News by EDGEPROP.MY

The National House Buyers Association Malaysia (HBA) has welcomed the move to require greater disclosure and early consultation in urban development, and stresses that democratic participation must take place before decisions affecting communities are finalised.

Real estate solutions provider Hartamas Real Estate has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UCAN Technologies Sdn Bhd to collaborate on the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions.

Eastern & Oriental Bhd’s (E&O) Laman Embun, its first commercial precinct in the City of Elmina, Shah Alam, has achieved full take-up.

Gamuda Land UK is advancing two core business streams in the United Kingdom (UK), with priority centred on a major office development in the City of London and a growing portfolio of student accommodation, Gamuda Land UK head Niall Emmet Farmer told EdgeProp ahead of the Rehda Institute CEO Series 2026 conference on Jan 15.

The Arika Kubang Kerian development in Kota Bharu, set to be the tallest building in Kelantan, is expected to be completed by end-2026.

The Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF) 2026 has been launched at RexKL here as a year-long programme themed Future Culture.

Developer WM Senibong Bhd has completed the acquisition of Kews Senibong Sdn Bhd and the landholdings of the Senibong Golf Club from Walker Corporation Pty Ltd. 

AFFIN Bank Bhd has launched AFFIN Home Reno/-i, a comprehensive home renovation financing solution, offering all-in-one financing for both interior and exterior works.

A local industry leader notes that Malaysian firms are reassessing their strategies to position real estate as an institutional-grade asset class capable of delivering stable, long-term returns.

Wellness and healthcare-focused property developments require careful planning to ensure financial viability and strong returns.