Many people assume that if their property is destroyed, the loan obligation disappears, but the reality is far more complex.
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Written by Muhazrol Muhamad, GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment
In 2025, global property investors are increasingly turning to emerging markets that offer strong growth potential outside traditional hubs like London and Dubai. Destinations such as Penang and Johor Bahru in Malaysia offer affordable, high-quality developments alongside improved visa options and key infrastructure like the RTS…
Written by Hamid R. Azarmi, Head of Business Development
In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, financial planning must emphasizeresilience alongside growth.
Key strategies include maintaining liquidity through emergency funds and accessible investments, diversifying beyond the traditional stock-bond mix across asset classes and geographies, and ensuring adequate insurance coverage to protect against unforeseen risks.
Simplifying financial…
Written by Dave Platter, Global PR Director
In 2025, Dubai is emerging as a global education leader, seizing an opportunity created by tightening student visa policies in traditional destinations like the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia. Rising uncertainty, such as that faced by Taiwanese student Chu who was set to study at Harvard, is prompting…
Written by Irhamy Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Irhamy ValuersInternational
Malaysia’s industrial parks have played a critical role in transforming the country into a manufacturing and export-driven economy, with Selangor, Johor, and Pulau Pinang leading the charge. However, many older industrial zones—such as Shah Alam and Klang in Selangor, or Pasir Gudang in Johor—are…
Beyond acting, Henry and Michelle also ventured into the real estate market, securing luxurious homes in some of Los Angeles’ most precious neighbourhoods.
Written by Shan Saeed, IQI Chief Economist
The global economic landscape in 2025 is marked by heightened uncertainty, driven by deepening geopolitical risks, volatile tariff policies, and mounting fiscal pressures—particularly in the U.S. While central banks are pivoting toward lower interest rates to sustain growth, market volatility has intensified, causing a disconnect between U.S. yields…
Written by Taco Heidinga, IQI Global Strategic Advisor
In 2025, savvy investors are eyeing emerging real estate markets that offer high potential beyond the typical hotspots like London or Dubai. Destinations such as Malaysia’s Penang and Johor Bahru stand out due to affordable, high-quality developments, improved expat visa schemes, and strategic infrastructure like the…
Written by Irhamy Ahmad, Founder and Managing Director of Irhamy Valuers International
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is more than a railway project, it is a game changing economic reshaping Malaysia’s east and west coast connectivity. Stretching across 665 kilometres from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, to Port Klang, Selangor, the ECRL is built to serve…
Written by Muhazrol Muhamad, GVP, Head of Bumiputra Segment
The latest NAPIC Q1 2025 Snapshot shows that affordable housing continues to dominate Malaysia’s new residential supply.
In the first quarter of 2025, 12,498 new residential units were launched nationwide. Of this total, a significant 22.5% (2,809 units) were priced below RM300,000, while 42.8% (5,350 units)…