By Muhazrol Muhamad, GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment Malaysia’s property market reached a decade-high in 2024, recording over 420,000 transactions worth RM232.3 billion, with residential properties making up the majority. While Q1 2025 saw a slight cooldown—with transactions down 5.6% in volume and 12.9% in value—this appears more like a breather than a downturn. Johor…

Written by Irhamy Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Irhamy Valuers International Malaysia’s data centre industry is experiencing rapid expansion, cementing its position as a key Southeast Asian digital hub. By Q1 2025, operational capacity reached 522 MW, with an additional 1.1 GW expected by year-end, pushing total capacity towards 5 GW. This growth is…

Written by Shan Saeed, IQI Chief Economist In early April 2025, President Donald Trump’s announcement of “Liberation Day” tariffs rattled global markets, with fears of a trade war driving volatility in equities, currencies, and commodities. While the initial levies caused a sharp sell-off, a quick de-escalation—reducing most tariffs to 10% by April 9 and extending…

Written by Hamid R. Azarmi, Head of Business Development In September 2025, global markets are navigating a complex macroeconomic landscape marked by persistent but uneven disinflation, diverging monetary policies, and slowing yet resilient growth. U.S. core PCE inflation remains elevated at 2.8%, fuelling cautious optimism for a Federal Reserve policy shift. The Bank of England…

Written by Hamid R. Azarmi, Head of Business Development With geopolitical tensions easing and the Strait of Hormuz remaining fully operational, markets have moved back toward stability. Oil prices have corrected to the $68–$70 range, providing a moment for investors to reassess energy positions. While short-term exposure to energy equities and ETFs has delivered, now…

IQI Cares Brings Meaningful Support to Ahsana KL  As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility, IQI Cares conducted a meaningful outreach initiative at Persatuan Kebajikan Ahsana Kuala Lumpur, a centre dedicated to providing care and shelter to those in need. The visit was more than a gesture—it was a reaffirmation of IQI’s dedication…