The Property Show

Malaysia's Urban Renewal Dilemma 31.03.2026 20min

Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act aims to unlock long-stalled redevelopment of ageing strata buildings, but not without controversy. Public policy advisers Han Jun Siew and Peter Leong break down the legal hurdles, the realities of redevelopment on the ground, and what homeowners should watch out for as the bill is revised and retabled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Property Management Be Your Next Career? 24.03.2026 20min

As Malaysia becomes increasingly urbanised, more people are living in strata developments. Behind these condos and apartments are property managers responsible for everything from maintenance and finances to community management. Ishak Ismail, President of the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers, shares insights into this career path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bias in the Rental Market 17.03.2026 17min

Is Malaysia’s rental market working fairly for everyone? Jason Wee, Executive Director of Architects of Diversity, discusses a study the anti-discrimination NGO has conducted exploring how racial discrimination is shaping access to housing and if a Rental Tenancy Act could make a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rooftop Solar For Homes : A Guide 10.03.2026 20min

Malaysia’s abundant sunlight makes rooftop solar an increasingly attractive option for homeowners. But is it right for every property? Sebastian Beltran Cuevas, a renewable energy specialist with Verdant Solar, helps us make sense of what installation really entails, how much you can save, and the key risks and maintenance considerations before making the switch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hidden Cost of Property Failure 03.03.2026 20min

We often talk about buying property, but rarely about what happens when it fails. Kirit Kumar, Managing Director of Approved Group International (AGI), a technical consulting firm specialising in forensic investigation, damage assessment and property restoration, shares insights into what really happens after fires, floods, defects and disputes.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REHDA : 2025 Overview & 2026 Expectations 24.02.2026 20min

Malaysia’s residential property market proved more resilient than expected in 2025, with prices holding steady despite rising construction costs and tighter financing conditions. Datuk Ho Hon Sang, President of the Real Estate & Housing Developers' Association Malaysia shares his outlook for 2026.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property Feng Shui for an A马zing Year 10.02.2026 17min

As we welcome the Year of the Horse, in this special Lunar New Year show, we look at how the property sector might be shaping from a Feng Shui perspective. Dr YM Cheng of chinesezodiacfengshui.com discusses what the transition from the Wood Snake to the Fire Horse could mean for property owners and investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KL's River of Life - 15 Years On 03.02.2026 20min

Kuala Lumpur’s River of Life project to rehabilitate the city's waterways was reported to be about 95% complete in early 2025, more than a decade after it was first announced. Architect Dr Tan Loke Mun assesses what was promised, what was built, and whether the River of Life can actually deliver lasting urban, environmental and social impact.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail Spaces: What Makes or Breaks Them 27.01.2026 20min

Why do some retail spaces thrive while some struggle? Why do some do well initially but fail to sustain? Jimmy Chiam of CCN Consulting, a company that works with mall owners and developers on how to make their retail properties work better, and Kyle E of POW Ideas, an architecture and interior design studio that researches the local retail scene.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Build-Then-Sell Fix Malaysia’s Housing Problem? 20.01.2026 20min

Malaysia is revisiting the Build-Then-Sell model under the 13th Malaysia Plan, in an effort to resolve the abandoned housing project problem and make home buying safe, honest and accountable. Dato’ Ganesh Chinnappan, MD of Raine & Horne International Zaki + Partners, breaks down the benefits, risks, and what the data really say.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Ownership vs Malaysia’s Housing Reality 13.01.2026 20min

Malaysia’s homeownership rate hit around 78% in 2024, one of the highest in the region, but does that mean homes are truly affordable? Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at the Khazanah Research Institute helps us dissect what the latest data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia really reveal.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia Property Outlook 2026: Data Centres & Sustainability 06.01.2026 20min

Malaysia’s property market enters 2026 on firmer footing, with renewed optimism after a stronger-than-expected 2025, with data centre as one sector standing out above all others. JLL Malaysia’s Dr Chua Yang Liang and Managing Director Jamie Tan also talk about the overall outlook for Malaysia's property sector in 2026.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of The Property Show 2025: Changing Role of Homes 30.12.2025 18min

In this recap, we revisit highlights from the past year’s episodes on how the role of the home is changing across safety, food and shared spaces, why more responsibility is shifting indoors, and why third spaces still matter for our well-being. Because when cities change, the role of the home changes with them.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of the Property Show 2025: Scams 23.12.2025 21min

On this wrap-up show, we revisit our most useful conversations on scams in the real estate sector. We look back at our most telling conversations covering fake agents, staged viewings, and promises that fall apart under scrutiny. The moral of the story: if it's too good to be true, IT VERY LIKELY IS!!Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of the Property Show 2025: Pests 16.12.2025 18min

On this wrap-up show, we revisit our most useful conversations on pest management, focusing on four familiar but stubborn housemates: rats, cockroaches, bed bugs and mosquitoes.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RPDA: Overhauling Malaysia's Housing Development Laws 09.12.2025 20min

The Real Property Development Bill is a new law the Housing & Local Government Ministry plans to table in Parliament in June 2026, to replace the Housing Development Act 1966. Marcus Teng, CEO of PropNex Malaysia, talks to us why he thinks this is a very timely and long overdue initiative to create a modern, comprehensive regulatory real estate framework.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unexpected Bright Spot for Malaysia's Housing Market 02.12.2025 20min

Malaysia’s housing market delivered an unexpected bright spot in 2025, with steady demand, stabilising prices, and a big wave of new units entering the market more smoothly than predicted. Keith Kam speaks with Juwai IQI co-founder and Group CEO, Kashif Ansari to break down what drove the resilience, how developers and buyers are positioning for 2026, and whether foreign interest is genuinely returning. We also look at the key risks that could shape the property landscape in the year ahead.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond Public Housing: Policy, People & Community 25.11.2025 20min

This episode explores Malaysia’s Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) from two perspectives - the policy intent behind public housing and the lived experiences of the communities within them. Theebalakshmi Kunasekaran, research associate at Khazanah Research Institute discusses what PPRs are and Cindy Chew from social enterprise Thrive Well discusses life on the ground and how social support and thoughtful design can strengthen well-being in public housing.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data Centres & the New Drivers of Malaysian Property 18.11.2025 20min

JLL Malaysia has just released its latest market briefing on Malaysia's real estate sector covering Q3 of 2025. Its Head of Research and Consultancy, Yulia Nikulicheva, joins us to share insights from that report as well as what Budget 2026, unveiled in October, means for Malaysia's property market going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabah & Sarawak : Malaysia’s Overlooked Property Frontiers 11.11.2025 20min

While KL, Penang, and Johor dominate Malaysia’s property headlines, the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak often fly under the radar. Keith Ooi, Group Managing Director of Knight Frank Malaysia, talks about how with the Pan Borneo Highway nearing completion, new allocations under Budget 2026, and rising investor interest in tourism, logistics, and green industries, things might change.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.