TL;DR Malaysia is revolutionizing its real estate sector with 5 major property initiatives in 2026 under the "Madani Housing Reforms." The ultimate goal is to achieve zero abandoned projects by 2030. Key reforms include the introduction of the Real Property Development Bill (protecting commercial buyers), the mandatory use of Electronic Sale & Purchase Agreements (e-SPA), and real-time digital tracking via…
TL;DR iDsaya, a secure digital identity platform launched by the Malaysian government to modernize the property acquisition process. This system utilizes biometric facial recognition and public key infrastructure to create a verified "digital IC" for signing legal documents. eSPA (Electronic Sale and Purchase Agreement), on the other hand, is the official online contract…
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It's tax filing season!
We've come to the time of year where everyone in Malaysia is busy filing taxes (or learning how to - we have just the guide for the tax filing process for you!).
Even though you have to pay tax on your chargeable income when your annual…
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TL;DR For Year of Assessment 2025, individuals earning an annual income exceeding RM37,333 (approx. RM3,111/month) must file their income tax return via the MyTax Portal (https://mytax.hasil.gov.my). The strict deadlines are 30 April 2026 for standard employment income (Form BE) and 30 June 2026 for business or freelance income (Form B).…
Choosing the right house loan or home loan in Malaysia requires careful consideration of several factors, including the interest rate, loan tenure, and associated fees.
TL;DR NAPIC Q3 2025 data shows the Malaysian property market is stabilizing, not booming. While transaction volumes dipped slightly by 3.5%, the total transaction value surged by 12.5%, proving that serious buyers are picking up higher-quality assets. However, the overhang (unsold units) remains a concern, especially for high-rise apartments in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, suggesting buyers need to be selective…
TL;DR FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a lifestyle movement designed to help you exit the rat race decades ahead of schedule. By aggressively saving 50-70% of your income and accumulating a "corpus" worth 25 times your annual expenses, you can gain total freedom over your time. Whether you choose a minimalist approach like Lean FIRE or a balanced approach…
TL;DR Vietnam's real estate market in 2025 is a hotbed of opportunity, fueled by strong economic growth, massive foreign investment, and new government reforms making it easier for foreigners to buy. While prices in Hanoi are surging and Ho Chi Minh City is stabilizing, complexities around foreign ownership laws and potential market risks remain. Success…
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TL;DR Malaysia’s tourism sector is exploding in 2025, shattering records with 28.24 million international arrivals from Jan-Aug. This growth, fueled by visa reforms, infrastructure development, and thriving niches like medical and education tourism, is creating a golden window for investors. The boom is directly fueling demand in the real estate and property…
Why You Should Invest in Klang Valley for 2025? Explore market trends, rental yields, and strategic advantages for property investors.
