The 80% consent threshold proposed under the Urban Renewal Bill 2025 is among the highest in the world and complies with international best practice standards, serving as a prerequisite for initiating negotiations among property owners, according to the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT).

Noteworthy:

• Built-up size: 1,134 sq ft
• 2 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: NU Empire, Subang Parade, Subang Ria Park, Sri Kuala Lumpur International School, INTI International University
• Accessibility: Federal Highway, LDP, NKVE, Subang–Kelana Jaya Link

When: April 2025

Sime Darby Property Bhd’s new SJCC East One development is emerging as one of Subang Jaya’s most desirable addresses, thanks to its blend of convenience and modern amenities.

Lawmakers from both sides of the political divide want the Housing and Local Government Ministry to defer the second reading of the Urban Renewal Bill 2025 (URA Bill) and have it referred to relevant parliamentary special select committees for further scrutiny.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 3,505 sq ft
• Land size: 3,200 sq ft
• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: Damai Hillpark, AEON Mall Cheras Selatan, The Mines Shopping Mall, The Mines Resort & Golf Club, UCSI College, Columbia Asia Hospital
• Accessibility: Cheras–Kajang Expressway, SILK, MRR2, SUKE, Persiaran Damai Perdana

When: February 2025

Malaysia is targeting a 40% national recycling rate, urging communities to go beyond Reduce, Reuse, Recycle by adding a fourth “R”: Rethink—promoting conscious consumption for a sustainable, responsible future.

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 4,000 sq ft
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Semi-furnished
• Nearby amenities: IKEA, The Curve, IGB International School, ELC International School, Sungai Buloh Hospital, Sierramas Community Club
• Accessibility: NKVE, LDP, MRR2, Jalan Sierramas Utama

When: February 2025

Deputy Prime Minister II and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra), Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof reaffirmed Malaysia’s target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, calling for stronger collaboration and innovation to accelerate the transition.

Physical development in Kuala Lumpur must be balanced with social needs to ensure the city remains conducive and liveable for all generations, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.  

Malaysia's real estate market is expected to see reduced absorption rates across all commercial property segments with downward pressure on rental growth, following the introduction of the expanded sales and service tax (SST) framework, according to JLL Malaysia.