News by Myia S Nair

Renting out residential property carries inherent responsibilities for owners, particularly in ensuring that units are used for lawful and intended purposes. 

Rental scams in Malaysia are on the rise, but despite reports made, victims have shared that they see no tangible action to either recover their losses nor stem the criminal activities.

Supply limitations in the Greater Kuala Lumpur office market are expected to intensify from 2027, with only a single non-strata Grade A office project scheduled for completion. 

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.

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.

Kelana Jaya is seeing renewed development activity, with several new and proposed projects emerging across key pockets of the suburb, adding to its established role as a commercial and transit hub within Petaling Jaya, Selangor.