KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): In this issue's cover story, City & Country speaks with Henry Butcher Real Estate Sdn Bhd director of corporate real estate Long Shi Chuen and Rahim & Co Chestertons senior director of research and consultancy Sulaiman Saheh, on Taman Tun Dr Ismail's property market outlook. 

They weigh in on how the mature township's predominantly landed residential character, limited land supply and strong owner-occupier profile have driven up capital value over the years, while exploring how preserving mature townships can unlock further value. 

The issue also examines safety concerns surrounding low-rise heritage buildings and the viability of Section 85A of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 (Act 133) with Architect Centre Sdn Bhd accredited building inspector Anthony Lee Tee, following the recent partial collapse of an 81-year-old heritage shophouse in George Town, Penang, injuring two tourists. 

Meanwhile, Singapore-based Far East Hospitality managing director Mark Rohner outlines the group's regional expansion strategy, targeting 10,000 keys over the next five years across Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Rohner mentions that Malaysia is a key component of its regional expansion and growth strategy. 

Additionally, City & Country interviewed group managing director Datuk Gary Gan Kah Siong and chief marketing officer Kenneth Khoo on Radium Development Bhd's (KL:RADIUM) upcoming soft launch of Radium Evara in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, this September. With a gross development value of RM435 million, the two-tower high-rise residential project will be the company's only planned launch for this year.

Meanwhile, we kick-started the first installment of a six-part Strata Sense series on mixed developments in collaboration with Henry Butcher Mont Kiara. Part one explains share units and owners' rights in mixed-use developments.

Industry observers shared their perspectives on the recently announced National Housing Policy (DRN) 2026-2035 by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, noting that its success will depend on implementation, coordination and adaptability to changing market conditions.

Finally, in the My Space column, Master Builders Association Malaysia immediate past president Oliver HC Wee addresses challenges foreign participation presents to Malaysian contractors and manufacturers, and whether current models are creating sufficient value for the local industry. 

Read more in the Aug 17, 2026 issue of of City & Country, out with The Edge Malaysia weekly. 

Save by subscribing to us for your print and/or digital copy.

P/S: The Edge is also available on Apple's AppStore and Androids' Google Play.