KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 11): It has been over six months since Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:PARADIGM) made its debut on the Main Market, and attention is now turning to its next milestones as it prepares to declare its maiden dividend in early 2026.

For this issue’s cover story, CEO and executive director Selena Chua Kah Noi says consistent delivery, rather than lofty ambition, will be key to building investor confidence in the newly listed REIT.

Also in this issue, Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd (Mayland) reports full take-up of its residential development in Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. Sitting on 4.8 acres of freehold land, Majestic @ Kiara Reserve (Majestic Kiara) comprises a mix of villas, parkhomes and condominiums.

Strata living in Malaysia has also surged, rapidly becoming the dominant housing model in urban centres nationwide. With this shift comes increasingly complex management challenges. Highlighting this in The Real Deal column is The Edge Malaysia editor emeritus Au Foong Yee, who underscores the urgency of reforming the Strata Management Act 2013 to strengthen governance and improve the effectiveness of strata schemes.

Penang’s residential market recorded positive momentum in 3Q2025, supported by higher transaction volumes and improving buyer sentiment, according to The Edge Malaysia | Nawawi Tie Leung Property Consultants Penang Housing Property Monitor 3Q2025.

This issue also features the second instalment of the annual local consultants’ poll, in which property experts reflect on the sector’s resilience in 2025 and highlight opportunities for investors and homebuyers in the year ahead.

On the international front, we take a look at key property developments across Hong Kong and New Zealand.

Read all about it in the Jan 12 issue of The Edge Malaysia weekly.

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