Malaysia: Staying relevant in an ever-changing world

City & Country's June 15 cover story takes us on a trip down memory lane with a close look at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR). We look at its unique characteristics that are made up of pre-war and modern buildings. 

Property experts point out that Jalan TAR has evolved from being a colonial-era shopping road to one that reflects traditional and community-based commerce. Moreover, they also highlight the importance of preserving the heritage elements of this road from both a retail and tourism perspective.

In our Streetscape column, we take a look at Jalan Perajurit that has become one of Ipoh’s busiest thoroughfares, where properties both commercial and residential have seen steady appreciation over the years.

We also speak to Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) new president Dexter Koh Yew Peng, who, after taking office in April, has rolled out a 100-Day blueprint that outlines initiatives ranging from professional practice reforms to policy advocacy and institutional restructuring.

On June 20, Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) will launch its Moroccan-inspired Tiara Residences in Bukit Jelutong. It has an estimated gross development value of RM800 million and comprises 425 units, including linkhouses, semi-detached homes and bungalows. It will sit on 69 freehold acres and will be developed in six phases. At the launch, the developer will introduce the first two phases that offer two- and three-storey linked houses. 

We also introduce our first The Edge Malaysia | CBRE | WTW Industrial Property Monitor for 1Q2026 with a close look at industrial properties in the Klang Valley. The strong momentum seen in the country’s industrial property market in 2025 carried into 1Q2026, with transaction value rising 2.8% year-on-year to RM7.3 billion, despite a 5.6% decline in transaction volume to 1,889 units, reflecting the resilience of premium industrial assets amid cautious investment activity, and heightened geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty during the quarter in review. 

From our Singapore counterpart, co-living operator Hmlet’s co-founder Yoan Kamalski returned to the helm in April after Mitsubishi Estate-backed Hmlet Japan acquired Habyt’s Asia-Pacific operations. Moving forward, all properties will be brought on board Hmlet’s unified digital platform and progressively rebranded as Hmlet. According to the company, the single operating system will optimise pricing, automate leasing and onboarding, and elevate the end-to-end member experience.

Source: TheEdge