During an exclusive media tour of IGB Bhd’s Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru last month, City & Country saw how much the vicinity has transformed since The Mall — the first phase of the master plan — was opened to the public in 2019.

An integrated mixed-use developme...

Mid Valley Southkey caters for Johor Bahru’s commercial needs

IJM Land Bhd is introducing the fourth and final precinct of S2 Heights, the 400-acre S2 Heights Aman, which has a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.59 billion. S2 Heights is an extension of Seremban 2 in Negeri Sembilan.

S2 Heights Aman will be developed over an estimated 10 years, ...

IJM Land launches S2 Heights Aman in Seremban 2

The kopitiams and mamak outlets in the commercial hub of Damansara Perdana in Petaling Jaya are consistently busy during lunch and dinner time. On most days, finding a parking spot in the area requires a lot of patience.

It is not surprising, as Damansara Perdana offers an array of cuis...

Cover Story: Damansara Perdana to be buoyed by upcoming projects

S P Setia Bhd has expanded its business in Australia by acquiring prime land in Sydney, New South Wales. It is the company’s maiden foray into the state.

With an optimal entry cost point of A$73.3 million (RM220 million), the site is located at 20 Atchison Street in St Leonards and is o...

S P Setia to launch maiden project in Sydney in 3Q2024

Have you ever felt dismay at the sight of run-down buildings in prime locations and wondered why nothing has been done about them?

In July, Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said that in Kuala Lumpur alone, there were 139 poorly maintained properties that require redeve...

Urban renewal for a greener future

UEM Sunrise Bhd is planning to launch the second phase of Kiara Bay — Residensi Zig — on Sept 16, according to its CEO Sufian Abdullah.

He tells City & Country that Residensi Zig will have a biophilic design, where there is a coherent relationship between nature and th...

Residensi Zig curated to be in harmony with the environment

Avaland Bhd is launching the RM475 million Amika Residences in Subang Jaya this month. This marks the company’s second project in the 88-acre Tropicana Metropark.

“This continues our success story in Tropicana Metropark. Our first project, Alira Subang Jaya, is currently 85% taken up an...

Cover Story: Avaland to officially launch Amika Residences this month 

A survey of 188 property developers in Peninsular Malaysia by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Malaysia shows that about 53% of them plan to launch their projects in 2H2023, with three-quarters expecting to achieve sales of 50% or less after six months.

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Challenges remain for developers

While home ownership has always been a significant goal for many individuals and families in Malaysia, we cannot deny that the concept of home ownership is being redefined now with the changing dynamics of the real estate market and evolving lifestyle preferences.

A key factor driving t...

Has the dream of owning a home ended?

As we celebrate Malaysia’s 66th year of independence this month, we ask some of the young leaders of property development companies what Hari Merdeka means to them and what they love about the country. They also highlight some of the challenges affecting the nation and property industry and share...

Cover Story: Young property captains celebrate diversity and unity

Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur is where it all began for the country we call Malaysia. The heritage stadium was the site where the formal declaration of independence of the Federation of Malaya was made on Aug 31, 1957, and then the proclamation of the birth of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963.

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Preserving a historical landmark

Twenty years after the establishment of Encorp Bhd’s Taman Cahaya Alam (Encorp Cahaya Alam), the developer is set to launch the township’s final phase, Tilia, in September, marking the closing chapter of the township.

Launched in 2004, the 210-acre leasehold Encorp Cahaya Alam is jointl...

Encorp closes Cahaya Alam chapter with launch of final phase

In May, electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Charge+ announced an ambitious plan to develop a 5,000km EV charging highway across five Southeast Asian nations. With a single app, EV drivers would enjoy convenient access to 45 fast-charging locations along this highway, spanning Vietna...

Cover Story: The impact of EVs on existing properties

In our cover story this week, ten young leaders of property development companies in the country share what Merdeka means to them, what they love about their country and their hopes for Malaysia. They also highlight the challenges affecting the nation and property industry.

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