It is a common perception that it is quite difficult for those who are currently in their 20s to even get a sniff of the housing market.

A growing number of young Malaysians are proving that property investment is not just a purview of the Gen Y and above.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday reiterated that the government’s move to introduce an Urban Renewal Act is rooted in the need to provide better living conditions for Malaysians long trapped in dilapidated housing.

Investing in property might sound unattainable in your 20s, because, don’t you need hundreds of thousands of ringgit to begin? Experts at YouthFest 2025 debunked the perception that substantial capital is a barrier to entry, emphasising that you don't need a lot of money to step onto the first rung of the property investment ladder.

The goal of investment should be about securing your finances, not to make quick money, said a panellist during a financial literacy event over the weekend.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 3,800 sq ft
• Land size: 2,690 sq ft
• Semi-furnished
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Nearby amenities: Mid Valley Megamall, Pantai Hospital, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club
• Accessibility: Federal Highway, New Pantai Expressway (NPE), Jalan Syed Putra, Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE)

When: January 2025

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 130,684 sq ft
• Nearby amenities: Klang Parade, NSK, Shah Alam Community Forest Trail, Fairy Park Klang, SMK Meru
• Accessibility: New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Shahpadu Highway, Federal Highway

When: February 2025

Buying a property in your 20s might sound like a distant goal, but experts point out that as the market evolves, the accessibility to own a property is better than in the past.

EdgeProp has partnered with Boost Bank, Malaysia’s homegrown digital bank, to unlock a special EdgeProp Jar, a first-in-market savings jar and rewards program built to help young Malaysians save up for a deposit towards their home purchase.

A tripartite agreement was signed today to transform 1,195 acres of prime land in Bukit Pelandok, Negeri Sembilan, into an integrated industrial park.