The research house said this growth could position Johor to attain “high-income” status, driven by its strong GDP growth and population expansion.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will most likely maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% this year, and this stable and relatively low interest rate environment will free up capital for people to borrow, especially for things like property, said an economist at the CEO Series 2025 Economy & Business Forum.

Berjaya Corp Bhd (KL:BJCORP) remains committed to participating in the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project. However, the project’s progression depends on the government's decision-making process and financial conditions, said the group's founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun.

Malaysia as the chair of Asean in 2025 is committed to fostering even closer integration within Asean, deepening trade, economic and energy integration within the region and with the rest of the world.

Kuala Lumpur is now at an inflection point and a mindset shift is needed to end sprawling and bring life back to the inner city, said Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) deputy minister Liew Chin Tong.

The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Jan 7 has generated significant anticipation, particularly within Johor Bahru (JB).

Noteworthy:

• Freehold
• Built-up size: 3,600 sq ft
• Land size: 3,675 sq ft
• 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
• Unfurnished
• Nearby amenities: The Mines Shopping Mall, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Columbia Asia Hospital-Cheras, IOI City Mall, Australian International School Malaysia
• Accessibility: SILK, North-South Expressway, SKVE, CKE

August 2024

The establishment of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has garnered attention, but more effort is needed to enhance its competitiveness to attract investments, according to Knight Frank executive director Amy Wong Siew Fong.

Noteworthy:

• Leasehold
• Built-up size: 26,000 sq ft
• 1 room, 4 bathrooms
• Unfurnished
• Nearby amenities: UiTM Cawangan Selangor, Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah UiTM, Econsave Puncak Alam, KIPMall Desa Coalfields, Tasik Puteri Golf and Country Club
• Accessibility: LATAR, Jalan Kuala Selangor, GCE, West Coast Expressway

September 2024

Aiman Athirah Sabu said that 441 of these projects had secured the CCC.