces

Penang ranks third in Malaysia for property transactions, driven by high demand and robust market activity.

Penang property boom fuelled by capital appreciation, strong industrial and tourism growth

Among other draws, the state also has a strong history of capital appreciation with bungalows appreciating by 16 per cent between 2019 and 2023