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The “Bathroom Myth”: Why Hiding in Your Toilet is a Fatal Mistake in High-Rise Fires
In the early months of 2026, a series of sobering reports from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) triggered a massive wave of awareness across TikTok and Facebook. For decades, a dangerous urban legend persisted in Malaysia: that the bathroom, being a “wet room” with a water source, is…
Will ECRL Sparks Real Estate Investment Along Rail Corridor?
This is one of the most exciting infrastructure-driven shifts in Malaysia’s property landscape right now The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is 85% complete, and the government is pushing for new investment hubs along its route. Real estate forums are abuzz with speculation about land appreciation and township developments. Should…
What’s New in Malaysia MM2H Requirements?
In June 2024, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) revamped the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) scheme, particularly the introduction of the new three-tier system (Platinum, Gold, and Silver). 1. New Three-Tier System The previous, single set of requirements was replaced with three distinct categories: 2. Financial Requirements The…
Shah Alam Turning Into a Ghost City??
This is what we think. Recently, there was an article about Shah Alam turning into a ghost city that received a lot of reactions. Many netizens commented, especially those who stayed for over 30 years in Shah Alam (like yours truly). We wanted to share a fairer view of Shah…
PM: Economy Doing Well Because Malaysia is ‘Very Stable’
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has attributed Malaysia’s stability to Bloomberg’s glowing assessment of the country against other 19 other emerging markets. According to Bloomberg, Malaysia remains on top of the list due to its current account surplus, relatively stable growth outlook and valuations. When asked to comment on this…
P2P Financing is Booming in Malaysia
Adoption of peer-to-peer (P2P) financing has skyrocketed in Malaysia – this year RM159.56mil was raised, up from just RM17mil last year. Fundaztic chief executive officer Kristine Ng Wri Miem reveals P2P has been driven largely by younger users, as 59% of its investors are under 35. In comparison, 35 to…
Sunway Velocity Mall Wins Malaysia Property Award 2018
KUALA LUMPUR — Sunway Velocity Mall was recently awarded the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2018 under the Retail Category. The Malaysia Property Award honours developments that display excellence in all aspects of their creations. Judged over seven months by an independent panel of experts, the entries were evaluated based on…
Property Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending: The Future of Property?
Normally, when one decides to buy a home, one would normally apply for a housing or personal loan at a bank. But, one must ensure beforehand that their current financial status is stable, and free of any kind of debts. However, not counting the financial status, that is all about…
Security Guard Tidak Boleh Simpan IC Anda
Kad pengenalan atau IC adalah harta yang sangat bernilai buat seseorang. Andai ia jatuh ditangan mereka yang tidak bertanggungjawab, pasti pelbagai masalah akan timbul. Bagai sudah menjadi lumrah, pengawal keselamatan akan meminta kad pengenalan anda, dan mungkin akan menyimpan kad pengenalan anda itu untuk tujuan keselamatan, sebelum anda dibenarkan masuk…