News by Veishnawi Nehru

Kuala Lumpur’s historic core is often framed as a heritage district, but on the ground it operates more like a continuously running urban system where religious institutions remain functional, and pre-war shophouses and colonial-era buildings remain economically active through adaptive reuse, long-term tenancy, and layered commercial survival.

Seremban and the wider Nilai corridor in Negeri Sembilan are increasingly being framed within a broader “conurbation of connectivity” narrative, where urbanisation is no longer defined by isolated city boundaries but by interconnected infrastructure, industrial clustering, and long-term regional integration.

Around midday, the commercial streets along Jalan Wangsa Delima move at a steady pace. Rows of old shoplots line the road, while high-rise apartments and condominiums rise behind them, reflecting the residential density that defines much of Wangsa Maju.

Malaysia’s growing strata complexity is exposing gaps in governance, prompting calls for clearer rules as mixed-use developments and resident expectations evolve.

Malaysia is reviewing Act 757 to ensure strata governance keeps pace with rapid urbanisation and the growing shift towards stratified housing.

Urban Hallmark Properties founder Datuk Jeffrey Ng said the company deliberately reduced the number of units from the 108 units permitted under local planning guidelines.

Radium Development Bhd has unveiled The Face Chancery Hotel, the hospitality component of its Chancery Ampang mixed-use development, marking the group’s first venture into the hotel sector.

The Eco World Foundation has contributed RM50,000 worth of medical equipment and food aid to Charity Food Basket Society Klang, Selangor (CFBSK), benefiting 150 low-income families and patients in need.

IJM Land Bhd has entered into a joint venture with Southern Catalyst Sdn Bhd (SOCAT) to develop about 307.17 acres of industrial and commercial land within the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), in a project with an estimated gross development value of RM1.96 billion.

Setia Awan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with seven retail and F&B brands to anchor Avenue F in Bukit Ampang Permai, marking a key step in its township development strategy.