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Reader’s Letter: Urban Renewal Act could compromise MM2H property owners’ security

The Malaysian government’s Urban Renewal Act (URA) has become one  of the most contentious pieces of draft legislations in recent years. Designed to accelerate the redevelopment of ageing or under-utilised urban land, the URA has prompted intense debate about property rights, constitutional protections, and socio-economic effects.

Consultant warns of speculation risks in red-hot Johor property market

The Johor property market is booming thanks to projects like the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), but there are risks of over-speculation beyond the areas directly benefiting from them, according to a consultant.