By Amir Asraf Lee F1 is back in Malaysia this weekend and Visit Malaysia 2026 is in full swing. Meanwhile, the Kuala Lumpur Golden Triangle is where a lot of that visitor money lands.Hotels, malls, makan and a good lepak session after the race: the crowd spends on all of it here.So why does it matter more than ever? Because the Golden Triangle packs KLCC, Bukit Bintang and TRX into one connected district,...
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By Wei Xuan As of 3 September 2026, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75%.The OPR has remained unchanged at this level since 9 July 2025, when BNM reduced the rate by 25 basis points from 3.00% to 2.75%. This means the OPR has now stayed at 2.75% for around 14 months.At its September meeting, BNM said the current monetary policy stance remains consistent with...
By Azirah A five-minute train ride to Singapore. Billions in new investment. And a long list of new launches, all promising to be “near the RTS”.For anyone looking at Johor property investment or buying property in Johor, not every launch offers the same value. Here is what has changed in 2026, where buyers are looking, and how to compare new houses in Johor before you commit. Table of...
By Wei XuanTL;DRMalaysia Budget 2027 will be tabled on 9 October 2026, and housing affordability is already part of the government’s stated agenda. The strongest property expectations center on access to financing, stamp duty relief, a possible revival of the Home Ownership Campaign, infrastructure spending, and housing reform, but these remain forecasts or proposals until Budget Day. Buyers and...